The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in plaquemine, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near plaquemine, LA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Plaquemine

    59215 River West Dr, 
    Plaquemine, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Fernand-Falgoust is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plaquemine, Louisiana. Dr. Fernand-Falgoust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Belleau is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Belleau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Baker Cyst, Paraplegia, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Belleau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Whiddon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Whiddon 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Whiddon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10627 Hillary Ct, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ward is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ward 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 Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Rhabdomyolysis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Clarity Health Services SC L.L.C.

    9191 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dean 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Homedica Of Louisiana LLC

    8923 Bluebonnet Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Ratliff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ratliff 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Atrophy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ratliff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5000 Hennessy Blvd Fl 1, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Quin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Quin 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 Sepsis, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Quin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Mestayer-Barfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mestayer-Barfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Mestayer-Barfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 208, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Hodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Hodge 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 
     (10.4 miles away)
    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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Say is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I Joseph-Albergamo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph-Albergamo 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 Idiopathic Edema, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Joseph-Albergamo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Dedeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dedeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Dedeaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Oncology L.L.C.

    8119 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Meek 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 
     (11.0 miles away)
    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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swapna Varakantam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Varakantam 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 Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Varakantam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkat Banda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, COVID-19, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subhakar Gummadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gummadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Gummadi 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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 plaquemine, 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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