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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 140, Suite 140, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Nellis is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins. He grew up in Maryland and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, then earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia. Subsequently, he completed residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing residency, Dr. Nellis spent a year pursuing advanced training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins and in Japan with Satoru Nagata, further broadening his expertise in microtia reconstruction, facial reanimation, rhinoplasty, and microvascular head and neck reconstruction. He went on to complete an American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota with former academy president Peter Hilger and Harley Dresner, which included specialty training in rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial plastic surgery, total nasal reconstruction, Mohs reconstructive surgery, microvascular head and neck reconstruction, and facial reanimation. This fellowship also encompassed pediatric head and neck reconstruction, including otoplasty and cleft lip and palate repair. He has extensive training in cosmetic facial surgery, including facelift, blepharoplasty, brow lift and other facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Nellis is passionate about international mission work helping patients with facial deformities, including pediatric facial deformities, such as cleft lip and palate, and adults with congenital and traumatic facial deformities. His research interests include examining social perceptions of facial deformity and investigating objective outcomes in cosmetic facial plastic surgery and facial reconstruction to better help patients seeking to improve their facial appearance through facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Nellis is dedicated to providing excellent care to patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center in Bethesda and Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Dr. Nellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Laryngeal Cleft, and Thyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Reilly is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Herpes Zoster Oticus. Dr. Reilly is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Advanced in Facial Paralysis

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Tinsley is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tinsley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

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      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Facial Paralysis
      Internal Medicine

      Foxhall Internists PC

      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Andrew N. Umhau is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He practices out of Foxhall Internists in Washington, D.C. Dr. Umhau has an expertise in general internal medicine, with clinical interests in adolescent and young adult medicine, medical problems of pregnancy and cross-cultural issues. Dr. Umhau earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his medical degree from Duke University. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University, where he became chief resident. Dr. Umhau was named a Super Doctor by the Washington Post and has been named one of the Best Doctors in America. Castle Connolly named him a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas in 2012. Dr. Umhau also earned the 2009 Laureate Award by the American College of Physicians, Washington, D.C. chapter. Dr. Umhau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Bell's Palsy.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Internal Medicine
      3301 New Mexico Ave Nw, Suite 348, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Schubert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Neurology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Neurology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Lin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Headache. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Otolaryngology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Selena Briggs is an Otolaryngologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis

      Howard University

      2041 Georgia Nw Ave, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roger Weir is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology

      Washington National Eye Center

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Baum is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Neuroretinitis.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology

      Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

      4301 Connecticut Ave Nw, Suite 125, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rosalie Bair is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Bair is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis

      The Neurology Center

      2021 K St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Otolaryngology | Pediatrics

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hung Kim is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Ruptured Eardrum, and Myringotomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Privia Care Center LLC

      4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Suite 114 Grady Dc Office, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Reshma Kundapur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kundapur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Bell's Palsy. Dr. Kundapur is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology

      Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center LLC

      1160 Varnum St Ne, Suite 11, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anjali Badami is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Badami is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis

      The Neurology Center

      2021 K St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lynda Nwabuobi is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nwabuobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine. Dr. Nwabuobi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Ophthalmology
      106 Irving St Nw, Suite 321, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

      Experienced in Facial Paralysis
      Experienced in Facial Paralysis

      Mgmc LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Arash Taavoni is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Taavoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Taavoni is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Privia Care Center LLC

      4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Suite 114 Grady Dc Office, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Umosella is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Umosella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Umosella is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Marys Center For Maternal And Child Care Inc

      2333 Ontario Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gita Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Unity Health Care Inc.

      1310 Southern Ave Se, 
      Washington, DC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tonya Hailes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hailes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acquired Ichthyosis, and Follicular Ichthyosis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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 in District of Columbia, US?

      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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