The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 191 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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198 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sarmini earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a residency in physical medicine & rehab at the East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He then went on to complete a fellowship in musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Louisiana State University. Dr. Sarmini joined the staff at Ochsner in July of 2010. Dr. Sarmini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood

    1221 S Clearview Pkwy, Building B, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mirjana Bukara is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bukara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 2

    105 Medical Center Dr North Shore Two Bldg, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gollamudi Reddy is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He sees patients in Lacombe, Louisiana. He completed his medical training at Rangaraya Medical College inKakinada, India. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Synergy Healthcare

    5400 E Texas St, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martha Wafer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Wafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fiore is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Susac Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Excelth Inc

    9900 Lake Forest Boulevard, Suite F, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Zweifler is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zweifler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Zweifler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics | Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard

    8050 W Judge Perez Dr, 
    Chalmette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Dr. Thien was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. in 1975. After graduating from Loyola University with a B.S. in Medical Technology in 1981, he worked as a Technologist at Touro Infirmary Laboratory for several years. He went on to earn his M.D. from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1989. After medical school, Dr. Thien completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at LSU in New Orleans in 1993. Dr. Thien joined De La Ronde Medical Center in 1993, and he has been in practice in St. Bernard Parish for the past 20 years. Dr. Thien is dual board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and he is also fluent in Vietnamese. Dr. Thien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Bronchitis, Sciatica, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Watkins is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nneka Ifejika is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ifejika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Alien Hand Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ifejika is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    WK Internal Medicine Specialists

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamlesh Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Excelth Inc

    9900 Lake Forest Boulevard, Suite F, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chioma Ogbuefi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ogbuefi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - New Orleans, LA

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 750, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Miles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Newborn Jaundice. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Harris is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Movement Disorders, and Thalamotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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