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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Oakland, CA. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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95 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Sorenson Vision

    3010 Colby Street, Suite #114, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Janik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Janik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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

    Sorenson Vision

    3010 Colby Street, Suite #114, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Sorenson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Sorenson 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 Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

    2320 Sutter St., Suite 102, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. P. Daniel Knott is director of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery within Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at UCSF. He has training and experience in facial aesthetics and microvascular surgery. His expertise includes treatment of facial paralysis, facial reconstruction following skin cancer, facial rejuvenation, minimally invasive techniques for filling out facial defects, rhinoplasty and free tissue transfer (moving tissue such as skin from one part of the body to another). In his research, Knott is working to develop new methods for reconstructing the palate (roof of the mouth) and the area of the eye orbit and upper jaw. He also studies microvascular treatment of osteonecrosis (when inadequate blood supply leads to death of bone tissue) and cartilage bioengineering (growing new cartilage tissue). Knott earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and completed a five-year surgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. He also completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Knott joined UCSF in 2011, after working at the Cleveland Clinic for 10 years. Knott is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has won national awards for his research, which includes studies of head and neck tissue transplantation. Dr. Knott is rated as a Distinguished 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 Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Knott is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryng/Plastic Surg Head-Neck, Otolaryngology. Dr. Knott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lillie A. Mosaddegh, MD Private Practice

    490 Post St, Ste 1440, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Mosaddegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Mosaddegh is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mosaddegh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gabriel L. Aguilar, MD Private Practice

    711 Van Ness Ave, Ste 310, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Aguilar is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aguilar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Webster Street Care Center

    2100 Webster Street, Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Loreley Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Blocked Tear Duct, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Bell's Palsy. Dr. Smith is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

    2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Ryan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ryan is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rolland And Kathryn Lowe Medical Center

    835 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Eye Physicians Of The East Bay Medical Corp.

    80 Grand Ave Ste 700, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Loman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Loman 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 Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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

    Office

    80 Grand Ave Ste 701, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

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

    Asian Health Services

    818 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chung Tse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Tse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Asian Health Services

    818 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Sam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hepatitis, and Gangrene.

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

    Asian Health Services

    818 Webster St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tammy Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Vertigo, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 4th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Sukato is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sukato 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Laryngectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sukato is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Rasgon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Rasgon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy and Salivary Gland Tumors.

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

    North Oakland Family Practice

    3100 Telegraph Ave Ste 2102, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Vertigo, Erythromelalgia, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    Office

    2433 Central Ave Ste A, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Carper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Carper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    2433 Central Ave Ste A, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilian Tsao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Tsao 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Emeryville

    5800 Hollis St Fl 3, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathie Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lin 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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

    Bay Area Orthopaedic Sports & Spine Inc

    5915 Hollis St Ste B, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Eichel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Eichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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