The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Facial Paralysis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 37 are Experienced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Valenzuela is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Valenzuela 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 Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Graves Disease. Dr. Valenzuela is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Kastl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kastl 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Kastl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmad Mustapha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mustapha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and COVID-19. Dr. Mustapha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Carl-Hernandez is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Carl-Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Carl-Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohan Ramchandra-Walvekar is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ramchandra-Walvekar 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 Sialadenitis, Mikulicz Disease, Salivary Duct Stones, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ramchandra-Walvekar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonas Miller is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheryl Martin-Schild is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Martin-Schild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martin-Schild is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Bolton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 900, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Owen Lacour-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour-Iii 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lacour-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Paul Dreschnack MD LLC

    3600 Saint Charles Ave Ste 101, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Dreschnack is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dreschnack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His clinical expertise encompasses Costochondritis and Facial Paralysis. Dr. Dreschnack is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Balkan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Balkan 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 Strabismus, Blepharitis, Esotropia, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Dr. Balkan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract. Dr. Hendricks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 900, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Lanoux is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lanoux 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 Cataract, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lanoux is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    826 Harrison Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Jocelyn Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wood 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 Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Issam Eid is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Eid 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 Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Duct Stones, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Eid is board certified in American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Eid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Carter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Carter 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Lawton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton 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 Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Esotropia, and Papilledema. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LCMC Health Ponchartrain Health Center

    6100 Pontchartrain Blvd, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Trainor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Trainor 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 Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures. Dr. Trainor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sambit Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta 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 Avian Influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Parainfluenza.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    St. Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Giuffreda-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chalmette, Louisiana. Dr. Giuffreda-Iii 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 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Headache, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

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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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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