The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Glendale, CA

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors near Glendale, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Glendale, CA. Of these, 110 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Michael Y. Karapetian
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Y. Karapetian, MD Private Practice

    5220 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and personal setting. Dr. Karapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Armen J. Cherik
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Armen J. Cherik Md., Inc.

    1215 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patients and their needs have the highest priority. Dr. Cherik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Hwan Z. Suk
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Hwan Z. Suk, MD Private Practice

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 240, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Suk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Ayuna K. Panossian
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Ayuna K. Panossian, MD Private Practice

    333 E Magnolia Blvd, Ste 103, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayuna Panossian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Panossian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panossian is currently accepting new patients.

    H R. Balian
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    H. Raffi Balian, MD Private Practice

    333 N Hill Ave, Ste 101, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Balian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Susac Syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Southern California Neurology Medical Group, Inc.

    416 E Colorado St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Cheung is a Neurologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Cheung has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Rabi Alam, MD Private Practice

    225 W Broadway, Ste 100, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rabi Alam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Alam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are IgG4-Related Disease, MAGIC Syndrome, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD). Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Pablo J. Bassuk, MD Private Practice

    1509 Wilson Terrace, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Bassuk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Bassuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Selzer is a Physiatrist in Glendale, California. Dr. Selzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mislynne Charles is a Physiatrist in Glendale, California. Dr. Charles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Stroke, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Alexander G. Gevorgyan, MD Private Practice

    1332 S Glendale Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Gevorgyan is a Neurologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Gevorgyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Southern California Hospital At Culver City

    1420 S Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharwin Tafazoli is a Physiatrist in Glendale, California. Dr. Tafazoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Contracture Deformity, Protein Deficiency, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Mikayel Grigoryan, MD Private Practice

    1451 E Chevy Chase Drive, Ste 201, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian

    Mikayel Grigoryan is a Neurologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Grigoryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Inspiremd

    1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 506, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chagas Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    303 South Glenoaks Boulevard, Suite 1, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edmond Melikterminas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Melikterminas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Melikterminas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1526 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Morice is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Morice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. Dr. Morice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging-Ct And Ultrasound At Los Angeles Medical Center

    1526 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Firestone is a Physiatrist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Firestone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Foot Drop, Paraplegia, and Myelomeningocele.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lupo is a Physiatrist in Burbank, California. Dr. Lupo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Alice Yung M.D. Inc.

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 325, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avriel Linane is a Neurologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Linane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tension Headache, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Antonio K. Liu
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    White Memorial Medical Group, Inc

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    We specialize in state of the art treatment of all diseases and conditions related to neurological conditions. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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 Glendale, CA?

    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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