The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Washington, DC. Of these, 171 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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185 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    1660 Columbia Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tonya Hailes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hailes 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), Acquired Ichthyosis, and Follicular Ichthyosis. Dr. Hailes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    765 Kenilworth Ter NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerodermia Osteodysplastica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Foxhall Internists PC

    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Umhau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Umhau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Umhau is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, Floor: 1st Floor Building C, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Naggar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Naggar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Concussion. Dr. Naggar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Naggar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ted Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gancayco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Gancayco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jewel Sandy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandy 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 Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blepharitis, Entropion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sandy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynda Nwabuobi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nwabuobi 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine. Dr. Nwabuobi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ENT Med Grp Of Washington PC

    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Vap is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Meniere Disease, Tinnitus, and Empyema. Dr. Vap is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Neurology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5B1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Weir is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Neurology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5B1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mosunmola Oyawusi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oyawusi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Earl Kidwell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kidwell 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 Nearsightedness, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract. Dr. Kidwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients

    Katrina Chinloy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chinloy 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Chinloy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sure & Associates DC Professional Corporation

    2333 Ontario Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gita Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Agarwal 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 Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus. Dr. Tavakoli is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Becker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street

    2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramin Javan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Javan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Javan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Mayor-Basto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mayor-Basto 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 Stroke, Dysarthria, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Columbia Eye Associates PC

    2440 M St NW Ste 516, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajiv Luthra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Luthra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjali Badami is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Badami is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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