The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors in New York, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1287 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near New York, US. Of these, 1197 are Experienced, 79 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Syed F. Sher
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Headache.

    Eric K. Mooney
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elizabeth E. Redd
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Redd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Meniere Disease.

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    Stephen P. Strasser
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

    136 Parkway Drive, 
    Cobleskill, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Strasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Emphysema, Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    John Novak
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

    136 Parkway Drive, 
    Cobleskill, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

    Jennifer O'reilly
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Internal Medicine

    Bassett Health Center Norwich

    55 Calvary Drive, 
    Norwich, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. O'reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Anzhela Dvorkina
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Century Medical & Dental Center

    200 Livingston St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anzhela Dvorkina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Dvorkina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Jonathan C. Winick
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Bay Shore, 370 East Main Street

    370 East Main Street, Suite 1, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    With more than 27 years of experience, Jonathan C. Winick, MD, joined Northwell Health in 2017. Dr. Winick is a general neurologist who has dedicated his career to treating and improving the lives of people with ischemic stroke and other cerebrovascular accidents. He most frequently sees patients for headaches, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease and other tremor conditions, neuropathies, peripheral nerve conditions and nerve injuries.Dr. Winick has been with South Shore University Hospital (formerly Southside Hospital) since 1997 and helped develop its neurology department into what it is today. He works closely with other neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide a full spectrum of care, and he refers to the larger, multidisciplinary team of Northwell specialists as necessary.Dr. Winick earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his neurology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Yeshiva University. He has also completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Yeshiva University and is board certified in neurology. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Winick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Stroke, Facial Paralysis, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

    Teresa M. O
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    110 East 40th Street, Room 501, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean

    Dr. O is a pediatric and adult facial plastic surgeon whose practice is two-fold: she is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment (medical and surgical) of hemangiomas and vascular lesions. She also manages all forms of facial paralysis.She is co-Director of the Facial Nerve Center and a doctor in the Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York (VBINY) at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospitals.While working with Dr. Milton Waner at VBINY, she saw many children and adults with facial paralysis. This led to an interest and further training in facial nerve reanimation techniques at the Massachusetts Eye, and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts.Dr. O is involved in basic science and clinical research. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and textbook chapters. She is also a peer reviewer for various specialty journals. Her research involves the pathogenesis of hemangiomas and the development of directed treatments. She is also involved in clincal research in facial paralysis.Dr. O is active in teaching residents and fellows. She is a member of several specialty societies such as ISSVA (International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies), Sir Charles Bell Society (Facial nerve disorders), AMA (American Medical Association), and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She serves on various committees at the Academy. She is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.What to expect:You will be greeted by a warm and helpful office team. The waiting room is sun-filled and child and adult friendly. We are ideally situated at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital on the upper east side of New York City near bus and subway lines.Dr. O approaches each patient as an individual. She will take a thorough history and physical exam. This will include a full head and neck examination with relevant imaging, and photography/video. If necessary, further investigative tests may be indicated, such as blood testing, MRI or CT imaging, or nerve conduction or electrical muscle studies.Your case may be discussed at a multidisciplinary conference comprised of various specialties in order to discuss the best treatment plan. Our team includes diagnostic and interventional radiology, medicine, plastic and oculoplastic surgery.Dr. O's approach to care:Dr. O is an advocate of a multidisciplinary team approach to care. Her previous training as an architect gives her a unique advantage in 3-D planning, facial aesthetics, and facial reconstruction. Dr. O is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.

    Elliott J. Salamon
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 200, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Salamon is a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Salamon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Laurence D. Haber
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    1000 Northern Boulevard, Suite 110, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Haber is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Haber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Optic Neuritis.

    Salman Azhar
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Azhar is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Azhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hemiplegia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    310 E 14th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mingyang Gray is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Gray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Adenoidectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery

    Mount Sinai Doctors East 85th Street

    234 E 85th St # 5, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Rosenberg is a Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Low Nasal Bridge, and Melanoma. Dr. Rosenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery
    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Leckenby is a Plastic Surgeon in Rochester, New York. Dr. Leckenby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top area of expertise is Facial Paralysis.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy Lee is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    160 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Jacobson is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Jacobson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis

    Teresella Gondolo MDPC

    3717 91st St, 
    Jackson Heights, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teresella Gondolo is a Neurologist in Jackson Heights, New York. Dr. Gondolo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Bell's Palsy.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Eytan is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Eytan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Septoplasty, and Myringotomy.

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Levine is a Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Levine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Gangrene, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, 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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