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

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The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors near La Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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127 providers found
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gitane Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Entropion.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy

    Office

    4033 3rd Ave Ste 420, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudhir Malik is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Malik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Tension Headache.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Greene is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Greene 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, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quyen Nguyen is an Otolaryngologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Bell's Palsy.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa is a Neurologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 101, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Skelton is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Skelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

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

    East County Neurology Associates Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 307, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Mohammad is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mohammad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Migraine, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Wallerian Degeneration.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omid Moshtaghi is a General Surgeon in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moshtaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss.

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

    Office

    7339 El Cajon Blvd Ste Jk, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hsu is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Chalazion.

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

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujata Prabhu is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Firas Gorges is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gorges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlotte Zhong is an Internal Medicine provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zhong has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Brain Herniation, Stroke, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anitha Garlapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Garlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Cheng is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nick Binder is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Binder has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma.

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

    Partners Urgent Care-Grossmont

    6136 Lake Murray Blvd, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, and Industrial Bronchitis.

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

    San Diego Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    2732 Navajo Rd Ste 202-A, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabee Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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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