The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors near Cleveland, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Francois Bethoux
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Francois Bethoux is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bethoux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Thalamotomy.

    Gregory Nemunaitis
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Nemunaitis is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Nemunaitis has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Syringobulbia.

    Juliet Hou
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Physiatry

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Juliet Hou is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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    Geraldine Dapul
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geraldine Dapul is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dapul has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Foot Drop, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wilson is an Internal Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia

    The Metrohealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Oleson is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Oleson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Oleson is currently accepting new patients.

    Justin Abbatemarco
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Abbatemarco is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abbatemarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis.

    Kedar Mahajan
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kedar Mahajan is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mahajan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Camptocormism.

    Jeffrey Cohen
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cohen is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cohen 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

    Devon Conway
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Devon Conway is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Conway has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and 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 Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Marisa Mcginley
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marisa Mcginley is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mcginley has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

    Robert Bermel
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bermel is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bermel has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and 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 Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Lynn Jedlicka
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Jedlicka is a Physiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jedlicka has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Notalgia Paresthetica, Brachial Plexopathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Robert Marquardt
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Marquardt is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Marquardt has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    John Morren
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Morren is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Morren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thymectomy.

    Efrain Salgado
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Efrain Salgado is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Salgado has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Stroke, Myasthenia Gravis, Hemiplegia, and Thymectomy.

    Kuruvilla John
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuruvilla John is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Hubert H. Fernandez
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Fernandez is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Kerry Levin
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Levin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Levin has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Ptosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Ilia Itin
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilia Itin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Itin has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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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 near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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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