The 20 Best Facial Paralysis Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

Find the Top Facial Paralysis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Facial Paralysis near Nashville, TN. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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65 providers found
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Malatesta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Malatesta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Young 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 Chorea, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Young is board certified in  .

    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 30400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Stephan is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stephan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Facial Paralysis, Meige Syndrome, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Facial Paralysis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 30400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shiayin Yang is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Facial Paralysis, Ear Cancer, Bell's Palsy, and Meige Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    W. Garrison Strickland MD PC

    300 20th Ave N Ste 604, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Strickland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Strickland 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Specialtycare

    Brentwood, TN 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lindenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Mononeuropathy, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Memory Loss, and Vasoconstriction. Dr. Lindenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Skull Base Center

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 7209, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonios Varelas is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Varelas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Tonsillitis, Sinus Cancer, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Wesley & Klippenstein PC

    1800 Church St Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Meador is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Meador is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Wesley & Klippenstein PC

    1800 Church St Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Dryden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dryden is rated as an Advanced 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 Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kareem Tawfik is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tawfik is rated as an Advanced 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 Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, CHARGE Syndrome, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louise Mawn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mawn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Iridectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Skull Base Center

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 7209, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew O'malley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. O'malley 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 Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

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

    The Frist Clinic At Tristar Centennial-Suite 400

    2400 Patterson St Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    Centennial Head And Neck Surgery

    335 24th Ave N Ste 120, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bekeny is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bekeny 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 Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Bekeny is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Frist Clinic At Tristar Centennial-Suite 400

    2400 Patterson St Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mindy Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    General Surgery

    Centennial Head And Neck Surgery

    335 24th Ave N Ste 120, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    C Blake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Ophthalmology

    Brian S Biesman MD PLLC

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 416, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Biesman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Biesman 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 Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Pediatric Neurology

    TriStar Medical Group Children's Specialists - Suite 450

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 450, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesus Pina is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Pina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sally W. Burbank M.D.

    1916 Patterson St Ste 503, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sally Burbank is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burbank is rated as an Experienced 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 Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Sitosterolemia, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Facial Paralysis
    Experienced in Facial Paralysis

    Wesley & Klippenstein PC

    1800 Church St Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Klippenstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Klippenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Facial Paralysis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Ectropion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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