The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in temple terr, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near temple terr, FL. Of these, 46 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rehabilitation And Electrodiagnostics PA

    625 E. Twiggs Street,, Suite 103, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Kornberg is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kornberg is rated as an Advanced 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 Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Kornberg is board certified in AB PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Kornberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Rehabilitation And Electrodiagnostics PA

    625 E. Twiggs Street,, Suite 103, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Bassem Hanalla is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hanalla is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemiplegia, Stroke, Paraplegia, and Spasticity. Dr. Hanalla is board certified in American Board Of Physical Med & Rehabilitation and AB PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Hanalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Rehabilitation And Electrodiagnostics PA

    625 E. Twiggs Street,, Suite 103, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kadir Carruthers is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Carruthers is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Carruthers is board certified in American Board Of Physical Med & Rehabilitation, AB PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and AB PM&R (Brain Injury Medicine). Dr. Carruthers is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Bluestone Physician Services FL LLC

    10150 Highland Manor Dr Ste 240, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Preston Hatlestad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hatlestad is rated as an Advanced 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 Paraplegia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Hatlestad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    5035 E Busch Blvd Ste 1A, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Russian, Spanish, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients

    Okoroafor Maduagwu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Maduagwu 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Maduagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Dedicated Senior Medical Centers Of Florida LLC

    8727 Temple Terrace Hwy, 
    Temple Terr, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Faroese, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Vyas Dake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple Terr, Florida. Dr. Dake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tangier Disease, Apo A-I Deficiency, Abetalipoproteinemia, and Chorea-Acanthocytosis. Dr. Dake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Himanshu J Patel MD PA

    13305 N 56th St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarak Choksi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Choksi 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Choksi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Pioneer Medical Group PL.

    13067 N Telecom Pkwy, 
    Temple Terrace, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haseeb Hashmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Bluestone Physician Services Southeast LLC

    10150 Highland Manor Dr Ste 205, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramon Osorio-Figueroa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Osorio-Figueroa 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 Hemiplegia, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Osorio-Figueroa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    James A Haley VA Medical Center

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samantha Mendelson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mendelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirsten Fisher is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    James A Haley VA Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin White is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paraplegia, and Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. White is board certified in AB PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and AB PM&R (Spinal Cord Injury Medicine).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    James A Haley VA Medical Center

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tommy Yu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cecille Pope is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Koerner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Koerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    James A Haley Veterans Hospital

    13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Scott is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roberto Dominguez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Paraplegia, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dominguez is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

    13801 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Ste 401, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edmund Grant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Horner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Grant is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dedicated Senior Medical Center East Tampa LLC

    3128 E Hillsborough Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atza Acosta-Feliciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Acosta-Feliciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

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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 temple terr, 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 temple terr, 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 does MediFind rank Paraplegia doctors near temple terr, 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 temple terr, 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 temple terr, 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 temple terr, 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 temple terr, 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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