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

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The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Tennessee, US. Of these, 104 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Michael L. Spady
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Franklin Rehabilitation

    213 Sterling Springs Dr, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Spady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Arvo Kanna
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvo Kanna, MD, became a neurologist because he was deeply fascinated by the complexities of the human brain. “My job is like piecing together a puzzle, where I use a patient’s medical history along with examination and tests to find an accurate diagnosis.” Dr. Kanna believes that a strong patient-physician relationship is one of the most important tools a doctor can have. “Creating a personal connection is essential,” he says. “It lets the patient know that you genuinely care.”. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Frank P. Johnson
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    James W. Shine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    BHMA Inpatient Services- JCCH

    1901 S Shady St, Ste A, 
    Mountain City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Shine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoglophonic Dysplasia, Mulibrey Nanism, Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome, and Dubowitz Syndrome.

    Debra D. Lewis
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Summit Medical Group- Tusculum Family Physicians

    555 Justis Dr, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Low Potassium Level, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Jeremy N. Elliott
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Nathan Elliott is a board-certified family physician. He welcomes patients of all ages and has special interests in diabetes care, skin conditions and preventive health. Dr. Elliott is on the clinical faculty at LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Elliott 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), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Feathers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Adam Allie
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Allie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Allie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Newborn Jaundice, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

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

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 38500, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hock is rated as an Advanced 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.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology

    Knoxville Neurology Specialists PLLC

    501 20th St Ste 505, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Torres is a Neurologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Mynexus Inc

    105 Westwood Pl Ste 400, 
    Brentwood, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Boiano is a Physiatrist in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Boiano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Post Polio Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Paul E. Hoffmann
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute Spine Clinic

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-680, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul Hoffmann has more than 20 years’ experience providing interventional spine management caring for patients with spinal-related problems including neck and back pain, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy (commonly known as sciatica). Dr. Hoffmann focuses on conservative treatment and exhausts all non-operative options before considering any type of surgical intervention. Treatment may involve physical therapy, injection techniques to calm inflammatory responses, and newer treatments like radiofrequency ablation of the spine for chronic pain from arthritic conditions.Paul Hoffmann, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM and R) and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and International Spine Intervention Society. According to AAPM and R, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Dr. Hoffmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.

    Mary Mckenzie
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    CHI Memorial Integrative Medicine Associates - Signal Mountain

    1238 Taft Hwy., Suite 170, 
    Signal Mountain, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Born in Augusta, Georgia, but raised in southern Ohio by parents native to Chattanooga, Dr. Mary McKenzie has always felt she had southern roots. Pursuing medicine has always been a life-long dream. She graduated valedictorian of her local high school then went on to attend Otterbein University where she majored in life science and played volleyball. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in 2002. Under the US Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program, she was commissioned second lieutenant attending Maxwell AFB Officer Training School in 2003. She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. After completing her internship in Emergency Medicine at Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio she went on to serve her active duty tour for four years. Stationed in middle Georgia at Robins AFB, Captain McKenzie was trained as a flight surgeon specialized in aerospace medicine, primarily managing the care of aviators and special operations personnel. Dr. McKenzie served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award.Her passion for the integrative medicine model evolved naturally as an osteopathic trained physician. A holistic approach to patient care is a mindset that takes into consideration the whole person. It acknowledges all the facets that contribute to health and well-being; the mind and body are connected. Patients need to feel heard and understood. Offering several medical disciplines (acupuncture, nutrition, mental health, hormone replacement, and massage) allows a patient easier access to more options for their healthcare. The mind-body-spirit triad to health and healing is exemplified by this practice and Dr. McKenzie. She lives on Signal Mountain with her husband and three beautiful, rambunctious boys. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vertigo, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Insomnia.

    Rachel Labovitz
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group

    605 Glenwood Dr., Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Labovitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Labovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Tristar Family Care - Ashland City

    313 N Main St Fl Second, 
    Ashland City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ashland City, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Emergency Services Of Virginia PC

    265 Brookview Centre Way Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marian Bryce is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bryce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Wilkens Medical Group Inc.

    131 Hospital Ln, 
    Jellico, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jellico, Tennessee. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Peltier is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Tissue Biopsy.

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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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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