The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in willoughby hills, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near willoughby hills, OH. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
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    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Fernandez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aasef Shaikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brown Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

    3999 Richmond Rd, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Sweet is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Sweet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Macki is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Macki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Macki is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Macki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Associates In Neurology Inc.

    35040 Chardon Rd Ste 110, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Tessman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Tessman is rated as an Experienced 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 Memory Loss, Vertigo, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Migraine. Dr. Tessman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Associates In Neurology Inc.

    35040 Chardon Rd Ste 110, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Sunshine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Sunshine is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Stroke. Dr. Sunshine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    35040 Chardon Rd Bldg 7, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Associates In Neurology Inc.

    35040 Chardon Rd Ste 110, 
    Willoughby Hills, OH 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hallie Kendis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Dr. Kendis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoiditis, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Rudolph is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rudolph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Rudolph is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Veterans Administration

    10701 East Blvd # 111, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pichet Termsarasab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Termsarasab is rated as a Distinguished 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 Movement Disorders, Focal Dystonia, Chorea, Chorea-Acanthocytosis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UH Landerbrook Health Center Rainbow Specialty Clinic

    5850 Landerbrook Dr Ste 220, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Wiznitzer is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wiznitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Wiznitzer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilia Itin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Itin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Itin is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2004. Dr. Itin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Appleby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Appleby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Appleby is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2010. Dr. Appleby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Margolius is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Margolius is rated as an Advanced 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 Movement Disorders, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Margolius is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018. Dr. Margolius is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Liao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Liao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Liao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020. Dr. Liao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michal Gostkowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gostkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gostkowski is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013. Dr. Gostkowski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10701 East Blvd # 127, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Mente is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mente is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders.

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

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camilla Kilbane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kilbane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kilbane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geraldine Dapul is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dapul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Foot Drop, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia. Dr. Dapul is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 2015. Dr. Dapul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9300 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Umar Shuaib is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Shuaib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conversion Disorder, Chorea, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Shuaib 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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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 willoughby hills, OH?

    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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