The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 160 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Missouri, US. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neringa Juknis is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Juknis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Rehabilitation And Spasticity Specialists Of St. Louis

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 323A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lizette Alvarez is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rimma Ruvinskaya is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ruvinskaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis

    14561 North Outer 40 Rd, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Spencer Cotterell is a Physiatrist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Cotterell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Acuff is a Physiatrist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Acuff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Niranjan Singh
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Niranjan Singh, MD, DM, FAAN ,FAHS, FAANEM, is board certified in psychiatry & neurology, neuromuscular medicine, headache medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine (EDX). He graduated from Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Medical Sciences in Varanasi, India, and completed his residency within the department of Neurology and Psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, Dr. Singh became a fellow within the department of neurology and psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine before becoming an associate professor of neurology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, MO. Dr. Singh practices neurology for patients 18 years of age and older and has clinical interests in neuromuscular medicine, electrodiagnostic testing, stroke, headache medicine and general neurology. He is a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the International Headache Society. ""When caring for my patients, I always try to approach them with the same compassionate care I would want for my own family member.""". Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Multiple System Atrophy, Headache, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    General Practice

    Independence Care Of Missouri At St Louis LLC

    100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy Fl 2, 
    Chesterfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tylor Kersten is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Kersten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Family Care

    600 NW Murray Rd Ste 210, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohd Boda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Boda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Group Of Kansas City - Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 550, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Dahl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Sevy is a Physiatrist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sevy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Neurogenic Bowel.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Office

    702 E 34th St Ste 100, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melvin Karges is a Physiatrist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Karges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Paraplegia, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Farid is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Farid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Vanvoorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vanvoorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Drews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    David Barbe
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    St Johns Clinic Inc

    120 W 16th St, 
    Mountain Grove, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Barbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Dr. Barbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Michael Hemmersmeier
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1101 Highway K, 
    O Fallon, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hemmersmeier is board certified in family medicine. He completed his residency at Deaconess Hospital - St. Louis after earning his medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hemmersmeier has been in practice in O'Fallon, MO since 1998. He has a special interest in sports medicine and has volunteered as a coach in the community and at his church in conjunction with his children's athletic interests. Dr. Hemmersmeier has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes and Stroke Physician Recognition Programs for meeting national standards for diabetes and stroke care. Dr. Hemmersmeier is part of a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Dr. Hemmersmeier uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication. A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart. Dr. Hemmersmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Hypothyroidism.

    Venkata Kada
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics

    Hannibal Regional Medical Group

    6500 Hospital Dr, 
    Hannibal, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkata Kada is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hannibal, Missouri. Dr. Kada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Garry Pearson
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Urgent Care

    2511 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite D, 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garry Pearson, DO, earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his residency at Ohio State University Hospitals in Athens and is board-certified in osteopathic family medicine. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Siddharth Kaul
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    A board-certified neurologist, Dr. Kaul attended medical school at A.C.P.M. Medical College in India and completed his residency training at Southern Illinois University, Department of Neurology, in Springfield. He has a PhD in neuroscience and has conducted extensive research in the field of Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Dr. Kaul's experience includes treating stroke, neuropathy, epilepsy, infectious meningitis, migraines and pediatric neurology cases. He is highly proficient in performing electromyography (EMG), reading electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings and performing botox injections for headache and spasticity. Dr. Kaul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oksana Volshteyn is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Volshteyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia and Spasticity.

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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 in Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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