The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

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The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors near Albany, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Albany, NY. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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60 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Albany Medical College

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gwen Zeigler is a Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Zeigler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Zeigler is currently accepting new patients.

    Erik D. Istre
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    St. Peter's MS And Headache Center

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste G01, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Istre is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Albany, New York. Dr. Istre has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Epilepsy.

    Hani A. Midani
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neuroradiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neuroradiology | Neurology

    St. Peter's Neurology

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste 102, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hani Midani is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Midani has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Midani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of The Capital Region

    3 Atrium Dr, Ste 100, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manijeh Contractor is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Contractor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Dr. Contractor is currently accepting new patients.

    Mary K. Dyer
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Capital Region Family Health Care - East Greenbush

    2 Empire Dr, Ste 100, 
    Rensselaer, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Dyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rensselaer, New York. Dr. Dyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Dyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Shaik M. Ubaid
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Dr. Shaik Ubaid Medical Practice PLLC

    101 Jordan Rd, Ste 202, 
    Troy, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaik Ubaid is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Troy, New York. Dr. Ubaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Seizures, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Ubaid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Durphy is a Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Durphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Parnes is an Otolaryngologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Parnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty.

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

    Albany Medical Center Surgeons Pavilion

    50 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Tu is an Otolaryngologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, and Mastoidectomy.

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

    Perlmutter Eye Center

    35 Hackett Blvd, Ste 236, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Zonderman is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Zonderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Zonderman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Ear Nose And Throat Of Northeastern New York LLP

    35 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Falk is a Plastic Surgeon in Albany, New York. Dr. Falk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, and Low Nasal Bridge.

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

    Perlmutter Eye Center

    35 Hackett Blvd, Ste 236, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hetal Ray is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Ray has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Perlmutter Eye Center

    35 Hackett Blvd, Ste 236, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Perlmutter is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Perlmutter has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Osteotomy. Dr. Perlmutter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Eye Associates

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Epstein is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Epstein has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Horner Syndrome. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Eye Associates

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahul Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Color Blindness. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael B Whalen MD

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 227, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Duffy is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Duffy 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, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Office

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dailey is an Otolaryngologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Dailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, Jones Syndrome, and Empyema.

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

    St Peter's Hospital Medicine Dept

    315 S Manning Blvd, 0203 McAuley, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Jackson is a Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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

    Center Health Care

    314 S Manning Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Wenacur is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Wenacur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Wenacur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of The Capital Region

    3 Atrium Dr, Ste 100, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jijo Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Wang 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 Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Usher Syndrome, Cone Dystrophy, and Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.

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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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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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