The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in baker, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near baker, LA. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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67 providers found
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Michael-Rhodes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Michael-Rhodes 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 Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Michael-Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Convenient Care LLC

    18989 Old Scenic Hwy, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Smothers-Swift is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Smothers-Swift is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smothers-Swift is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CenterWell Baker

    6404 Groom Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tolulope Famuyiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Famuyiro 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, and Malnutrition. Dr. Famuyiro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Witt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital

    8300 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Toups-Hetzler is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Toups-Hetzler is rated as a Distinguished 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 Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Toups-Hetzler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki 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 Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vellanki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Ausef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ausef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ausef is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Mcclure is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclure 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclure is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amar Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pericarditis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Elite Eyewear Inc

    4848 North Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Peavy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Peavy 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, Nearsightedness, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Astigmatism. Dr. Peavy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7373 Perkins Rd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wharton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Wharton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Cooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Purpura. Dr. Cooley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Babin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Babin 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 Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I Joseph-Albergamo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph-Albergamo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Joseph-Albergamo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. West 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 Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Dedeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dedeaux 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Dedeaux is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corporation

    7479 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Greeson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Greeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Dr. Greeson 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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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