The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 227 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Brooklyn, NY. Of these, 204 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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227 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yaacov Anziska is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Anziska 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Narinder Kukar Physician P C

    385 Seneca Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rekha Bhandari is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ridgewood, New York. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    301 E 17th St Ste 1534, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Drafta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Drafta is rated as an Experienced 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 Foot Drop, Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Movement Disorders.

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    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Prominis Medical Services PC

    332 DeKalb Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andras Fenyves is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fenyves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 173 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Nurse Practitioner | Neurology
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Nurse Practitioner | Neurology

    New York University

    111 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Bumstead is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Ms. Bumstead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Paraplegia.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Medcena Advanced Health Care PC

    1746 E 53rd St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Sarfraz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sarfraz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Pediatrics

    NYU School Of Medicine

    400 E 34th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Gold is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Office

    240 E 38th St Fl 15, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Wong is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced 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, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences And Cardiology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Bibhuti Mishra is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. Dr. Mishra is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopedic Institute At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite 602, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Cipriano is a specialist in Sports Medicine as well as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He completed his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Medstar-Georgetown National Rehabilitation Hospital Program where he served as Chief Resident. He then went on to sub-specialize in Sports Medicine at Emory University as a team physician for local high schools, the Division I Georgia Tech and Division III Emory University athletic programs, as well as the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Dream. He attended the 2023 NFL Combine as a representative Team Physician for the Atlanta Falcons.Dr. Cipriano is Board Certified in Physiatry and Sports Medicine. His clinical focus includes athletes and active people of all levels with acute musculoskeletal injuries, as well as chronic degenerative processes of the musculoskeletal system such as osteoarthritis. He focuses on conservative treatment and finding root causes of injuries. These include minimally invasive, non-surgical evaluations and procedures such as biomechanical evaluations and bracing, specific activity/sport related rehabilitation plans, Same-day Diagnostic Ultrasound Evaluations and Ultrasound Guided injections of all Peripheral Joints, Nerve Hydro-dissections, Needle Tenotomy and Barbotage, Platelet Rich Plasma Injections, and Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).Dr. Cipriano has served on national committees in his field and has given multiple presentations at national conferences. He has published multiple research projects while working at the National Institute of Health (NIH) during residency and continued these projects while training at Emory including point of care evaluation of MSK injuries and return to activity treatments. Dr. Cipriano is a native New Yorker and is excited to return home and serve his community. Dr. Cipriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Cipriano is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Huang is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Neurogenic Bowel, and Central Pain Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Escalon is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Escalon is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Pain Medicine

    Mount Sinai Urology Department

    5 E 98th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Bryce is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bryce 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, Neurogenic Bowel, Neuralgia, and Spasticity. Dr. Bryce is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Urology Associates-Mt Sinai School Of Medicine

    5 E 98th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avniel Shetreat is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shetreat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Pain Medicine | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Neurology | Pain Medicine | Neurosurgery
    16408 65th Avenue, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Varma is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Satoyoshi Syndrome, Vasoconstriction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation At Mason Avenue

    242 Mason Ave, 2nd Floor Suite 6, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Mensch is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Mensch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Mensch is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation At Mason Avenue

    242 Mason Ave, 2nd Floor Suite 6, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Elessawy is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Elessawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Stroke, Dysarthria, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation At Mason Avenue

    242 Mason Ave, 2nd Floor Suite 6, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Weinberg is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, Behr Syndrome, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Dr. Weinberg is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Eric Dessner MD PC

    1423 Bedford Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adebola Orafidiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Orafidiya 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 Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    614A Kosciuszko St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cale Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 near Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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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