The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors near San Jose, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near San Jose, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kazuko Shem is a Pain Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Shem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Myelomeningocele.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    County Of Santa Clara

    751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clava Vly Med, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Chaw is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Chaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Crew is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Crew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Neurogenic Bowel.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    County Of Santa Clara

    751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clava Vly Med, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariam Mian is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Mian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Spasticity, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Urgent, Primary, And Specialty Care Willow Glen-El Camino Health

    625 Lincoln Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajalakshmi Kalimuthu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Kalimuthu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Renal Glycosuria, Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Hyperglycerolemia, and Essential Pentosuria.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    County Of Santa Clara

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malcolm Lawton is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Post Polio Syndrome, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Mckenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Huie is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Huie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Englander is an Internal Medicine provider in San Jose, California. Dr. Englander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priya Varma is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Spasticity, Stroke, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberta Wang is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Steinke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Steinke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dysgraphia, Arachnoiditis, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine Associates Of San Jose Inc

    455 Oconnor Dr Ste 210, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kent is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Kent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    1720 Ringwood Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Teran is a Physiatrist in San Jose, California. Dr. Teran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top area of expertise is Paraplegia.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center

    2065 Los Gatos Almaden Rd, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saman Sabounchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Sabounchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Dysgraphia, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Pancreatic Pseudocyst.

    Amy C. Lee
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lee is a Neurologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Plastic Surgery

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    1263 E Arques Ave, 1st Floor Dept 11, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Nguyen is a Physiatrist and a Plastic Surgeon in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spasticity, and Paraplegia. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    15251 National Ave Ste 104, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Warshal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Warshal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics

    Los Altos Sub-Acute And Rehabilitation Center

    809 Fremont Ave, 
    Los Altos, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Silver is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Los Altos, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease.

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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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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