The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in summerville, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near summerville, SC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians - Summerville Office

    213 W 4th North St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Castellone is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Castellone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 162 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Castellone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Summerville Advanced Wound Center

    105 Burton Ave, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Sapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Sapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sapp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    502 W 5th North St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shenif Ladak is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Ladak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke and Paraplegia. Dr. Ladak is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Primary Care

    1112 N Main St, 
    Summerville, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shenia Singleton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Singleton 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

    2500 Elms Center Road, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Tucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Xanthoma. Dr. Tucker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital An Affiliate Of Encompass Health

    9181 Medcom St, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Walker is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, L1 Syndrome, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 4. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia

    Office

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Avellan-Jimenez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Avellan-Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Avellan-Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Trident Medical Center LLC

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmad Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Issa 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Issa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Madden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Madden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Heart Attack, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Trident Family Health

    9228 Medical Plaza Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8471 Dorchester Rd, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shantae Jenkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2695 Elms Plantation Blvd Ste B, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Schmechel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Schmechel 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 Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Hypermethioninemia. Dr. Schmechel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC

    6650 Rivers Ave, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Emmel is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Emmel is rated as an Experienced 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 Idiopathic Edema, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Emmel 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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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 summerville, SC?

    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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