The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

Find the Top Facial Paralysis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near Irvine, CA. Of these, 183 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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194 providers found
    Elite in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Djalilian is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Djalilian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Elite in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Elite in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yarah Haidar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Haidar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    19742 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Sobral is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Sobral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Neuralgia, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Sobral is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    University Head & Neck Surgeons

    250 E Yale Loop Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harrison Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Myringotomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremiah Tao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jacobs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Entropion. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Wenqiang Tian, MD

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenqiang Tian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Daniel C. Kline M.D. Inc.

    9 Corporate Park Ste 150, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Driver is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Driver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Cataract, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Office

    19200 Jamboree Rd Ste 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narges Pazouki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Pazouki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic Inc

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Abdishoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Abdishoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Abdishoo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine

    Hurtt Family Health Clinic, Inc.

    1 Hope Dr, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suneun Reichert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Reichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Reichert is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (Culver)

    14150 Culver Dr Ste 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yujie Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza-Dermatology

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Becerra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Becerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilangi Ediriwickrema is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ediriwickrema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Optic Neuritis, Entropion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Crow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Crow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Mahdad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mahdad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Facial Paralysis?

    Facial paralysis means that a person is no longer able to move some or all of the muscles on one or both sides of the face.

    When should I see a Facial Paralysis doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Facial Paralysis 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 Facial Paralysis doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Facial Paralysis 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 Facial Paralysis 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 Facial Paralysis doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Facial Paralysis 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 Facial Paralysis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Facial Paralysis 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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