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542 verified specialists treating dystonia from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, and UCSF Movement & Neuromuscular Disorders Division. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Bruce Miller

Bruce Miller, M.D.

A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor of Neurology; Director, UCSF Memory and Aging Center

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Movement DisordersBehavioral Neurology & Dementia
Giselle Petzinger

Giselle Petzinger, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Deborah Hall

Deborah Hall, MD

Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; Division Chief, Section of Movement Disorders; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurological Sciences; The Parkinson’s Foundation Chair of Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Portage, IN20+ years
Movement Disorders
Michael Pourfar

Michael Pourfar, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Movement Disorders
Stephen Grill

Stephen Grill, MD PHD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University

Neurology

Columbia, MD30+ years
Movement Disorders
Joel Perlmutter

Joel Perlmutter, MD

Elliot Stein Family Professor of Neurology; Section Chief, Movement Disorders; Professor of Radiology, Neuroscience, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Movement Disorders
David Lichter

David Lichter, MD

Clinical Professor, Neurology and Psychiatry, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Neurology

Williamsville, NY
Movement Disorders
Christopher Stephen

Christopher Stephen, M.D., M.R.C.P. (UK)

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Martin Niethammer

Martin Niethammer, M.D.

Neurology

Great Neck, NY20+ years
Movement Disorders
Onur Melen

Onur Melen, MD

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeMovement Disorders
Daniela Saadia

Daniela Saadia, MD

Neurology

Stuart, FL30+ years
Movement Disorders
Daniel Kremens

Daniel Kremens, M.D., J.D.

Movement Disorders Specialist

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Aaron Boster

Aaron Boster, MD

Neurology

Columbus, OH20+ years
Movement Disorders
Bryan Klassen

Bryan Klassen, M.D.

Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Fellowship

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Movement Disorders
Ray Watts

Ray Watts, MD

Charles S. Ackerman Endowed Professor in Parkinson’s Disease, Department of Neurology, UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Neurology

Birmingham, AL15+ years
Movement Disorders
Anthony Nicholas

Anthony Nicholas, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Education, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Neurology

Memphis, TN15+ years
Movement Disorders
Andrew Duker

Andrew Duker, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Division Director, Clinical Endowed Chair; James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

Mason, OH20+ years
Movement Disorders
Ankur Butala

Ankur Butala, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Movement Disorders
Steven Gunzler

Steven Gunzler, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Movement Disorders
Stephen Reich

Stephen Reich, MD

Movement Disorders Neurology

Neurology

San Antonio, TX20+ 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.