The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 247 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 239 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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247 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Dunn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dunn 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 Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tati is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nalabolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    3335 Prescott Road, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margo Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Allen Spires Office

    301 Davenport Ave, 
    Mer Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Spires is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spires 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Spires is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Physicians Group Laboratorie LLC

    1126 Marguerite St, 
    Morgan City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Metz-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morgan City, Louisiana. Dr. Metz-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Metz-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    David D. Tran, M.D., LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tran 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 Necrosis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Caro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Caro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Caro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Family Medicine - Women's Hospital

    1890 W Gauthier Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ameer Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan 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 Necrosis, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    8119 Picardy Ave, Suite B, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Meek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Meek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Meek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Witt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Minden Family Care Center

    208 Morris Dr, 
    Minden, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Nida is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Nida is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Family Clinic Of Doctors' Hospital

    3331 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mairus Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Muscle Atrophy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yaslik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Yaslik 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yaslik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1154 Logan Sewell Dr, 
    Vidalia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnny Ingram is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vidalia, Louisiana. Dr. Ingram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ingram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Thibodaux Medical Clinic

    931 N Canal Blvd, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gayathri Talluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Talluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Talluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corporation

    7479 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Say is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Say is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Say is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Houma Health Clinic Inc

    827 Bayou Gardens Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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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