The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Houston, TX. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    1333 Moursund St, Ste 142, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Elaine Magat is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Magat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Magat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

    1333 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Wenzel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wenzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Wenzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Distinguished in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Associates

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1878, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Kerstman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kerstman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Post Polio Syndrome, and Paraplegia. Dr. Kerstman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prathap Joseph is a Physiatrist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Susac Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

    1333 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Krull is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Krull is rated as an Advanced 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 Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, and Epidural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    1333 Moursund St, Fl 1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Pelini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pelini 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 Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and Neurogenic Bowel. Dr. Pelini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required
    7515 Main St, Ste 800, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kemly Philip is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Philip 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Post Polio Syndrome, Phantom Limb Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Philip is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French, Haitian Creole
    Accepting New Patients

    Georges Labaze is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Labaze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Labaze is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    1333 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Blazek is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blazek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

    1333 Moursund St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jean Woo is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Woo 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 Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Stroke, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Associates

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1878, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Kaldis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kaldis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Associates

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1878, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Frando is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Frando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Frando is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daria Trojan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Trojan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Post Polio Syndrome.

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

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1130, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ketti Awad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Chronic Cough, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7200 Cambridge St # 10B, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wiaam Ahmed is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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

    Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital

    5656 Kelley St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shrabanee Mitra is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mitra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mitra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required
    5420 West Loop South, Ste 1100, 
    Bellaire, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ajai Sambasivan is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Sambasivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, Bursitis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Sambasivan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

    4710 Bellaire Blvd Ste 250, 
    Bellaire, TX 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Septimus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Septimus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Septimus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required
    8830 Long Point Rd, Ste 502, 
    Houston, TX 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankur Mehta is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Post Polio Syndrome. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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