The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Washington, DC. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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28 providers found
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    110 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wroten is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    102 Irving St Nw, Medical Affairs, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Aseff is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aseff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Stroke, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia. Dr. Aseff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Wisotzky is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wisotzky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Wisotzky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatima Naqvi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Gerstmann Syndrome.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Palliative Medicine

    Gw Geriatrics & Palliative Care-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katalin Roth is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Roth has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Delirium, Dementia, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    3301 Wilson Blvd Bldg 3301, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Muir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Muir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stormorken Syndrome, Scott Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Geriatrics

    Office

    6935 Wisconsin Ave Ste 314, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Wilks is a Geriatrics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wilks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Dementia.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group LLC

    Arlington, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Allcock is a Physiatrist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Allcock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Volkmann Contracture, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Allcock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology

    The Neurology Center

    8555 16th St Ste 310, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Moore is a Neurologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sleep Paralysis, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Inova Neurology-Alexandria (Dept Of Fairfax Hospital)

    1500 N Beauregard St Ste 300, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsey Falconer is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Falconer 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, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    National Health Rehabilitation LLC

    1801 Metzerott Rd, 
    Adelphi, MD 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dain Thorpe is a Physiatrist in Adelphi, Maryland. Dr. Thorpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Stroke, and Myotonia Congenita. Dr. Thorpe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cullen Umosella Cullen & Cullen

    7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 101, Suite 101, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Edward T. Cullen is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Cullen, Umosella, Cullen & Cullen in Bethesda, Md. and Oxon Hill, Md. Dr. Cullen earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Vincent Hospital, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Cullen has been named a Super Doctor by the Washington Post and a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, as well as a Top Family/General Practitioner by Washingtonian Magazine. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The Brothers Cullen. Bethesda Magazine (January/February 2008). Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 210, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Panagos is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Panagos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Panagos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc

    6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Grossman is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Grossman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Maryland Medical Group Inc.

    10110 Molecular Drive, Suite 114, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherin Ronaghian is a Physiatrist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ronaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Hemiplegia, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Stroke. Dr. Ronaghian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Neurology Center Of Fairfax LTD.

    3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 400, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kurtzke is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kurtzke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, Post Polio Syndrome, and Nerve Decompression.

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

    Metro Renal MGMT. PC

    4701 Randolph Rd Ste 216, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danilo Molieri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Molieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Adventist Physician Services Inc

    11886 Healing Way, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Sheehan is a Physiatrist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Sheehan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Rws P.C.

    3110 Gracefield Rd, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loveen Puthumana is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Puthumana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Idiopathic Edema, and Vascular Dementia.

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

    Rws P.C.

    3110 Gracefield Rd, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Parkhurst is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Parkhurst has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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