The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in bradenton, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near bradenton, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Jose F. Polanco
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Jose F. Polanco
    Internal Medicine

    Jose F Polanco MD PA

    311 3rd Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    941-708-3358
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jose Polanco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Polanco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Polanco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    4110 Manatee Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    941-748-8383
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Kallins is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Kallins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Kallins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Jorge L. Hernandez
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Jorge L. Hernandez
    Internal Medicine

    Jorge Hernandez, MD

    250 2nd St E Ste 3B, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jorge Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Attack, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
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    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    315 75th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    941-761-1998
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Esparza is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Esparza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Secondary Parkinsonism, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Esparza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Asad M. Ali
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Asad M. Ali
    Internal Medicine

    Family Care Inc.

    6078 14th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    941-752-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Asad Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Ali 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 Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mohammed A. Ansari
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mohammed A. Ansari
    Internal Medicine

    Ocala Regional Medical Center-Internal Medicine Gme Program

    1431 1st Ave W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    352-401-1000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Ansari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Acute Pancreatitis, Lymphangitis, and Necrosis. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Stephen P. Nicholas
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Stephen P. Nicholas
    Internal Medicine

    Dedicated Senior Medical Center Of Florida LLC

    1505 53rd Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    941-357-7950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Nicholas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Nicholas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Maura E. Buete
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Maura E. Buete
    Family Medicine
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    Lavender Health Care Of Florida LLLP

    2901 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    941-364-4379
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maura Buete is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Buete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Buete is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Angels Who Care LLC

    677 N Washington Blvd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    941-225-8198
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Merritt is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Adel Asaad
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Adel Asaad
    Internal Medicine

    Lung Associates Of Sarasota LLC

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 705, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    941-366-5864
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
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    Adel Asaad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Asaad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Asaad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-8561
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Papuchis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Papuchis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Papuchis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

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    1700 Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-2158
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Bajorek is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Bajorek 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Dr. Bajorek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. David M. Rizzo
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. David M. Rizzo
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Sarasota, FL

    2325 S Tamiami Trl Ste B, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    941-477-6877
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Werther R. Marciales
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Werther R. Marciales
    Internal Medicine

    Maxhealth Now Of Florida LLC

    3844 Bee Ridge Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    941-379-8481
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Werther Marciales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Marciales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Ascites, Muscle Atrophy, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 do I find the best Paraplegia doctor near bradenton, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Paraplegia doctors near bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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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