The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Laidlaw is an assistant professor in the Department of PM&R at the University of Michigan. After completing her PM&R residency at University of Michigan as chief resident, she attained subspecialty certification in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Sports Medicine. In pursuit of her interest in biomechanics, she holds positions in UM's Post-Polio/Orthotics Clinic and the M-Perform (performing arts medicine) program. She provides neuromuscular and musculoskeletal education in the UM PM&R and Family Medicine residency programs and taught for more than a decade in the Clinical Foundations of Medicine course at the UM Medical School. She has ongoing research projects in musculoskeletal education, electrodiagnostic medicine, and performing arts medicine. Dr. Laidlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Foot Drop. Dr. Laidlaw is board certified in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Dr. Rodriguez is Medical Director of the Wheelchair Seating Clinic and PM&R Administrator in the Michigan Bowel Control Clinic and the Wound Care Clinic. She has been actively involved in research with the Spinal Cord Injury Model System. She has written and collaborated on several research publications and written chapters on SCI sequelae in premier journals and textbooks in PM&R. Dr. Rodriguez has been recognized for her teaching of trainees with the Silver Crutch award. She is the associate SCI fellowship program director. She also serves on the International Standards and Autonomic Standards Committees, two crucial committees of the American Spinal Injury Association that are responsible for development of any new standards documents related to SCI, continuous review and improvement of the existing ASIA documents on neurological and autonomic standards and development and oversight of the International Data Sets project. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia.

Dr. Fine is an honors graduate of Harvard University and the U-M Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency and served as chief medical resident at the U-M Medical Center. Dr. Fine was cited recently in The Best Doctors in America: Midwest Edition, 2017-2018. He enjoys piano and poetry composition, reading and music.Read Dr. Fine's 8 questions profile. Dr. Fine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Elizabeth Drake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Central Sleep Apnea, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Drake is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Arizaca, a graduate of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine, she worked in a longitudinal and accountable care Internal Medicine practice in San Antonio, TX for more than twelve years, where she was also part of the clinical leadership team, specializing in comprehensive geriatric care.Dr. Arizaca is Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as Obesity MedicineBesides managing a busy internal medicine practice, she has been successfully seeing patients and leading the internal medicine branch of the Weight Navigation Program, a multidisciplinary obesity medicine practice in primary care at the University of Michigan. With a particular interest in the management of type 2 diabetes and a goal to treat excess adiposity like a chronic disease, she has collaborated with the American Diabetes Association in developing educational materials for healthcare providers. Dr. Arizaca is passionate about advocating for the recognition of excess adiposity as a chronic medical condition and improving health insurance coverage for new and successful treatments for this disease. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for her patients. In her leisure time, she enjoys competitive ballroom dancing and spending time with her husband and son. Dr. Arizaca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Familial Hypertension.

Five children. Enjoys fitness, reading and spending time with family. Dr. Brophy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hemophilia A.

Dr. Orizondo earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan (2010), and completed her residency training at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill. (2013). She practices as part of the integrative medicine team at Briarwood Family Medicine. She is fluent in Spanish and her interests include preventative health care and medical education.In addition to her work in primary care at Domino's Family Medicine, Dr Orizondo works with groups of physicians taking care of Migrant Farm workers in nearby communities and serves as a primary care consultant to the Comprehensive Gender Services Program. She also enjoys teaching in the medical school as part of the Doctoring Program and Residency Prep Course. Dr. Orizondo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Vertigo, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

David Weidendorf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Weidendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weidendorf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weidendorf is currently accepting new patients.

Martha Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Breast Cancer.

Micheleen S. Hashikawa, M.D., lecturer, earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (2009) and completed her residency training at Michigan State University Munson Medical Center Family Medicine Residency (2012). She sees patients at Domino’s Farms Family Medicine, including patients with the Japanese Family Health Program, and serves on the obstetrical service. Dr. Hashikawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premenstrual Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

Born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; practiced internal medicine for 18 years in Duluth, MN; enjoys swimming and playing the piano. Dr. Kamper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Vertigo.

Dr. Almeda received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan and then her Geriatrics fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2002. She is board certified in Geriatrics and is a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Internists. After spending 12 years as a house call physician serving frail, homebound, older adults, she rejoined her alma mater in 2014 as a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Michigan, where she helps educate medical students, Internal Medicine residents, and Geriatric and Palliative Care Fellows in the outpatient setting. In April 2020 she was named Medical Director at Huron Valley PACE, a comprehensive program in Ypsilanti that helps nursing home eligible older adults remain in their homes until the end of their life. Dr. Almeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Almeda is board certified in Geriatric Medicine.

Dr Kahn is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics from the University of Michigan. He then served a year as pediatric chief resident. Dr Kahn’s clinical interests include men’s health, preventive care for the entire family and medical education as well as caring for the underserved. Dr Kahn enjoys the outdoors, baseball, spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.

Dr. Nwagwu received her medical degree from the University of Lagos-Nigeria, College of Medicine, 2004. She completed a Family Medicine residency at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia Michigan (part of Trinity Health System) in 2013, and a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at University of Michigan in 2014. She pursued an additional certification in wound care through the American Board of Wound Management in 2020. She is board certified in Family medicine, Geriatric medicine and Wound care.Her special interests include Geriatric primary care, Ambulatory clinics, Preventive medicine/ Wellness, Post-acute care ( subacute rehab care), Geriatric wound care/ wound care education , patient education as well as education for medical learners and trainees at various levels. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Nwagwu is board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Dr. Schmidt attended medical school at Michigan State University, and completed her residency training in PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she also served as chief resident. Dr. Schmidt's clinical responsibilities include outpatient practice focusing on transition into adulthood for pediatric patients with disabilities, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Heidi Haapala is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Michigan Medical University of Michigan. After finishing her undergraduate degree at the Michigan Technology University in Houghton Michigan, she completed her PM&R residency at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Michigan Health System in 2005. She is also on staff as an Attending Physician with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her interests focus on the care of adults with cerebral palsy, in particular promoting lifelong health and function. Dr. Haapala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Haapala is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehab.

Gary Gallagher, MD completed his undergraduate bachelor of science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. An interest in health sciences, lead him to attend medical school at Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he received his doctorate of medicine in 2008. He completed residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan. During final year of residency, he served as chief resident. Following completion of fellowship, Dr. Gallagher joined the neurology faculty at the University of Michigan.Dr. Gallagher is interested in the clinical care of neuromuscular disease, tele-medicine, electrodiagnostic procedures (EMG and intraoperative monitoring). His clinical time is spent in the outpatient neuromuscular clinic providing longitudinal care for patients and on the inpatient service caring for acute neurologic problems including stroke management, epilepsy, neuromuscular crisis and auto-immune neurologic disease. In addition, he has strong interest in medical trainee education and he serves as the neuromuscular fellowship director at the University of Michigan. Finally, Dr. Gallagher has strong interest in patient safety and quality improvement and oversees departmental efforts to improve. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

Amy Saunders is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Saunders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bowel Incontinence, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension.

Gary Yen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Hina Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Hypertensive Heart Disease.