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Facial Nerve Care

If facial nerve damage impacts your ability to change facial expressions, our experts can help.

Facial Nerve Care

If facial nerve damage impacts your ability to change facial expressions, our experts can help.

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Complete Care After Facial Surgery

If you’ve experienced facial nerve damage, our nonsurgical and surgical options can help. The USC Facial Nerve Center offers complete care for all disorders affecting the movement of the face.

We are national leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Your care team includes members of multiple medical specialties working together to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

We offer access to rehabilitation experts to help you better express yourself after surgery. We’re committed to restoring facial nerve function and improving your quality of life.

Treatments

Physical Therapy for Facial Paresis and Synkinesis

Why Choose Us for Your Facial Nerve Care

Your treatment team includes world-class experts in facial nerve repair and rehabilitation.

Our advanced neurodiagnostics can help determine whether other options beyond surgery could help you recover.

You have access to the latest treatments through our clinical research program.

Our Locations

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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

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1812 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208-1407
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Glendale - Otolaryngology (ENT)

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222 W. Eulalia Street Suite 200
Ste 200
Glendale, CA 91204
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Open until 5:00pm
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La Canada Flintridge - Otolaryngology

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1370 Foothill Blvd Suite 100
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La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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Our Team

Nadia Chan, MD

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology

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Joni Doherty, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Neurotology, Otolaryngology

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Kevin Hur, MD

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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery

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Michael Johns, MD

Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Gender-Affirming Care, Voice and Swallowing Disorders

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Eric Kezirian, MD

Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine

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Niels Kokot, MD

Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

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Raymond Kung, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology

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Daniel Kwon, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

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Alexander Markarian, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Gender-Affirming Care

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Roxana Moayer, MD

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Gender-Affirming Care, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery,…

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Karla O'dell, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients
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Medical Specialties

Otolaryngology, Laryngology, Gender-Affirming Care, Airway Intervention and Reconstruction, Voice and…

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John Oghalai, MD

Chair and Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Accepting new and returning patients

Medical Specialties

Neurotology, Otolaryngology

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