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

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The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Missouri, US. Of these, 118 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    6500 Lansdowne Ave., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Won is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Won is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

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

    Signature Orthopedics - South County

    12639 Old Tesson Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Zippay is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zippay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital

    315 W Business Loop 70, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Farid is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Farid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

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    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Rehabilitation And Spasticity Specialists Of St. Louis

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 323A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lizette Alvarez is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    5301 Faraon St Ste 200, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Gertken is a Physiatrist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Gertken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    Och Webster County Clinic

    101 S Main St, 
    Rogersville, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Watt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rogersville, Missouri. Dr. Watt has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Acute Kidney Failure, Protein Deficiency, and Vascular Dementia.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Wice is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wice 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, Subdural Hematoma, and Paraplegia.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Office

    702 E 34th St Ste 100, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melvin Karges is a Physiatrist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Karges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Paraplegia, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Acuff is a Physiatrist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Acuff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Daniel Kramer
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Suite 300, 
    St. Charles, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kramer is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his internship and residency at Saint Louis University. Dr. Kramer has been practicing with SSM Health since 2003. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Memory Loss, Coronary Heart Disease, and Anemia.

    Dale Henselmeier
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 600, 
    Bridgeton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Henselmeier is board certified in family medicine. He completed his residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and earned his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Henselmeier has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. Dr. Henselmeier is a native St. Louisan and has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Henselmeier is accepting new patients on a limited basis. His focus is on providing long-term family medical care for his established patients. Dr. Henselmeier 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, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Patrick Dawson
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    SSM Regional Health Services

    2016 S Main St, 
    Maryville, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Dawson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maryville, Missouri. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Fainting.

    David Barbe
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    St Johns Clinic Inc

    120 W 16th St, 
    Mountain Grove, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Barbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Dr. Barbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Kansas City VAMC

    4251 Northern Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Familial Periodic Paralysis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Lake Regional Health System

    54 Hospital Dr, 
    Osage Beach, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Beltran is a Neurologist in Osage Beach, Missouri. Dr. Beltran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Northwest Missouri Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation LLC

    105 Far West Dr Ste 201, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Koonce is a Neurologist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Meyerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Meyerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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

    Freeman Family Practice

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 302, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Freeman Health System

    931 E 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Petry is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Petry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ewing is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ewing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Torticollis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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