The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors near Irvine, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Irvine, CA. Of these, 179 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Carlos A. Sobral
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sobral has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and COVID-19. Dr. Sobral is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremiah Tao is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Tao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Ectropion, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Kenneth P. Martinez
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yarah Haidar is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Haidar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Wenqiang Tian, MD

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenqiang Tian is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Daniel C. Kline M.D. Inc.

    9 Corporate Park Ste 150, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Driver is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Driver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Office

    19200 Jamboree Rd Ste 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narges Pazouki is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Pazouki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic Inc

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Abdishoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Abdishoo has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic, Inc.

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suneun Reichert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Reichert has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Hemolytic Crisis.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    General Surgery

    University Head & Neck Surgeons

    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harrison Lin is a General Surgeon in Irvine, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (Culver)

    14150 Culver Dr Ste 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yujie Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza-Dermatology

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Becerra is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Becerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilangi Ediriwickrema is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ediriwickrema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Optic Neuritis, Entropion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Crow is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Crow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Jayne Nengjie Ge MD

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayne Ge is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Ge has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niklaus Eriksen is an Otolaryngologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Eriksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eriksen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bell's Palsy?

    Bell palsy is a disorder of the nerve that controls movement of the muscles in the face. This nerve is called the facial or seventh cranial nerve.

    Damage to this nerve causes weakness or paralysis of these muscles. Paralysis means that you cannot use the muscles at all.

    When should I see a Bell's Palsy doctor near Irvine, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bell's Palsy doctor near Irvine, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Bell's Palsy doctors near Irvine, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bell's Palsy doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bell's Palsy doctor near Irvine, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bell's Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bell's Palsy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bell's Palsy doctor near Irvine, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bell's Palsy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bell's Palsy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bell's Palsy doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bell's Palsy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bell's Palsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bell's Palsy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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