The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in teaneck, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near teaneck, NJ. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
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    Mount Sinai Doctors

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Bressman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bressman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral required

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    30 E 76th St, 
    New York,, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simpson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Simpson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuralgia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    New Jersey Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute PA

    2050 Center Ave Ste 425, 
    Fort Lee, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mira Shin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dr. Shin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
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    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Kwei is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kwei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Kwei is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Guy Mckhann is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mckhann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mckhann is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mckhann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Shivangi Singh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Pullman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Pullman is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Pullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hana Azizi is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Azizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. Dr. Azizi is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Azizi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Swan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Swan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    222 E 41st St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Frucht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Frucht is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    345 E 37th St Rm 320, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hutchinson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Glenpointe

    300 Frank W Burr Blvd, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Baltuch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Baltuch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Baltuch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Dabaghian is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Dabaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Stroke, Dysarthria, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Dabaghian is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation . Dr. Dabaghian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheng-han Kuo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Alcalay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Alcalay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Gaucher Disease, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Waters is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Waters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Fahn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chih-chun Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Movement Disorders, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

    180 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Tenaglia is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tenaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Focal Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kaufman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Focal Dystonia?

    Focal dystonia is a disorder of the neurological system that causes muscle contractions in one area of the body, such as the face, vocal cords, neck, jaw, fingers, wrists, hands, or feet. Task-specific focal dystonia is a type of dystonia that causes muscle contractions in areas of the body associated with specific tasks, such as writer’s cramp.

    When should I see a Focal Dystonia doctor near teaneck, NJ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Focal Dystonia doctor near teaneck, NJ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Focal Dystonia doctors near teaneck, NJ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Focal Dystonia doctors near teaneck, NJ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Focal Dystonia doctor near teaneck, NJ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Focal Dystonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Focal Dystonia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Focal Dystonia doctor near teaneck, NJ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Focal Dystonia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Focal Dystonia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Focal Dystonia doctors near teaneck, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Focal Dystonia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Focal Dystonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Focal Dystonia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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