The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in providence, RI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near providence, RI. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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54 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chuang-kuo Wu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Dementia.

    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariah Stump is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Stump is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

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

    Primary Medical Center And Walk-In LLC

    684 Warren Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Constantine Vafidis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Vafidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Vafidis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmology Inc

    150 E Manning St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hofmann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Hofmann is rated as an Advanced 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 Blocked Tear Duct, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Bell's Palsy. Dr. Hofmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Elmhurst Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

    50 Maude St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Calenda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Calenda is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Bell's Palsy.

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

    Pediatric Endocrinology And Diabetes Center Providence RI 1 Hoppin St.

    1 Hoppin St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Goula is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Goula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Actinomycosis.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Hassan-Rizvi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Hassan-Rizvi 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Johnson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Johnson 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Tension Headache, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Cahill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Villamar-Davila is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Villamar-Davila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Camptocormism, and Conversion Disorder.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Kimpler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kimpler 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, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kimpler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Warren is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Warren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saima Chaudhry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Migraine.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Richards is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacques Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Reynolds 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

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

    Women & Infants-Outpatient Nutrition Services

    100 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gofran Tarabulsi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Tarabulsi 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 Gestational Diabetes, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Nasal Flaring.

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

    VA Medical Center

    830 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Antonio Barajas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Barajas 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 Headache, Dehydration, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Barajas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmology Inc

    150 E Manning St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Elliot Perlman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Perlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Keratoconus, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Perlman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rita Kurl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kurl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Alzheimer's Disease, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bonitati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Bonitati 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Alcoholic Ketoacidosis.

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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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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 providence, RI?

    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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