The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in Palm Desert, CA

Find the Top Facial Paralysis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near Palm Desert, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    Desert Pediatrics Medical Clinic Inc.

    74075 El Paseo Ste D2, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Marshak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Marshak 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, Chalazion, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

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

    Desert Medical Group Inc

    72605 Highway 111, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jitka Civrna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Civrna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Prime Clinical Laboratory Inc.

    72650 Fred Waring Dr, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wallace Goldban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Goldban is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Blepharitis.

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    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Catherine Brignoni MD

    72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Brignoni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Brignoni 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 Stroke, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group

    44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forrest Murphy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Office

    72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 103, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bishoy Labib is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Labib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Essential Tremor.

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

    Office

    44489 Town Center Way Ste D444, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Garrido is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Garrido 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 Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Desert Ear Nose And Throat Medical Group, Inc.

    71687 Highway 111, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Walz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Walz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Otitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Walz is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Neurology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joni Clark is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Jen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Jen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Sleep Medicine

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daren Kest is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Kest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 205, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Robinson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Office

    39300 Bob Hope Dr Ste 1100, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natasha Creighton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Creighton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Shaaf Eye Center

    40055 Bob Hope Dr Ste J, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Prendiville is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Prendiville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Internal Medicine Specialists Inc.

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 100, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Shaaf Eye Center

    40055 Bob Hope Dr Ste J, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehdi Shaaf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Shaaf is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Sports Medicine

    Desert Comprehensive Urology

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 302, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mendez is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Black Hairy Tongue.

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

    Office

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 205, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mei Lai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Bristol Hospice-Coachella Valley L.L.C.

    35400 Bob Hope Dr Ste 213, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Macwan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Macwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Satoyoshi Syndrome, and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Office

    39000 Bob Hope Dr Ste 406, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Salari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Salari is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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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