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Movement Disorders · California

Jennifer Adrissi, MD

Founder and Program Director, Parkinson's C.O.R.E. Collaborative

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Nelson Hwynn, DO

Neurology

La Jolla, CA

Bradley Hiner, MD

Director, Movement Disorders Program

Neurology

Oxnard, CA

Daniel Truong, M.D.

Medical Director, American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center

Neurology

Fountain Valley, CA

Daniel Bandari, M.D.

Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center of California

Neurology

Newport Beach, CA

Natalie Diaz, M.D.

Neurology

Torrance, CA

Zoltan Mocsary, M.D.

Neurology

Santa Barbara, CA

David Hardesty, M.D.

Neurology

Arroyo Grande, CA

Melissa Houser, M.D.

Neurology

La Jolla, CA

Anna Morenkova, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Neurology, School of Medicine

Neurology

Newport Beach, CA

Amir Besharat, DO

Specialist, Movement Disorders

Neurology

Irvine, CA

Nengchun Huang, M.D.

Neurology

Los Gatos, CA

Nicholas Szumski, M.D.

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA

Brenton Wright, MD

Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship Program

Neurology

Carlsbad, CA

Jyeming Tsao, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated), Adult Neurology

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA

Shahnaz Miri, M.D.

Director, Vision Neurology Center

Neurology

San Francisco, CA

Suketu Khandhar, MD

Neurology

Sacramento, CA

Gaurav Chenji, MD

Neurology

La Jolla, CA

Jonathan Rutchik, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UCSF Department of Medicine, Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine

Neurology

Mill Valley, CA

Deepmala Nandanwar, M.D.

Neurology

San Ramon, 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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