The 20 Best REM Behavior Disorder Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in REM Behavior Disorder near encinitas, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Premier Pharmacy Services

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kinjal Shah is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, and Drowsiness.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Premier Pharmacy Services

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenton Wright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Granuloma Annulare, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Oh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Serotonin Syndrome. Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aman Savani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Savani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Savani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    The Neuron Clinic

    838 Nordahl Rd, Ste #200, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Soria-Lopez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soria-Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anchi Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    The Neurology Center

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Farnsworth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Farnsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Herpes Zoster Oticus. Dr. Farnsworth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Farnsworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-Vista

    910 Sycamore Ave, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Cadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Cadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices - Neurology Department

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rupa Nanavati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nanavati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Camptocormism, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Nanavati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Xin Yu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Conversion Disorder, Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachery Rosensweet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rosensweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Athetosis, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Rosensweet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Wolinski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wolinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Reticuloendotheliosis, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Cholangitis, and Sclerosing Cholangitis. Dr. Wolinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Poceta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Poceta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Litvan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Hsu is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Finnish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristoffer Nissinen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nissinen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Mulligan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. 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 Oppenheim Dystonia.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Family Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Vasiuk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vasiuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of REM Behavior Disorder?

    Rapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder, also known as dream-enacting behavior, is a rare sleep disorder, or parasomnia, which involves acting out vivid, bad dreams during REM sleep by making verbal sounds along with often violent limb movements. REM behavior disorder can be associated with other neurological conditions, such as Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple system atrophy, and can occur with other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, and narcolepsy, and usually occurs in men over the age of 50. REM behavior disorder may worsen over time. REM behavior disorder may also be related to other conditions, such as sleep deprivation, certain medications, alcohol withdrawal, brainstem tumors, and stroke.

    When should I see a REM Behavior Disorder doctor near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctors near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctors near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor near encinitas, 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the REM Behavior Disorder 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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