Hemifacial Spasm
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The neurologist is the specialist who studies hemifacial spasm, a disorder in which the muscles on just one side of the face contract involuntarily and repeatedly, without the person being able to control it at will.
How it presents: it usually begins around the eye, with involuntary blinking, and can gradually spread to the cheek and the corner of the mouth on the same side of the face.
What can influence it: it is often related to irritation of the facial nerve; tiredness, anxiety, or stress can make the spasms more noticeable.
When to seek care? If the contractions become frequent, persistent, or affect daily life and communication, a neurological evaluation makes it possible to study the origin and clarify the available options for each person.
Data on 52 doctors who treat hemifacial spasm
Which specialist treats hemifacial spasm?
If you have symptoms of espasmo hemifacial, the right specialist to see is a neurologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified neurologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hemifacial spasm
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is hemifacial spasm?
The neurologist is the specialist who studies hemifacial spasm, a disorder in which the muscles on just one side of the face contract involuntarily and repeatedly, without the person being able to control it at will.
Which doctor treats hemifacial spasm?
If you have symptoms of espasmo hemifacial, the right specialist to see is a neurologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified neurologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.