The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Salt Lake City, UT

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The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors near Salt Lake City, UT

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Salt Lake City, UT. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhupendra Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Eyelid Drooping, and Entropion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Physician Group Of Utah

    82 S 1100 E Ste 103, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Akkina is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Akkina has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Akkina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Barlow is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Barlow has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Barlow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Katz is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Katz has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ear Nose And Throat Center - Salt Lake City Office

    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Eftekhari is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Eftekhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Graves Disease. Dr. Eftekhari is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Gurgel
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Plastic Surgery

    University Of Utah Hospital Otolaryngology

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Gurgel is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Gurgel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Gurgel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeff Pettey is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pettey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Pettey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yoji Hoshina is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Hoshina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Encephalitis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, and Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.

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

    Primary Childrens Cleft

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Morris is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Syngnathia Cleft Palate, and Micrognathia. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hee Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Entropion. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clough Shelton is an Otolaryngologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Mastoidectomy.

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

    Otolaryngology - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bethany Powers is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Powers 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 Bell's Palsy and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Powers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology - Inc

    729 S Arapeen Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Mccorquodale is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mccorquodale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Neuralgia. Dr. Mccorquodale is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kersten is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Kersten has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kersten is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Crum is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Crum has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Septoplasty. Dr. Crum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Valley Family And Preventive Medicine

    1778 W 4100 S Ste 100, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tan Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, Gout, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Valley Ear Nose And Throat

    3584 W 9000 S Ste 311, 
    West Jordan, UT 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Hatch is a board-certified otolaryngology and neurotology doctor at Intermountain Health's Cottonwood Medical Clinic ENT. He supports patients in Murray, Cottonwood Heights, and surrounding communities, specializing in adult and pediatric hearing loss and balance disorders, cochlear implants, and skull base surgery. Dr. Hatch is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to his patients, utilizing the latest advancements in neurotology and otolaryngology to improve their quality of life.Dr. Hatch has been practicing in Utah for the past three years and brings seven years of experience in the field. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, followed by his Doctorate of Medicine from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He then completed his residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he gained extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of complex ENT conditions.To further specialize, Dr. Hatch pursued a fellowship in neurotology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Following his fellowship, he served as an assistant professor of neurotology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska VA Hospital, where he was actively involved in patient care, research, and medical education. Dr. Hatch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Mastoidectomy.

    Elizabeth Sunderman
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Alta View Hospital Physicians

    Sandy, UT 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Elizabeth Sunderman is a vascular neurologist at Intermountain Health’s Neurosciences Institute in Murray, Utah. She supports patients and their families in Murray and throughout the Salt Lake Valley, treating TIA (transient ischemic attack), stroke, fibromuscular dysplasia, CADASIL, and Intracranial atherosclerosis.Dr. Sunderman has 20 years of experience as a neuro-hospitalist at Intermountain Health and is passionate about secondary stroke prevention. She is board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Stroke Association, and the Utah Medical Association. Outside the clinic, the Farmington, Connecticut native enjoys spending time with family, running, and caring for English Springer Spaniels. Dr. Sunderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, and Seizures.

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

    Granger Medical Clinic

    1160 E 3900 S Ste 1000, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Yarrish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Yarrish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Yarrish is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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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