The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Downers Grove, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    NANI Internal Med ACO, LLC

    412 63rd St, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Simon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Orthopedics

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

    26W171 Roosevelt Rd., 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Kou is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Kou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Kou is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehab.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    26W171 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Aliga is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Aliga 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 Foot Drop, Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Aliga is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified).

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    26W171 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Mclemore is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Mclemore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Mclemore is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    636 Raymond Dr Ste 100, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tasso Papagiannopoulos is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Papagiannopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Paraplegia, and Arthritis. Dr. Papagiannopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dupage Eye Associates SC

    3825 Highland Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arshea Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Malnutrition, Anemia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Burgess Square Healthcare Ctr

    5801 S Cass Ave, 
    Westmont, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jibran Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Westmont, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Myotonia Congenita, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Personalized Physicians Group, Ltd.

    7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 106, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Kolbaba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Kolbaba 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 Polycythemia Vera, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kolbaba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John R. Born, DO, a family medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides primary care with a strong emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management. He offers individualized treatment plans to support long-term wellness, collaborating with patients to achieve their health goals. His approach is centered on continuous, whole-person care across all ages. Dr. Born 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 Osteoarthritis, Friedreich Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Office

    7600 S County Line Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Garlanger is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Garlanger is rated as an Advanced 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 Paraplegia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Office

    7600 S County Line Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacy Mccarty is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, Troyer Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    512 W. Burlington Ave., Suite 100, 
    La Grange, IL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I have a true concern for the well being of my patients. I work hard to use my medical knowledge to diagnose and manage the problems that my patients have with all aspects of their health care. Dr. Agostino 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Prostatectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Regional Medical Group At Marianjoy

    26W171 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Hendrick is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Hendrick is rated as an Advanced 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 Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    8700 W. 31st St., 
    Brookfield, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    With nearly 25 years of experience, I am passionate about patient care, improving quality of life and caring for the patient as a whole - not just the medical aspect of the patient, but also their social and home environment. Dr. Nyaeme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Nyaeme is board certified in Geriatrics.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Medical Consultations, Ltd.

    715 W Lake St, #104, 
    Addison, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chool Liyanapatabendi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Addison, Illinois. Dr. Liyanapatabendi 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 Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Mobile Audiology Services Inc

    122 W Saint Charles Rd Ste 4A, 
    Villa Park, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Sharif is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Villa Park, Illinois. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Lymphangitis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1S376 Summit Ave Ste 4B, 
    Oakbrook Terrace,, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Shahzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakbrook Terrace,, Illinois. Dr. Shahzad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology

    Duly Health And Care

    150 E Willow Ave, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Burke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

    5101 Willow Springs Rd, 
    La Grange, IL 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Mccormick is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in La Grange, Illinois. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Rakesh Marwaha, MD, SC

    1190 S Naper Blvd, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Kalra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kalra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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 Downers Grove, IL?

    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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