The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in pekin, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near pekin, IL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
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    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Kattah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kattah is rated as an Advanced 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 Vertigo, Brown Syndrome, Papilledema, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Kattah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kattah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Blume is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Blume is rated as an Advanced 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Blume is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Blume is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffani Franada is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Franada 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Migraine. Dr. Franada is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Franada is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepak Nair is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Nair is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bond Eye Associates

    725 S 14th St, 
    Pekin, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Bond is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Bond 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Chalazion. Dr. Bond is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Stroke Clinic

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Elias Samaha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Samaha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Stroke, Seizures, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Samaha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Samaha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Swetha Vennavaram is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Vennavaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vennavaram is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Vennavaram is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Heartland Health Services

    1701 W Garden St, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devashish Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Agarwal 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, and Sciatica.

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

    Heartland Health Services

    1701 W Garden St, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregg Stoner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Stoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Stoner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    Unitypoint Clinic Senior Health-Methodist Atrium

    900 Main St Ste 250, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aneesh Neekhra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Neekhra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Seizures, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Neekhra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    Unitypoint Clinic Senior Health-Methodist Atrium

    900 Main St Ste 250, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tsung-how Liu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Osf Saint Francis-Radiation Oncology

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Riefkohl-Ortiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Riefkohl-Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sickle Cell Disease, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Riefkohl-Ortiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    200 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Wang 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    200 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reuben Valenzuela is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Valenzuela 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Valenzuela is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    200 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ajay Goenka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Goenka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Goenka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Children's Hospital Of Illinois - Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat

    420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Suite 301, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Greinwald is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Greinwald 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 Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Ruptured Eardrum, and Otitis. Dr. Greinwald is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Greinwald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    OSF Children's Hospital Of Illinois - Pediatric Neurology

    420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Woodruff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Woodruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Woodruff is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Woodruff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Proctor Community Hospital

    5409 N Knoxville Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Hickerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Hickerson 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery

    7301 N Knoxville Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Geraghty is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Geraghty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Geraghty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery

    7301 N Knoxville Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Klemens is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Klemens 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 Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Klemens is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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 pekin, IL?

    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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