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 56 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
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.