The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Christina M. Kwasnica
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    SJHMC Transplant Center

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kwasnica believes patients with TBI benefit from the team approach to rehabilitation.  Wether it be physical or cognitive issues, she uses the multitude of resources Barrow has to maximize patient function. Dr. Kwasnica is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Michael Crincoli
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Banner - University Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Institute

    755 East McDowell Road, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy hiking, outdoors, yoga, cooking and travel. Dr. Crincoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hemiplegia.

    Heather Bartz
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Banner - University Medicine Internal Medicine Clinic

    1300 North 12th Street, Suite 508, Floor 5, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy trying new activities and will run, hike, swim, do yoga - whatever it takes to keep in shape and stay energized. I really like to spend most of my time hanging out with my husband and three young boys. Dr. Bartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lactic Acidosis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Pyomyositis.

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    Erik L. Ortega
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Dysferlinopathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Valley Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation P C

    222 W Thomas Rd Ste 114, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthias Linke is a Physiatrist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Linke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia.

    Shishir V. Shah
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    SJHMC Wound Care Clinic

    350 W Thomas Rd T8, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shishir Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Paraplegia. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kruer is a Pediatric Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kruer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Aligned Medical Providers LLC

    775 E Willetta St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ken Ota is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ota has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Ota is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Physicians Associates PC

    345 E Virginia Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Agnone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Agnone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Empyema, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Palliative Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group Palliative Care - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd Ste 600, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anirudha Rathnam is a Palliative Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Rathnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Paraplegia, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Stanford is a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Stanford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Valley Medical Associates

    1930 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nisarg Sheth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Valley Medical Associates

    1930 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Boccia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Boccia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Boccia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Valley Medical Associates

    1930 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivasa Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Dehydration, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    33 W Tamarisk St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Paget's Disease of Bone, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Arizona Orthopedic And Fracture Surgeons PC

    444 W Osborn Rd Ste 200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Candyce Williams is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Arachnoiditis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Syringobulbia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3411 N 5th Ave Ste 209, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmine Kelley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hemiplegia, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Valley Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    222 W Thomas Rd Ste 114, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexi Gurick is a Physiatrist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gurick has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top area of expertise is Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology

    Desert Neurology LTD.

    2501 E Southern Ave Ste 17, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Suber is a Neurologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Suber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Pritish S. Pawar
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Foothills Neurology

    4530 E Muirwood Dr, Ste 111, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pritish Pawar is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Pawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis. Dr. Pawar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Paraplegia?

    Paraplegia is a paralysis which affects all or part of the lower body, the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Paralysis involves a loss of muscle control and can be complete or partial.  While there are different types and causes of paraplegia, the most common type is caused by spinal cord injury due to trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, violence, sports or recreation injuries, alcohol use, or gunshot or knife wound) that damages the spinal cord. After a traumatic spinal cord injury, additional damage often occurs over time due to bleeding, swelling, and inflammation. In contrast, non-traumatic spinal cord injury may be caused by arthritis, cancer, inflammation, infections, nerve or autoimmune diseases, polio, or disk degeneration of the spine.

    When should I see a Paraplegia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Paraplegia 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 Paraplegia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Paraplegia 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 Paraplegia 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 Paraplegia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

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

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