The 20 Best Post Polio Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Post Polio Syndrome near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 15 are Experienced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oanh Nguyen, DO is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on adult general neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Nguyen fosters open, honest relationships with her patients. She strives to understand the goals of each patient, and to provide the essential tools and information a patient needs to stay fit, healthy and happy.Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Osteopathic Association.In her off-hours, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, yoga and cooking. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraine, and Memory Loss. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in Neurology, American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic On Pearl

    5741 N 26th Street, Suite 115, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages.Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association.Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney. Dr. Schowalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Sciatica. Dr. Schowalter is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Schowalter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1901 S Union Ave Ste 4003, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Vigil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Vigil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Lakewood

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 200, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Regimbal, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics. Dr. Regimbal treats patients with severe cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions. He also is an investigator in a number of clinical studies that focus on Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, pneumonia, hypertension and more. Dr. Regimbal 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Necrosis. Dr. Regimbal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Anne

    16259 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 503, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    E. Owen Martinez, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with special medical interest in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy.Dr. Martinez understands that neurologic diseases are complex, often affecting the physical, mental and emotional aspects of one's life. As such, his goal is to always give world-class, compassionate care, treating not only the underlying pathology but also the whole person.Dr. Martinez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and holds an added qualification in VEEG monitoring through the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is a member of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Familial Epilepsy, Tension Headache, Seizures, Partial Seizure, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Martinez is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    33501 1st Way S, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mcdonald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Rheumatology

    Office

    11306 Bridgeport Way SW Ste B, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

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

    Iora Senior Health LLC

    1414 S 324th St Ste B207, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Adam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Adam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    The Aesthetic Surgery Centre PLLC

    34503 9th Ave S Ste 230, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arif Chowdhury is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Lakewood

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Rainier Rehabilitation

    920 12th Ave SE, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atique Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pneumonia, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome
    Experienced in Post Polio Syndrome

    Rainier Rehabilitation Associates PLLC

    8012 112th Street Ct E Ste 120, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Judish is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Judish 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 Paraplegia, Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Burien

    16045 1st Ave S, 1st Floor, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Bernardo, MD, specializes in internal medicine, with particular interests in diabetes and hypertension. Drawn to medicine by the desire to learn and heal others based on his own experience with doctors as a child, Dr. Bernardo sees care as a team effort. In order to achieve health care goals, both physician and patient must do their part. Treating his patients with the utmost skill and compassion are his priorities.Dr. Bernardo enjoys running, travel and reading. He is fluent in English and Tagalog (Filipino). Dr. Bernardo 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bernardo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Isb Inc

    10056 SE 240th St Ste D, 
    Kent, WA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sui Twe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Twe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome and Obesity in Children.

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

    Office

    16110 8th Ave SW Ste C1, 
    Burien, WA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amos Shirman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Shirman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post Polio Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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 Tacoma, WA?

    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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