The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near North Carolina, US. Of these, 193 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Amrita K. Dhillon
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Atrium Health Primary Care Denver Internal And Family Medicine

    1585 Forney Creek Parkway, Suite 2100, 
    Denver, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrita Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Denver, North Carolina. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

    William L. Bockenek
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Bockenek is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bockenek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Bockenek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine | Sports Medicine

    Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Sports Medicine

    14214 Ballantyne Lake Road, Suite 150, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Aggarwal is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Pain Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Mark J. Heitbrink
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Mint Hill Commons Family Medicine

    11304 Hawthorne Drive, Suite 100, 
    Mint Hill, NC 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Heitbrink is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Heitbrink has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Heitbrink is currently accepting new patients.

    J G. Thomas
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Atrium Health Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital

    10648 Park Road, 2nd Floor, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    J Thomas is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation

    1100 Blythe Blvd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Latanya Lofton is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lofton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Transverse Myelitis, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    ECU Health Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Center

    604 Medical Dr, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymundo Millan is a Physiatrist in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Millan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Neurofibromatosis, and Legius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Palliative Medicine

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick O'brien is a Physiatrist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'brien has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Jairon D. Downs
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jairon Downs is a Physiatrist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Downs has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Muscle Atrophy.

    Michael R. Ortiz
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ortiz is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, and Stroke. Dr. Ortiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Terrence M. Pugh
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Atrium Health Supportive Oncology Clinic

    1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Building 2, Suite 70100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence Pugh is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Pugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark Williams
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington

    1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

    Ankit A. Patel
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    I grew up in a family of medical practitioners, which inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a positive impact on people's lives. I believe it is important to enrich an individual's health holistically through individualized treatment plans. I focus on improving quality of life with goals determined by the patients themselves. I treat the scope of physical medicine and rehabilitation and am always seeking to learn more. Additionally, I enjoy time in nature, playing any sport, spending meaningful time with friends and family, personal inquiry, and spiritual pursuits. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Nikhil Balakrishnan
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Duke Health Neurology/Neuro-Ophthalmology Mooresville

    131 Medical Park Rd, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I'm a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, which include a number of neurological conditions. Common conditions treated by a neurologist include stroke, epilepsy, chronic headaches, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and multiple sclerosis. In addition, I offer experience in neuromuscular medicine-the evaluation and treatment of disorders affecting the body’s nerve and muscles. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Myasthenia Gravis, Headache, and Dementia.

    Dana W. Conley
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Conley is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Conley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Kelly M. Crawford
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Crawford is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Vishwa S. Raj
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vishwa Raj is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Raj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphedema. Dr. Raj is currently accepting new patients.

    Leo F. Mccluskey
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1010 Edgehill Road N., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leo Mccluskey is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mccluskey 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), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Mccluskey is currently accepting new patients.

    Muhammad Zafar
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Duke Children's Health Center Neurology Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Charles Mitchell
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte

    1100 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Mitchell is a Physiatrist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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