The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in whitfield, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near whitfield, MS. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Rx Pharmacy 024

    2470 Flowood Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Winkelmann is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Winkelmann is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Winkelmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Lakeland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC

    3680 Lakeland Ln, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Estes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Estes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Estes is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Villacorta is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Villacorta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Mississippi State Hospital

    3550 Highway 468 W, 
    Whitfield, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Whitney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitfield, Mississippi. Dr. Whitney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ethmoiditis.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Mississippi State Hospital

    3550 Highway 468 W, 
    Whitfield, MS 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Brewer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitfield, Mississippi. Dr. Brewer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    2001 Airport Rd N Ste 204, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adelaide Henderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Gerstmann Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Prolific Health & Wellness PA

    2675 River Ridge Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Smash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Smash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Smash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Gulf States Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    1190 N State St Ste 202, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Katz is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Katz 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 Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Paraplegia, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc.

    1200 N State St Ste 420, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Chandler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Chandler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    River Oaks Management Company LLC

    1860 Chadwick Dr Ste 351, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lepercival Griffin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Griffin 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Bullae, and Cellulitis. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Fussell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Fussell 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 Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Colorectal Cancer, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Barnard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Barnard 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hemiplegia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Barnard is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huiling Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wooten-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Wooten-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wooten-Iii is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kori Mcdaniel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mcdaniel 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 Acute Cystitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

    969 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Vaughn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Vaughn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Ruth K. Fredericks M.D.

    971 Lakeland Dr, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mchenry is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mchenry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Mchenry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Central Mississippi Health Services Inc.

    1134 Winter St, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Obie Mcnair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mcnair 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 Collagenous Colitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcnair 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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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 whitfield, MS?

    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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