Facial Paralysis
Starting with who treats it: facial paralysis is usually evaluated by a neurologist, often with the collaboration of the otolaryngologist and the physical therapist during recovery. It is a loss or weakness of movement in the muscles on one side of the face.
What is it? It occurs when the function of the nerve that controls facial expression is disrupted, making it hard to make gestures such as smiling, closing the eye, or raising the eyebrow on that side.
Common symptoms: Drooping of the corner of the mouth, difficulty closing one eyelid, changes in taste, or sensitivity to sounds.
When to see a doctor? A prompt evaluation is advisable when the weakness appears suddenly, so that a professional can identify its cause and guide appropriate rehabilitation.
Data on 348 doctors who treat facial paralysis
Specialties that treat facial paralysis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in facial paralysis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Frequently asked questions
What is facial paralysis?
Starting with who treats it: facial paralysis is usually evaluated by a neurologist, often with the collaboration of the otolaryngologist and the physical therapist during recovery. It is a loss or weakness of movement in the muscles on one side of the face.
Which doctor treats facial paralysis?
Facial Paralysis is usually treated by specialists in physiotherapist, geriatrician, complementary therapist, general practitioner, neurophysiologist, neurologist, otolaryngologist, pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, otolaryngologist, neurologist, pediatric neurologist, sports medicine physician, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.