The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Irvine, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wanda Chang is a Physiatrist in Irvine, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Cervical Spondylosis, and Rett Syndrome. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Office

    901 Dove St Ste 190, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Acevedo is a Neurologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Acevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    363 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Danto is a Physiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Danto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Scoliosis, Tendinitis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Danto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Pain Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kais Alsharif is a Pain Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Alsharif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Sciatica, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Alsharif is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Gerinet Medical Associates, Inc.

    3401 W Sunflower Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Eskandari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Eskandari has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Gerinet Medical Associates, Inc.

    3401 W Sunflower Ave, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orlando Collado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Collado has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    15825 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste NO104, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Jessica Cheng, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Cheng is an Internal Medicine provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Lymphangiectasis.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Vinn has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Pavilion Family Physicians

    1140 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonio Ferrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ferrey has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hryniewicki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hryniewicki has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Fajardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fajardo has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    845 East Chapman Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hal Shimazu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shimazu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Shimazu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry

    UC Irvine

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 53, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bi-ying Yeh is a Physiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    UC Irvine Medical Center - Primary Care & Internal Medicine

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 29, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Rahimi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rahimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Uci Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Karimi is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Orange, California. Dr. Karimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Majors is a Physiatrist in Orange, California. Dr. Majors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, Fractured Spine, and Paraplegia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Post Polio Syndrome?

    Symptoms and severity vary among affected people and may include muscle weakness and a gradual decrease in the size of muscles (atrophy); muscle and joint pain; fatigue; difficulty with gait; respiratory problems; and/or swallowing problems. Only a polio survivor can develop PPS. While polio is a contagious disease, PPS is not.

    When should I see a Post Polio Syndrome doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Post Polio Syndrome 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 Post Polio Syndrome doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Post Polio Syndrome 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 Post Polio Syndrome 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 Post Polio Syndrome doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Post Polio Syndrome 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 Post Polio Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Post Polio Syndrome 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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