The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors in The United States

Mustafa Sahin is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sahin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

Craig Blackstone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Blackstone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spasticity.

Kazuko Shem is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Shem is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Myelomeningocele.

"Shaena Blevins, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who practiced neurology in Gainesville, Georgia, for more than a decade. She loves her patients and, ""the long-term relationships and continuity of care that being a neurologist allows,"" she says. Dr. Blevins feels it is key to listen to her patients and their caregivers. She also believes, ""it is of utmost importance for my patients to understand their disease and treatment options."" Dr. Blevins and her husband are happy to be returning 'home' to the Appalachian Highlands to raise their children around family. Procedures". Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Transverse Myelitis, and Memory Loss. Dr. Blevins is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Raised in Albany, New York, Dr. Christine Gallati attended Cornell University for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency with Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Gallati’s clinical interests include childhood development, pediatric acute care, anxiety/depression, preventive medicine, women’s health, and hypertension. She is passionate about empowering her patients. By helping them understand their bodies and chronic conditions, Dr. Gallati educates each patient so they can fully participate in the healthcare they seek and receive.“I always like to understand my patients’ goals and priorities. I find this is essential for treating patients holistically. I am focused on creating partnerships with my patients and their families. I want to make sure my patients leave the office feeling motivated with a care plan that is realistic and fits their lifestyle.”Having relocated from the greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Gallati, her husband, and their son are exploring all of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. She enjoys hiking, working out, trying new restaurants, and cooking new recipes at home. Dr. Gallati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gallati is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gallati is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Sher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Headache.

. Dr. Jett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Jett is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Amrita Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Denver, North Carolina. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dhillon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cristina L. Sadowsky is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include spinal cord injury and paralysis restoration. Dr. Sadowsky is also a founder and the clinical director of the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. This program was built on the philosophy that functional restoration is possible for a long time after an injury, utilizing structured medico-rehabilitative interventions through activity-based restorative therapies (ABRT). She serves as a section editor for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports and is a recurrent invited reviewer for several peer-reviewed medical journals and government and privately funded competitive grant awards for spinal cord injury related research. Dr. Sadowsky has organized numerous courses and seminars, and has been invited to lecture in different universities and at national and international meetings, such as the American Academy of PM&R, American Spinal Cord Injury Association, International Spinal Cord Society and many more. She has published several manuscripts in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and chapters in prominent specialty books. Dr. Sadowsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sadowsky is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Rita Hamilton is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hamilton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine- American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation/Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine- American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Dr. Albert Recio is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spinal cord injury, spasticity management, wound healing, paralysis restoration and aquatics medicine. He is a physician in the paralysis restoration program at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and medical director for the aquatics medicine program there. Dr. Recio received his medical degree from the Perpetual Help College of Medicine in the Philippines. He began internship training there and completed it at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Recio did his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which is associated with Harvard Medical School. He then performed a fellowship in spinal cord injury medicine at University of Washington Medical Center. His research interests include functional electrical stimulation, activity-based restoration therapy and electrical stimulation for wound healing. For more than 15 years, Dr. Recio has been a volunteer physician for medical missions in the Republic of the Philippines. He is a member of the American Paraplegia Society, the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Recio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Transverse Myelitis, and Spasticity. Dr. Recio is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

I provide comprehensive care to people who have sustained spinal cord injury (SCI) or disease. The goal of my practice is to minimize medical complications related to spinal cord injury, while facilitating achievement of the maximal level of physical function and psychosocial adjustment. By working in a multidisciplinary team with other rehabilitation professionals, we strive to allow the patient realize a very high quality of life. In addition, I care for patients with disabilities related to other neurologic conditions including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre Syndrom. I always strive to provide patient centered care by offering a comprehensive approach and unparalleled access. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Stein is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Spinal Cord Medicine.

Francois Bethoux is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bethoux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Thalamotomy.

Karen Kowalske is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kowalske is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Poliomyelitis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

Rachel Kermen, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Endeavor Health, treats spine and musculoskeletal pain with a focus on neurologic rehabilitation, spasticity management and integrative medicine. She creates individualized rehabilitation plans for patients with functional impairments and disabilities using medications, exercise, lifestyle interventions and mind-body techniques. A graduate of the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship and a certified diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Kermen takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to restoring function and wellbeing. Dr. Kermen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Kermen is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehab.

Gregory Nemunaitis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Nemunaitis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. Dr. Nemunaitis is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 1999.

Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Dicianno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hydrocele. Dr. Dicianno is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Dr. Philippines Cabahug is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cabahug completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins and got her clinical fellowship in spinal cord injury medicine at Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI), where she joined the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury as a full-time physician. Dr. Cabahug has worked on several publications regarding Lean Six Sigma Quality Improvement Project focused on improving discharge paperwork. She is also an online contributor to “PM&R Knowledge Now,” the online resource of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Cabahug is the director of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-US) at KKI. She runs two MSK-US clinics at KKI: a musculoskeletal diagnostic clinic and an ultrasound-guided intrathecal pump access clinic. Dr. Cabahug is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Cabahug is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Keith Mckee is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Mckee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, Troyer Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

Anita Kou is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Kou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Kou is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehab.