The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Durham, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Durham, NC. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

    2400 Pratt St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russel Kahmke is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kahmke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kahmke is board certified in American Board Of Preventative Medicine, Clinical Informatics , , and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Kahmke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

    120 E Carver St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dane Barrett is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Barrett is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Barrett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Primary Care South Durh

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Cooner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cooner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cooner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cooner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lakewood Pediatrics And Family Medicine

    4003 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Wenzlik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wenzlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Wenzlik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Aesthetic Center

    3475 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Woodard is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Woodard 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 Rhinophyma, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. Dr. Woodard is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Woodard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - North Durham

    4102 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Li is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Entropion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Li is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eye Care Associates OD PA

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Kirkland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kirkland 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kirkland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Medical Group Inc.

    4205 Ben Franklin Blvd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bristol Winslow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Winslow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Winslow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3211 Shannon Rd Ste 300, 
    Durham, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pamela Kersey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kersey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Kersey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2351 Erwin Rd Rm 4527, 
    Durham, NC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M De Luna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. De Luna 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium.

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

    Office

    1413 Carpenter Fletcher Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabrina Mentock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mentock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Mentock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Triangle Womens Health Ctr

    101 Conner Dr Ste 402, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suman Prasad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Idiopathic Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7850 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 220, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mithila Fadia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Fadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Fadia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    170 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill,, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Almodovar-Suarez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Dystrophinopathy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hwang 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 Thyroid Eye Disease, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Ptosis. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wendell Yarbrough is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Frey's Syndrome, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Yarbrough is currently accepting new patients.

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

    RDMG Associates PA

    13271 Strickland Rd Ste 120, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arlene Chua is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chua 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 Headache, Vertigo, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wake Internal Medicine Consultants Inc.

    3237 Blue Ridge Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Balladares is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Balladares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Bell's Palsy, and Dysarthria.

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

    Office

    3100 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 100, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Mollin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mollin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. Dr. Mollin 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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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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