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    MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Poliomyelitis. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    96 providers found
      Experienced in Poliomyelitis
      Experienced in Poliomyelitis

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Benjamin is a Physiatrist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Sports Medicine | Neuroradiology
      Distinguished in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Sports Medicine | Neuroradiology

      Regents Of The University Of Michigan

      1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Ann Arbor, MI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ann Laidlaw is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Laidlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Foot Drop. Dr. Laidlaw is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Poliomyelitis
      Distinguished in Poliomyelitis
      2815 S Seacrest Blvd, 
      Boynton Beach, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Manish Patel is a Physiatrist in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Stroke, Hemiplegia, Rhabdomyolysis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Karen J. Kowalske
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      701 Olympic Plaza Cir, 
      Tyler, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Kowalske is a Physiatrist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kowalske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Poliomyelitis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Encephalitis.

      Experienced in Poliomyelitis
      Experienced in Poliomyelitis

      Rehabilitation And Electrodiagnostics PA

      625 E. Twiggs Street,, Suite 103, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Bassem Hanalla is a Physiatrist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hanalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Paraplegia, and Spasticity. Dr. Hanalla is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      540 N Dearborn St, Unit 10161, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Freeman is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      9200 W Wisconsin Avenue, Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 
      Milwaukee, WI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Waring is a Physiatrist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Waring is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, Poliomyelitis, and Myelomeningocele.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare

      435 Phalen Blvd, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jill Gettings is a Physiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gettings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Gettings is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Congregational Homes

      900 E Harrison Ave, 
      Pomona, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allen Huang is a Physiatrist in Pomona, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Post Polio Syndrome, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Algos Inc A Medical Corporation

      1017 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
      Pasadena, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mauro Zappaterra is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Zappaterra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Poliomyelitis, Paraplegia, Chronic Pain, and Post Polio Syndrome. Dr. Zappaterra is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      900 Skokie Blvd, 
      Northbrook, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Keeshin is a Physiatrist in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Keeshin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Poliomyelitis, and Post Polio Syndrome.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Medical Services Ric

      355 E Erie St, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Sliwa is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sliwa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, and Foot Drop.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Osu Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, LLC

      2050 Kenny Rd, 
      Columbus, OH 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Kim is a Physiatrist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Paraplegia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Adams County Regional Medical Center

      230 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Seaman, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Goddard is a Physiatrist in Seaman, Ohio. Dr. Goddard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Hemiplegia, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Goddard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      9505 Hillwood Dr, 
      Las Vegas, NV 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Martin is a Physiatrist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Paraplegia, and Post Polio Syndrome.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachel Kermen is a Physiatrist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Kermen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Kermen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry

      The Association Of University Physicians

      1959 Ne Pacific St, 
      Seattle, WA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Danish, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ny-ying Lam is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Post-Acute Physicians Of Texas PLLC

      18839 Mckay Dr, 
      Humble, TX 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Ditommaso is a Physiatrist in Humble, Texas. Dr. Ditommaso has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Poliomyelitis, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Ditommaso is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis

      Medical Services Ric

      955 Beisner Rd, 
      Elk Grove Village, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bonita Alexander is a Physiatrist in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Dysferlinopathy, Stroke, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Poliomyelitis
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      355 E Erie St Fl 14, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Randy Calisoff is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Calisoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Poliomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Poliomyelitis, and Chronic Pain.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Poliomyelitis?

      Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that can affect nerves and can lead to partial or full paralysis. It is caused by infection with the poliovirus which can be spread by direct person-to-person contact, by contact with infected mucus or phlegm from the nose or mouth, or by contact with infected feces. There are three basic patterns of polio infection: subclinical infections, nonparalytic, and paralytic. Symptoms vary based on the pattern of infection and can range from asymptomatic with subclinical Poliomyelitis to partial or full paralysis. Since the development of the polio vaccine, the incidence of the disease has been greatly reduced.

      When should I see a Poliomyelitis doctor near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis doctor near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis doctors near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis doctors near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis doctor near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Poliomyelitis 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 Poliomyelitis doctor near me?

      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 Poliomyelitis 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 Poliomyelitis 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 Poliomyelitis doctors near me?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Poliomyelitis 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 Poliomyelitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Poliomyelitis 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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