ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Those with facial nerve disorders can now seek multidisciplinary care at Michigan Medicine’s new Facial Nerve Clinic. Located at the Kellogg Eye Center, the clinic team will serve patients with facial nerve disorders, including facial paralysis, uncoordinated and unintentional facial movements and paralysis-related eyelid disorders. Patients using the clinic will undergo pre-screening to develop an itinerary for their first visit, and will work with specialists and their referring physicians to design treatment plans. “Without timely and integrated care, patients with facial nerve disorders can suffer from serious consequences, including loss of vision,” Shannon Joseph, M.D., M.Sc., an ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic surgery, told Michigan Medicine News. The new Facial Nerve Clinic has been created by experts in 10 specialty areas including:Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeryOculoplastic surgeryNeurologyNeuro-otologyPlastic surgeryOptometryComprehensive ophthalmologyCorneal surgeryOccupational therapy and neuromuscular retrainingSocial workPatients can be referred to the clinic or can schedule an appointment by calling: 734-936-8051.