The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in Detroit, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near Detroit, MI. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Ali A. Bitar
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Rehabilitation Institute Of Michigan

    261 Mack Avenue, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Bitar is a Physiatrist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bitar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Phantom Limb Pain, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Bitar is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward R. Dabrowski
    Elite in Cerebral Palsy
    Elite in Cerebral Palsy

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    25100 Kelly Road, 
    Roseville, MI 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dabrowski is a Physiatrist in Roseville, Michigan. Dr. Dabrowski has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Dabrowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Susan L. Youngs
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Oakwood Family Center

    18501 Rotunda Drive, Suite 200, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Youngs is a Pediatrics provider in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Youngs has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Youngs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Figueroa is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Athetosis.

    Eileen M. Donovan
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Oakwood Family Center

    18501 Rotunda Drive, Suite 200, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eileen Donovan is a Pediatrics provider in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Donovan has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Spasticity. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Pelshaw is a Pediatrics provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Pelshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan

    3901 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Krause is a Physiatrist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Krause is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Myotonia Congenita, and Concussion.

    Wendy A. Contreras
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Physiatry

    Corewell Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - 17000 Hubbard Dr

    17000 Hubbard Drive, Suite 800, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Wendy Contreras is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Contreras has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Stroke, and Spasticity.

    Melissa Mafiah
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Corewell Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - 17000 Hubbard Dr

    17000 Hubbard Drive, Suite 800, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Mafiah is a Physiatrist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Mafiah has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, and Foot Drop.

    Jose L. Mendez
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology | Physiatry

    Corewell Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - 17000 Hubbard Dr

    17000 Hubbard Drive, Suite 800, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jose Mendez is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Mendez has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 8A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin George is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Friendship Manor Nursing Home

    3950 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Santia is a Pediatrics provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Santia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Hemiplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Friendship Manor Nursing Home

    3950 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniela Tapos is a Pediatric Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Tapos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Aphantasia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology

    Friendship Manor Nursing Home

    3950 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aimee Luat is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Luat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Epilepsy, Parkes Weber Syndrome, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Friendship Manor Nursing Home

    3950 Beaubien St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Ayers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ayers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Hepatitis C, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Detroit Receiving Hospital

    4201 Saint Antoine St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Smitherman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Smitherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Arthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Detroit Receiving Hospital

    4201 Saint Antoine St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    University Internal Medicine Specialists

    50 E Canfield St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renato Roxas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Roxas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Pro Care Helath Plan Inc.

    3956 Mount Elliott St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henri Godbold is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Godbold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jules Constantinou is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Constantinou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebral Palsy?

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that involve the brain. This affects nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.

    There are several different types of CP, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed.

    When should I see a Cerebral Palsy doctor near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral Palsy doctor near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral Palsy doctors near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral Palsy doctors near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral Palsy doctor near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebral 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor near Detroit, MI?

    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 Cerebral 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 Cerebral 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 Cerebral Palsy doctors near Detroit, MI?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebral 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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