The 20 Best Myoclonus-Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Myoclonus-Dystonia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Lising is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lising is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Advanced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Bronte is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bronte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Family Medicine

    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Beck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Oppenheim Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaimie Henderson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Spasticity, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hengameh Kargaran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kargaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses REM Behavior Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurice Yang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Ferris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Buch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Buch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Neurology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sungho Cho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Meige Syndrome, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Medical Genetics | Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Medical Genetics | Neurology
    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Levy is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 107 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation, Microcephaly, Aphantasia, and Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

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

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Mackenzie is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Chorea, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatrics

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susy Jeng is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jeng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Myoclonus-Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Duane is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Duane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonus-Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 141 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, and Infant Botulism.

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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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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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