The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in laguna beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near laguna beach, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Dewing Medicine Inc

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janne Dewing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Dewing is rated as an Experienced 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 Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Industrial Bronchitis, Hypothyroidism, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Dewing is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Michael W Shen MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Road, Suite 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Bobby Sasson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Sasson 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 Asthma, Peripheral Artery Disease, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Sasson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Executive Health Program

    20350 Southwest Birch Street, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Tilsen is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Tilsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Tilsen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Dean A Le MD Phd

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Le is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Hydrocephalus, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Le is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Kiet Loc Apc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiet Loc is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Loc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Foot Drop. Dr. Loc is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Cushing is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Cushing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Mission Viejo, CA

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 511, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    J Mark-Galbraith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Mark-Galbraith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Kidney Failure, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tengis Riznis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Riznis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Riznis is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Riznis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benhoor Khalpari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Khalpari is rated as an Experienced 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 Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Optumcare Medical Group

    11 Technology Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subrato Ghosh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ghosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Rhabdomyolysis, Malnutrition, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Ghosh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Rd Ste 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bavani Nadeswaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nadeswaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hepatitis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mahdad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ardith Courtney is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Courtney is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Courtney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Lawler is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Encephalitis. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Greg Barme MD Inc.

    1401 Avocado Ave Ste 608, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimiko Snider is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Snider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ignacio M. Carillo-Nunez, MD A Professional Corporation

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Seizures, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology), and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ensley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Ensley 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 Chordoma, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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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