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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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74 providers found
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
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    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jacobs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Entropion. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Behnaz Rouhani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Rouhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Rouhani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Dhoot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Dhoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia. Dr. Dhoot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashraf Ahmad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Connie Sears is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    Optum - Rancho Santa Margarita

    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faranak Ghazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Ghazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ghazi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ghazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Kiet Loc Apc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiet Loc is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Loc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Foot Drop. Dr. Loc is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Neurology

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 385, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joey Gee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    25200 La Paz Road, Suite 100, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramin Tayani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tayani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract. Dr. Tayani is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tayani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mission Viejo Medical Office

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnny Orozco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Orozco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Genital Sores, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Aphthous Stomatitis, and Sutton Disease 2. Dr. Orozco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kolvita Family Medical Group Inc.

    25982 Pala Ste 180, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Zeller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Neuralgia, and Papular Urticaria.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    26701 Crown Valley Parkway, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kavita Rao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arthur Daigneault is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Daigneault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Daigneault is board certified in National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Daigneault is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Dean A Le MD Phd

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Le is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Hydrocephalus, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Le is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Holly Spanggord is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Spanggord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Spanggord is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Spanggord is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Referral may be required

    Michael W Shen MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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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