The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in joliet, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near joliet, IL. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Eileen E. Heffernan
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Eileen E. Heffernan
    Family Medicine
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    J.E.BERTOLINI M.D. SC.

    202 N Hammes Ave Unit D, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    815-744-4357
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eileen Heffernan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Frequent or Urgent Urination. Dr. Heffernan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Manamar Singh
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Manamar Singh
    Internal Medicine

    Walgreens

    1106 Neal Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    815-727-8670
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Manamar Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Attack, COVID-19, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    815-725-7133
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Osei is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Osei 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 Hemiplegia, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Wael Q. Mctabi
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Wael Q. Mctabi
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    815-725-7133
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wael Mctabi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Mctabi 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 Necrosis, Heart Failure, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mctabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Presence Central And Suburban Hospitals Network

    301 Madison St Ste 300, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    815-725-4367
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Surendra Gulati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Gulati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    301 Springfield Ave Ste 2, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    815-630-5119
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sireesha Allamneni is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Allamneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hemiplegia, Subdural Hematoma, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

    500 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    630-312-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
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    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Siddiq is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Siddiq 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mark L. Switzer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mark L. Switzer
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

    500 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    630-312-3100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Switzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Switzer 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Cardiac Arrest, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Switzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Ali H. Bawamia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Ali H. Bawamia
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

    500 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    630-312-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ali Bawamia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Bawamia 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 Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Bawamia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mushtaq H. Mohammed
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Mushtaq H. Mohammed
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Partners Inc

    1000 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    630-312-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mushtaq Mohammed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mohammed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Rahil H. Shaikh
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Rahil H. Shaikh
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Partners Inc

    1000 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    630-312-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
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    Rahil Shaikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Shaikh 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 Dementia, Cardiac Arrest, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Stephen K. Lee
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Dr. Stephen K. Lee
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Partners Inc

    1000 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    630-312-7755
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Lee 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 Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1315 Macom Dr Ste 5, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    630-904-5640
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mikuzis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Mikuzis 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, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Rhabdomyolysis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Mikuzis is currently accepting new patients.

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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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 do I find the best Paraplegia doctor near joliet, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Paraplegia doctors near joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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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