The 20 Best Myoclonus-Dystonia Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Myoclonus-Dystonia near California, US. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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104 providers found
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicklesh Thakur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakur is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Thakur is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lin Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Tagliati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tagliati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 22 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 Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Echo Tan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Tan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Oppenheim Dystonia. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Distinguished in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-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, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashok Dayananthan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Dayananthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine. Dr. Dayananthan is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Dayananthan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    PAMF - Neurology

    1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Brunelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brunelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brunelli is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Brunelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Sanger is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melita Petrossian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Petrossian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Chorea, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Petrossian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Hogg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hogg is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Bristol Hospice-Coachella Valley L.L.C.

    35400 Bob Hope Dr Ste 213, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Macwan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Macwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Satoyoshi Syndrome, and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology

    Sung-Un Justin Park M.D. Inc.

    3055 W Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Anaheim, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sung Justin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Justin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Oppenheim Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Poston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Houser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Houser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Oppenheim Dystonia.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norika Malhado is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Malhado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Coughlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Duffy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Athetosis, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Hwynn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hwynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dysarthria, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myoclonus-Dystonia?

    Myoclonus-dystonia is a movement disorder that typically affects the neck, torso, and arms. Individuals with this condition experience quick, involuntary muscle jerks or twitches (myoclonus). About half of individuals with myoclonus-dystonia develop dystonia, which is involuntary tensing of various muscles that causes unusual positioning. In myoclonus-dystonia, dystonia often affects one or both hands, causing writer's cramp, or the neck, causing the head to turn (torticollis).

    When should I see a Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctors in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctors in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myoclonus-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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor in California, US?

    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 Myoclonus-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 Myoclonus-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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myoclonus-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 Myoclonus-Dystonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myoclonus-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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