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Dystonia Specialists

542 verified specialists treating dystonia from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Cleveland Clinic, NYU Langone Hospitals, and Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Zoltan Mari

Zoltan Mari, MD

Ruvo Family Chair & Director, Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Program; Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University

Neurology

Las Vegas, NV30+ years
Movement Disorders
Un Kang

Un Kang, M.D.

Founders Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Movement Disorders
Joseph Jankovic

Joseph Jankovic, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Distinguished Chair in Movement Disorders, Director, Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Movement Disorders
Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter, MD

Section Head, Movement Disorders; Medical Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Movement Disorders
Rajesh Pahwa

Rajesh Pahwa, M.D.

Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology; Chief, Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Division; Director, Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence

Neurology

Kansas City, MO30+ years
Movement Disorders
Steven Frucht

Steven Frucht, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Movement Disorders
Michael Geschwind

Michael Geschwind, M.D., PH.D.

Professor of Neurology; Michael J. Homer Chair in Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMovement Disorders
Susan Perlman

Susan Perlman, MD

Professor, Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Alberto Espay

Alberto Espay, MD

Professor of Neurology and Endowed Chair, James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, University of Cincinnati

Neurology

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Movement Disorders
Scott McGinnis

Scott McGinnis, M.D.

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Movement Disorders
John Caviness

John Caviness, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Movement Disorders
William Ondo

William Ondo, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Movement Disorders
Dennis Selkoe

Dennis Selkoe, MD

Vincent and Stella Coates Professor of Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMovement Disorders
Merit Cudkowicz

Merit Cudkowicz, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Jody Corey-Bloom

Jody Corey-Bloom, MD, PHD

Professor Emeritus, Neurosciences, UC San Diego School of Medicine

Neurology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Movement DisordersMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Albert Hung

Albert Hung, MD PHD

Associate Neurologist, Movement Disorders Unit

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Samuel Frank

Samuel Frank, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Irene Litvan

Irene Litvan, M.D.

Tasch Endowed Professor of Neurology and Director, Parkinson and Other Movement Disorders Center, University of California, San Diego

Neurology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Todd Herrington

Todd Herrington, MD, PHD

Assistant in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Movement Disorders
Justin McArthur

Justin McArthur, M.D.

Director of the Department of Neurology

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Movement Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of dystonia specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dystonia as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a dystonia specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for dystonia depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these dystonia specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Dystonia?
Dystonia is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches dystonia care.