The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Chattanooga, TN. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Office

    8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Ledoux is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Ledoux is rated as an Elite 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 Focal Dystonia, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Brown is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, and Hereditary Ataxia. Dr. Brown is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology Outpatient

    3 Professional Park Drive, Suite 31, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I grew up in Kentucky and am still a huge fan of the University of Louisville sports. I came to this area to be closer to family, and I like the outdoor activities of this region. I also enjoy tennis, music, reading and photography. I am involved in several organizations, such as Little League Baseball and LASO Swim Team. I wanted to specialize in neurology because I enjoy learning about the brain. In fact, I never get tired of learning about the nervous system. As a physician, I most enjoy my interaction with patients and actually getting to know them and being a part of making their lives better. My personal philosophy for treating patients is to always listen and to treat others the way I would want to be treated. Patients know themselves better than anybody, and the best way I can help them is to be present by listening. Dr. Niebauer 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Niebauer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvo Kanna, MD, became a neurologist because he was deeply fascinated by the complexities of the human brain. “My job is like piecing together a puzzle, where I use a patient’s medical history along with examination and tests to find an accurate diagnosis.” Dr. Kanna believes that a strong patient-physician relationship is one of the most important tools a doctor can have. “Creating a personal connection is essential,” he says. “It lets the patient know that you genuinely care.”. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Experienced 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 Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kanna is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurohospitalists

    410 N State Of Franklin Road, Suite 135, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanzid Shams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Shams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Dysarthria. Dr. Shams is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kisha Young is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced 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 Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Young is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Hospital Medicine

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Nagy is a Neurologist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Nagy 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, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Nagy is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    155 Frank L Diggs Dr, 
    Clinton, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Zayas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Tennessee. Dr. Zayas 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, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Zayas is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Davis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as a Distinguished 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 Focal Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    1975 Town Center Blvd Ste 203, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tolleson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Tolleson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fenna Phibbs is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Phibbs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute Spine Clinic

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-680, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul Hoffmann has more than 20 years’ experience providing interventional spine management caring for patients with spinal-related problems including neck and back pain, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy (commonly known as sciatica). Dr. Hoffmann focuses on conservative treatment and exhausts all non-operative options before considering any type of surgical intervention. Treatment may involve physical therapy, injection techniques to calm inflammatory responses, and newer treatments like radiofrequency ablation of the spine for chronic pain from arthritic conditions.Paul Hoffmann, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM and R) and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and International Spine Intervention Society. According to AAPM and R, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Dr. Hoffmann 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome. Dr. Hoffmann is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (AAPM And R). Dr. Hoffmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yu enjoys weight training and playing tennis. He is a fan of professional and college sports and was a cheerleader in college. He, his wife, and their two daughters reside in Nashville. Dr. Yu 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Serotonin Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Yu is board certified in Board Certified In Neurology – American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and Board Certified In Sleep Medicine – American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    6570 Stage Rd Ste 202, 
    Bartlett, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Saeed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bartlett, Tennessee. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Kadrie Partners

    721 Glenwood Dr Ste 467, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Wyatt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Hassell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hassell 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, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Isaacs is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Isaacs 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 Tourette Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Transient Tic Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Erlanger Neurology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Valadez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Valadez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, REM Behavior Disorder, and Essential Tremor.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Charles is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Charles 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Koons is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Koons is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Focal Dystonia doctor near Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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 Chattanooga, TN?

    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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