The 20 Best Hemiplegia Doctors Near Me in walker, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hemiplegia near walker, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Odonavan Blvd, Suite 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Durwin Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Purpura. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hemiplegia
    Distinguished in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rolf Morstead is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Morstead is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, and Dysarthria. Dr. Morstead is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mason Rau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hyperhidrosis, Sciatica, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Rau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-Prairieville

    17609 Old Jefferson Hwy Ste D, 
    Prairieville, LA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Jacques-Saunders is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Jacques-Saunders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Jacques-Saunders is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Potts is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Potts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Potts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John-paul Tortorich is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Tortorich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Fractured Spine, Acute Pain, and Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. Tortorich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Rahn-Setliff is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Rahn-Setliff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Acute Pain, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Rahn-Setliff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debbie Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cryptococcal Meningitis, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saad Karim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. Dr. Karim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramkaji Baniya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Baniya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baniya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hardeep Uppal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Apoplexy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yushen Wang-Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wang-Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Protein Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wang-Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bao Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville

    16220 Airline Hwy, 
    Prairieville, LA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Prairieville, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Derbigny is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Derbigny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Tendinitis, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Derbigny is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Derbigny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Sledge is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sledge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sledge is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Sledge is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Hemiplegia?

    Hemiplegia is a paralysis (loss of motor function) on one side of the body due to brain, nerve, or spinal cord injury or disease or a congenital birth defect. Hemiplegia can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.

    When should I see a Hemiplegia doctor near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia doctor near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia doctors near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia doctors near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia doctor near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia doctor near walker, LA?

    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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia 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 Hemiplegia doctors near walker, LA?

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

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