The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in New Jersey, US

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors in New Jersey, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near New Jersey, US. Of these, 143 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Kirshblum is a Physiatrist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Kirshblum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mylan Lam is a Physiatrist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremiah Nieves is a Physiatrist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Nieves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Stroke, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Office

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trevor Dyson is a Physiatrist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Dyson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Tendinitis, and Chronic Pain.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Brittany A Snider DOoffice

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, 
    West Orange, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Snider is a Physiatrist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Escaldi is a Physiatrist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Escaldi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Bagay is a Physiatrist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Bagay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Chui is a Physiatrist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Chui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Transverse Myelitis, and Epidural Abscess.

    Mark Leekoff
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Atlantic Medical Group Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center At Bridgewater

    1125 Route 22, Suite 155, 
    Bridgewater, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Leekoff, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained neurologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) and serves as the site director for the Atlantic Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center in Bridgewater. Board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Leekoff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and other neuroimmunological conditions. These conditions arise when the immune system begins to attack itself, causing damage to the nerves, brain, and other tissues, and resulting in various health issues.Dr. Leekoff’s expertise encompasses understanding the balance between the nervous and immune systems and how they function together. He is a strong advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care and shared decision-making. He values listening to his patients’ concerns and explaining his recommendations in detail, ensuring that his patients are fully informed about their condition and treatment plan.After earning his medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, Dr. Leekoff completed his neurology residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, and then pursued a fellowship in multiple sclerosis/ neuroimmunology at the same institution and the VA Maryland Healthcare System. Before embarking on his medical journey, he earned a master’s in public health (MPH) from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Leekoff has contributed to multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals on topics including post-traumatic stress disorder in MS patients. He has also been a featured speaker on various topics in multiple sclerosis as well as NMOSD. He is a member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and the American Academy of Neurology, and he is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Leekoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Mark J. Todt
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Cooper Primary And Specialty Care At JFK

    651 John F. Kennedy Way, 
    Willingboro, NJ 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Todt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Willingboro, New Jersey. Dr. Todt has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypertension.

    Steve S. Lim
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Northwest Rehabilitation Associates

    400 South Main Street, 
    Wharton, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steve Lim is a Physiatrist in Wharton, New Jersey. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Chronic Pain, and Paraplegia. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

    Sandia Padavan
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Atlantic Medical Group Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    6 Saddle Road, 
    Cedar Knolls, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandia Padavan is a Physiatrist in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Dr. Padavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, and Paraplegia. Dr. Padavan is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael F. Saulino
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Cooper Specialty Care At Cherry Hill Campus

    2339 Route 70 West, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Saulino is a Physiatrist in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Saulino has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spasticity, Paraplegia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Mid Atlantic Geriatric Association

    5 Musket Lane, 
    Eatontown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Haim is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Eatontown, New Jersey. Dr. Haim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    1049 Burnt Tavern Road, 
    Brick, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Scheick is a Physiatrist in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Scheick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

    65 James Street, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heikki Uustal is a Physiatrist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Uustal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Stroke, Post Polio Syndrome, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Sports Medicine

    Altair Health

    310 Madison Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Summit, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Rempson is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Rempson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Concussion. Dr. Rempson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    120 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 154, 
    East Hanover, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristin Mckenna is a Physiatrist in East Hanover, New Jersey. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Muscle Atrophy, Paraplegia, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Mckenna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Simhadri Gupta, MD, LLC

    2 Lincoln Highway, Suite 100A, 
    Edison, NJ 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simhadri Gupta is a Neurologist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Syringobulbia.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Sea Girt Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Associates, LLC

    240 Parker Avenue, 
    Manasquan, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Neuman is a Physiatrist in Manasquan, New Jersey. Dr. Neuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Contracture Deformity, Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Stroke.

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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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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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