The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Van Nuys, CA

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors near Van Nuys, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Van Nuys, CA. Of these, 74 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Danny Arzanipour
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Physiatry

    Primary Care & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Northridge, CA

    18460 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Arzanipour is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Arzanipour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Arzanipour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Shavash Safvati M D Inc.

    12626 Riverside Dr Ste 303, 
    Valley Village, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shavash Safvati is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in Valley Village, California. Dr. Safvati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Christopher R. Buttelman
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Buttelman Medical Coproration

    17075 Devonshire St, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Buttelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Buttelman has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    15107 Vanowen St, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Amde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Amde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    15107 Vanowen St, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Tsyganovskiy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Tsyganovskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    6850 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 217, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suman Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Shiffman & Buch MDS Inc

    15211 Vanowen St Ste 207, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwani Bhardwaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Bhardwaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Panorama City Medical Center

    8110 Woodman Ave, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vartan Tashjian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Tashjian has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Paraplegia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Tashjian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    13321 Victory Blvd, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vagharshak Pilossyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Pilossyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Community Healthcare

    6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Peeks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Peeks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Valley Community Healthcare

    6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Luna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Shiraz Medical Group, Inc.

    16952 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keyvan Shirazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Shirazi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Newborn Jaundice, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Dale J Brent MD A Medical Corporation

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 411, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Brent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Brent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Derderyan Medical Group Inc.

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 308, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleg Liakhovetski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Liakhovetski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Tubular Necrosis, Sepsis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Care Center Pain Management

    16550 Ventura Blvd Ste 120, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pouya Lavian is a Neurologist in Encino, California. Dr. Lavian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Spasticity, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine

    Michael Shabtai M.D. Inc.

    17075 Devonshire St Ste 107, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shabtai is a Pain Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Shabtai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Paraplegia, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Poliomyelitis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    El Proyecto Del Barrio Inc.

    18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Belayneh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Belayneh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Acrospiroma, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Office

    18460 Roscoe Blvd Fl 3, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babak Bina is a Physiatrist in Northridge, California. Dr. Bina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    18370 Burbank Blvd, Suite 414, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ahoubim is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ahoubim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Stroke, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Nighat Sarwar, Md, Inc

    18370 Burbank Blvd, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nighat Sarwar is a Neurologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Sarwar has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Seizures.

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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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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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