The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near Columbia, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology

    Mu Health Care Children's Specialty Center

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Shah is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Acuff is a Physiatrist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Acuff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    800 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Sporleder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sporleder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Compass Health Network Columbia-Broadway Bluffs

    2475 Broadway Bluffs Dr Ste 200, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akua Wiredu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wiredu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    305 N Keene St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Buffaloe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Buffaloe has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Opioid Use Disorder, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Up Smiley Lane Family Medicine Clinic

    2325 Smiley Ln, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carin Reust is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Reust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Dehydration, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Testicular Torsion.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Farid is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Farid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, and Memory Loss.

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

    Mu General Pediatrics Clinic

    551 Veterans United Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Allmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Allmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1605 E Broadway Ste 110, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Kammerich is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kammerich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Vanvoorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vanvoorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Hypothyroidism.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Drews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Emerson is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Dysferlinopathy, Autonomic Dysreflexia, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel San is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. San is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Cicero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Cicero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Dementia, Idiopathic Edema, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Meyerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Meyerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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