The 20 Best Hemiplegia Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Hemiplegia near Columbia, MD. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology

    Maryland Neurological Center

    11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 212, Suite 212, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Kao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kao 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 Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Morton Neuroma, and Neuralgia. Dr. Kao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Hospital Medicine

    Shakunmala Gupta

    9650 Santiago Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shakunmala Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gupta 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 Dementia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Anemia. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Jacob Cherian MD LLC

    10910 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 105R, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Cherian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Cherian 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 Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

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    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Personal Physician Care LLC

    6334 Cedar Ln Ste 103, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lazris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lazris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Patricia M. Sullivan MD LLC

    10796 Hickory Ridge Rd, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mateen Awan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Awan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Meyer 1-163, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. R. Samuel Mayer is an associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests include complications of critical illness, spine disorders, pain management, disorders of muscle tone and cancer rehabilitation. Dr. Mayer serves as the director of cancer rehabilitation, director of undergraduate medical education and residency program director for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from the honors program in medical education at Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush Medical College. He was chair of the Committee on Medical Education for the American Medical Student Association while he was a medical student. After completing his residency, he remained on faculty at Rush Medical College, eventually becoming the residency program director and acting chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He joined the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins in 2001. Dr. Mayer serves as director of the Medical Student Summer Clinical Experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the Association of Academic Physiatrists. He is Editor in Chief of Knowledge NOW, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's online encyclopedia of the field. In 2014, he was named Distinguished Clinician by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Mayer is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    1406 Crain S Hwy 106, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Richard Choi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Hemiplegia
    Distinguished in Hemiplegia

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maciej Poltorak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Poltorak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pediatrics | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Pediatrics | Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Felling is the director of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Stroke Program and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with a wide range of cerebrovascular disorders. With combined training in child neurology and vascular neurology he offers expertise in both the acute diagnosis and treatment of stroke as well as longitudinal management of the neurological consequences of stroke in children. Dr. Felling earned both his M.D. and his Ph.D. in neuroscience at Penn State College of Medicine. He completed residency training in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also completed residency training in pediatric neurology and a fellowship in vascular neurology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Felling's goal is to improve the clinical care of patients through the development of efficient pathways for the rapid evaluation and treatment of children presenting with stroke. He is part of a multidisciplinary team of providers that care for children with cerebrovascular disorders. Clinical research efforts are aimed at improving neurological function in children following stroke and other brain injuries. Dr. Felling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Concussion, Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Felling is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Physiatry

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Meyer 1-163, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ning Cao, M.D., is a rehabilitation physician specializing in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. She has training and expertise using nerve block and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity management and robotic-assisted technology to help patients recover and regain independence after brain injury and other neurologic conditions. In addition, she is a musculoskeletal sonographer and performs acupuncture for stroke recovery and pain management. Dr. Cao obtained her medical degree from the Hebei Medical University in China. She completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Albert Einstein Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Cao has served as an attending physician and a director of stroke rehabilitation programs in several medical centers, most recently at MossRehab/Jefferson Health. She has held her academic appointment as clinical associate professor in rehabilitation medicine at Thomas Jefferson University since 2020. Dr. Cao’s research focuses on improving quality of care and outcomes for patients who experience stroke. She led several research projects, including investigation of the feasibility and efficacy of robotic-assisted gait training in inpatient rehabilitation setting and effectiveness of early rehabilitation program for COVID patients. Dr. Cao has co-authored numerous research papers and presented her findings at national and international rehabilitation conferences. Dr. Cao has served as a mentor and an educator helping train many medical students, residents and fellows across several programs. Dr. Cao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Alien Hand Syndrome. Dr. Cao is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sun is an expert in both pediatric neurology and cerebrovascular neurology, with a special interest in pediatric and young adult stroke. She focuses on both acute care of stroke as well as longitudinal management of an array of neurologic conditions that affect children and young adults. Dr. Sun’s research focuses broadly on pediatric and young adult stroke, with emphasis on discovering the causes, treatments, and prevention of stroke in the young. More specifically, Dr. Sun is investigating novel monitoring and stroke prevention techniques in children with moyamoya disease, which is a rare disease that places affected children and young adults at high risk of stroke. The goal of Dr. Sun's research is to improve outcomes and quality of life of individuals affected by stroke and moyamoya disease. In addition to her clinical and research interests, Dr. Sun is the associate program director of the Child Neurology residency program at Johns Hopkins. After completing medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Sun completed her pediatrics and neurology residency training at Johns Hopkins, and subsequently she completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology/Stroke. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Stiff Person Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Engle, D.O., is a rehabilitation physician specializing in cancer rehabilitation, with clinic locations in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington. Dr. Engle uses a multidisciplinary approach to treat the whole patient throughout the cancer care continuum. Her focus is on addressing cancer and impairments related to cancer treatment. She aims to improve quality of life, and maintain and improve function whenever possible. Dr. Engle is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in cancer rehabilitation at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center after a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Stony Brook University. Videos Dr. Jessica Engle. Dr. Engle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Lymphedema, and Meige Disease. Dr. Engle is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Meyer 1-163, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dorianne Feldman is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She focuses on critical care physical medicine and rehabilitation. She combines both her skills as a physical therapist and physiatrist when treating her patients. Dr. Feldman holds B.S. and M.S.P.T. degrees from Boston University, and received her M.D. from the George Washington University School of Medicine. Following medical school, she completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center/University of Maryland and then a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She served as chief resident from 2008-2009 for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and was subsequently appointed as a clinical associate. Dr. Feldman has published extensively, including five chapters in professional books. She has received numerous awards and honors, and was twice the recipient of the Hopkins Healer Award for excellence in patient care during residency. In April 2017, Dr. Feldman was inducted into the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Inductees are honored for their professionalism, communication skills, diagnostic prowess, depth of knowledge, ability to negotiate the health care system, passion for patient care and service as a role model to medical trainees. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Dorianne Feldman, M.D., inducted into Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transverse Myelitis, Paraplegia, and Bursitis. Dr. Feldman is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Health & Wellness Center LLC

    9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 103, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitul Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Dave 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 Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Signaturemd

    5116 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste A, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kaplan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemochromatosis, Stomach Cancer, Hepatic Hemangioma, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine

    Primary Health & Wellness Center LLC

    9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 103, 
    Ellicott City, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rita Dhawan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Dhawan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Family Medicine

    Roseu Medical Center LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 390, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uzochukwu Unegbu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Unegbu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    Rene' L Gelber MD PC

    14201 Laurel Park Dr Ste 223, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Neckritz is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Neckritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Experienced in Hemiplegia

    UM Capital Region Medical Group

    7150 Contee Rd, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Reaves is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Reaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Dysarthria, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Reaves is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemiplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Adfinitas Health Palliative Services Of Michigan PLLC

    7250 Parkway Dr Ste 500, 
    Hanover, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahana Karim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hanover, Maryland. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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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