The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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64 providers found
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood

    1221 S Clearview Pkwy, Building B, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mirjana Bukara is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bukara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Taylor Colon is a Physiatrist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Colon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Colon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Plaisance earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at East Jefferson General Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program. He joined Ochsner in the summer of 2007 from Barksdale Air Force base Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Plaisance is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Plaisance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Christopher M. Foret
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Foret is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Foret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Coronary Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Foret is currently accepting new patients.

    Pat F. Bass
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Shreveport Direct Care

    670 Albemarle Dr Ste 901, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Transforming primary carePicture having a doctor who actually has time to listen to ALL your concerns - not just 'what brought you in today?' We are a group of primary care physicians who provide afforable, accessible and personalized health care. As primary care physicians, we work with you not only to address acute concerns of you and your family members, but focus on making your tomorrow better. Dr. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Muscle Atrophy, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Jennings

    1322 Elton Rd, 
    Jennings, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mcnally is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jennings, Louisiana. Dr. Mcnally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcnally is currently accepting new patients.

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

    James T Soignet M D L L C

    142 Rue Marguerite Ste B, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chester Boudreaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2

    126 Watson St, 
    Wisner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wisner, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Women's Healthcare OB/GYN Practice

    107 Hospital Dr, 
    Oakdale, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Binitha Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakdale, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    New Orleans Headache & Neurology Clinic Apmc

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhanpat Mohnot is a Neurologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Mohnot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Physiatry
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Orthopedics | Physiatry
    4900 Medical Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Overdyke is an Orthopedics specialist and a Physiatrist in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Overdyke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Protein Deficiency, Post Polio Syndrome, and Stroke. Dr. Overdyke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuro Technology Institute Usa LLC

    3535 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Suite 249, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ward is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Rhabdomyolysis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 890, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Danna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Danna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brinkman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
    Metairie, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Imsais graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 2009 and completed his residency in 2012 from Bogalusa Medical Center-LSU Rural Family Medicine Program. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Imsais provides preventative medicine and primary care for adults. He has practiced since 2009 and has been on staff with Ochsner since 2012. Dr. Imsais 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 Post Polio Syndrome.

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

    Homer Memorial Hospital

    912 W Main St, 
    Homer, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Haynes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Homer, Louisiana. Dr. Haynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    1909 34th St, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luis Franco is a Physiatrist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Periodic Paralysis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, and Liver Failure. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Compass Behavioral Center Of Marksville

    137 Dr Childress Dr, 
    Marksville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmond Kalifey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marksville, Louisiana. Dr. Kalifey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, and Muscle Atrophy.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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