The 20 Best Paraplegia Doctors Near Me in houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Paraplegia near houston, TX. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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113 providers found
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Surgical Oncology | Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Surgical Oncology | Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurosurgery

    7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Rao is a Surgical Oncologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rao 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 Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Board Recertification 2019, Re-Certification American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Argyrios Stampas is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stampas is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Stampas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Frontera is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Frontera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Frontera is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    1333 Moursund St, 1st, Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Radha Korupolu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Korupolu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paraplegia, Spasticity, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Korupolu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center

    7200 Cambridge St., Ste 9A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Jankovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jankovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Jankovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

    1333 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Wenzel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wenzel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Wenzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Distinguished in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Associates

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1878, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Canal Pharmacy

    2502 Canal St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Davis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced 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, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    1333 Moursund St, Fl 1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Isaac Jimenez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spinal Stenosis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Internal Medicine
    1333 Moursund St, Fl 1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Pelini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pelini 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 Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. Pelini is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    1333 Moursund St, Ste 142, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Magat is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Magat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Magat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    7200 Cambridge St, 10th Fl, Ste C-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Bloodworth is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bloodworth is rated as an Advanced 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 Paraplegia, Foot Drop, Chronic Pain, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Bloodworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    511 Tidwell Rd # A, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guerrero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6400 Fannin St, Ste 220, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolina Gutierrez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Gutierrez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Physiatry | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prathap Joseph is a Physiatrist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Susac Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristina Murdock is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Murdock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia and Urinary Incontinence. Dr. Murdock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Kerstman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kerstman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Post Polio Syndrome, and Paraplegia. Dr. Kerstman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lincoln is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lincoln is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraplegia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Lincoln is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Experienced in Paraplegia
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 470, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerard Francisco is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Francisco is rated as an Experienced 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 Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Francisco 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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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 houston, TX?

    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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