The 20 Best Bell's Palsy Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Bell's Palsy near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Kern County Neurological Medical Group

    1705 28th Street, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Quintana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Quintana is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Quintana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    United Neuroscience, Inc

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste A140, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hari Veedu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Veedu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Veedu is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Veedu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    United Neuroscience, Inc

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste A140, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura (ragoonanan) is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. (ragoonanan) is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Seizures. Dr. (ragoonanan) is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. (ragoonanan) is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Richard Alexan, M.D., Inc.

    4900 Commerce Dr, Ste A, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, French, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alexan is a diplomate of the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of The American Academy of Neurology and the Association of California Neurologist. He takes great pride in staying up to date in the latest advances in the field of neurology. He regularly attends continuing medical education opportunities to stay abreast of the most current neurological treatments and pharmaceutical improvements. Dr. Alexan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Alexan is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Alexan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Bakersfield Eye Institute, Inc.

    7508 Meany Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Please find additional information on our website. We look forward to seeing you. Dr. Hair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Hair is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Hair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Sleep Medicine | Neurology

    Katayoun Sabetian, MD Private Practice

    2323 16th St, Ste 206, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katayoun Sabetian is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sabetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Sabetian is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Sleep Medicine). Dr. Sabetian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Kern County Neurological Medical Group, Inc.

    1705 28th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sameh Labib is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Labib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Labib is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    United Neuroscience Inc

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste A140, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Theodore Popa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Popa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Stroke, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, and Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Popa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Central Valley Eye Care

    5000 Physicians Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Banihashemi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Banihashemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Banihashemi is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Banihashemi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy

    Maheep Virdi, M.D. & Associates

    8307 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1702, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maheep Birdi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Birdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Seizures. Dr. Birdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Bell's Palsy
    Neurology

    Kern County Neurological Medical Group, Inc.

    1705 28th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jian Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Migraine, Seizures, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Chester Avenue Medical Offices

    2531 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Payam Morgan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Entropion. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Comprehensive Care Clinic, Medical Corporation

    2615 H St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raju Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of California Medical Group A California Medical Par

    2323 16th St Ste 400, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Ophthalmology

    Golden State Eye Medical Group, Inc.

    2000 Physicians Blvd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Nazemi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Nazemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Glaucoma, and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Nazemi is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Stockdale Medical Offices

    3501 Stockdale Hwy, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thi Aye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Aye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Aye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Clinica Sierra Vista

    815 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunday Irene is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Irene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Omni Family Health

    525 Roberts Ln, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Egyptian

    Nagy Awadalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Awadalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Preferred Family Care Physicians

    5925-A Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajendra Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bell's Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Emerald Family Medical Group Inc

    212 Coffee Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armando Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Sinusitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Bell's Palsy?

    Bell palsy is a disorder of the nerve that controls movement of the muscles in the face. This nerve is called the facial or seventh cranial nerve.

    Damage to this nerve causes weakness or paralysis of these muscles. Paralysis means that you cannot use the muscles at all.

    When should I see a Bell's Palsy doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bell's Palsy 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 Bell's Palsy doctor near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 Bell's Palsy 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 Bell's Palsy 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 Bell's Palsy doctors near Bakersfield, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bell's Palsy 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 Bell's Palsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bell's Palsy 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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