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Movement Disorders · California

Echo Tan, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Cedars-Sinai, Neurology; Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship Program

Neurology

West Hollywood, CA

Karen Frei, M.D.

Neurology

Loma Linda, CA

Katherine Longardner, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Meredith Bock, MD

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Gaurav Chattree, MD

Instructor, Movement Disorders

Neurology

Stanford, CA

Stephanie Lessig, M.D.

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Elliot Hogg, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Neurology, Cedars-Sinai

Neurology

West Hollywood, CA

Claire Henchcliffe, MD, PHD

NE Med Affiliate

Neurology

Orange, CA

Arshia Sadreddin, MD

Medical Director of Movement Disorders

Neurology

Mountain View, CA

Adrienne Keener, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor Program Director, UCLA Neurology Residency

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Salvatore Spina, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Feng Liu, M.D.

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Neurology

Highland, CA

Caitlin Mulligan, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosciences, UC San Diego

Neurology

San Diego, CA

Krishe Menezes, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology, University of California Los Angeles

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Fatta Nahab, MD

Voluntary Professor of Neurosciences

Neurology

La Jolla, CA

Jocelyn Jiao, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Stanford, CA

Morad Nasseri, M.D.

Neurology

Walnut Creek, CA

Mitchell Brin, M.D.

Professor (volunteer) — Department of Neurology, UCI School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA

Dana McDermott, D. O.

Neurology

Monterey, CA

Peter Lin, MD

Neurology

Los Gatos, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Movement Disorders neurologist do?

A Movement Disorders neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect movement, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.

What conditions does a Movement Disorders neurologist treat?

A Movement Disorders neurologist commonly treats Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, ataxia, and tic disorders. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.

When should I see a Movement Disorders neurologist?

Consider seeing a Movement Disorders neurologist when you have a tremor, gait change, or other movement symptom that has not been clearly explained, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Movement Disorders neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Movement Disorders neurologist different from a general neurologist?

Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Movement Disorders neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect movement, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Movement Disorders neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, ataxia, and tic disorders.

How does Convene match me with a top Movement Disorders neurologist?

Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Movement Disorders neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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