The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near New York, NY. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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106 providers found
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Mount Sinai Doctors

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.6 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, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Saunders is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Saunders is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    345 E 37th St Rm 320, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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).

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    222 E 41st St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.2 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 21 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

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 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, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessandro Rocco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Focal Dystonia. Dr. Rocco is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine

    Divine Home Care Agency

    300 Cadman Plz W, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Chang is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Chang 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 Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Serotonin Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

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

    Vicki Shanker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shanker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dry Mouth, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

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

    Katherine Leaver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Leaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Polina Liss MD PLLC

    305 2nd Ave Ste 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Polina Liss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Liss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

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

    Viktoriya Katsnelson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Katsnelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Severt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Severt is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Dry Mouth.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pourfar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pourfar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

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

    Patrick Drummond is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Drummond 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, Dysarthria, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty

    263 7th Ave Ste 4A, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Victor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Victor is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Stiff Person Syndrome, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Victor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Fl 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kopell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kopell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kopell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle

    5 Columbus Cir, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Linn E. Katus is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Divisions of Movement Disorders and Child Neurology, and she is affiliated with the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. She provides care for both pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of movement disorders, including tics and Tourette syndrome, cerebral palsy, parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease, ataxia, dystonia, chorea, functional movement disorders, and tremor. Dr. Katus is passionate about building strong, collaborative relationships with her patients and families, believing that partnership is central to effective and compassionate care.Dr. Katus earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internship at the University of Cincinnati and her neurology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She then pursued fellowship training in movement disorders at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she had the opportunity to work closely with both pediatric and adult specialists.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Katus is actively engaged in medical education. She regularly teaches and mentors students and trainees in her clinic, delivers didactic sessions to medical students and residents, and presents webinars for health care professionals. Since 2020, Dr. Katus has organized and led a pediatric movement disorders conference that brings together specialists from around the world. She also contributes to clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives focused on movement disorders. Dr. Katus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Camptocormism, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Katus is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Katus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Ste 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fedor Panov is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Panov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Stroke, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Panov is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

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

    Joohi Jimenez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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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