The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Houston, TX. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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42 providers found
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor Medicine Neuropsychology

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Jankovic is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jankovic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Steven T. Bellows
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Baylor McNair - Neurology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 9001-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Bellows, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Steven Bellows specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at Baylor McNair - Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6177. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bellows is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Charenya Anandan
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charenya Anandan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Charenya Anandan specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Anandan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Restless Legs Syndrome, Centronuclear Myopathy, and Movement Disorders.

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    Arjun Tarakad
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, Suite 1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjun Tarakad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Arjun Tarakad specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Tarakad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tourette Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Ashwin Viswanathan
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery | Pain Medicine

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Viswanathan is fellowship trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and his clinical practice focuses on deep brain stimulation, trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain, and chronic pain. Conditions treated include Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders, Neurosurgery for pain, and stereotactic surgery. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cordotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Takacs is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Davila is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Davila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Dy is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Focal Dystonia, and Myotonia Congenita.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mered Parnes is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Parnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Dicarlo is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Unoma Akamagwuna is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Akamagwuna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sruthi Thomas is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suzanne Woodbury is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Woodbury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Contracture Deformity, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department Of Neurology

    6560 Fannin St Ste 802, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ondo is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ondo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Furr is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Furr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    UT Health Science Center-Pediatric Pulmonary

    6410 Fannin St Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nivedita Thakur is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thakur has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Focal Dystonia, Tourette Syndrome, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Fl 16, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aloysia Schwabe is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Schwabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, Focal Dystonia, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariam Hull is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hull is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Opisthotonos, and Stereotypic Movement Disorder.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    UTHealth Houston Neurosciences - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raja Mehanna is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mehanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1 Baylor Plz, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Calame is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Calame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Hypotonia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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