The 20 Best Spastic Paraparesis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Spastic Paraparesis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Spastic Paraparesis near Illinois, US. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Paul L. Grindstaff
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwestern Medical Group

    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, Suite 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grindstaff is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Grindstaff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Grindstaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Northshore Integrated Pain Center-Evanston

    1000 Central St Ste 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Octavia Kincaid is a Neurologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Kincaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Afif Hentati
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Community Health Worker
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology | Community Health Worker

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Afif Hentati, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions, with a focus on multiple sclerosis. He blends deep clinical experience with ongoing research to improve patient outcomes and expand treatment options. Dr. Hentati values careful listening, clear communication and personalized care, helping patients feel confident and supported throughout their journey. Dr. Hentati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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    Laura Shaikh
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Community Physicians, LLC

    18W140 Butterfield Rd., Suite 1020, 
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Shaikh is a Physiatrist in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Muscle Atrophy, and Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).

    Benjamin J. Nager
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    360 E Station Dr Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Nager is a Neurologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

    Shivani Gupta
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Advocate Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 306, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Gupta is a Physiatrist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

    Anita Kou
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry | Orthopedics

    Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

    26W171 Roosevelt Rd., 
    Wheaton, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Kou is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Kou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Opisthotonos.

    Aikaterini Markopoulou
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aikaterini Markopoulou, MD, a movement disorders neurologist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with complex, chronic neurological conditions. With a background in neuroscience, she brings a deep understanding of nervous system function to her practice. Dr. Markopoulou emphasizes respect, education and personalized treatment, helping patients feel supported, informed and empowered throughout their care journey. Dr. Markopoulou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Essential Tremor.

    Barry Bikshorn
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    22285 N. Pepper Rd., Suite 401, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Bikshorn is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bikshorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Stroke, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Seng M. Leong
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seng Leong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Leong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    908 N Elm St Ste 110, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Armita Bijari is a Neurologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Bijari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Office

    7600 S County Line Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacy Mccarty is a Physiatrist in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gomez is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1801 S Highland Ave Ste 130, 
    Lombard, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Meyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Folate Deficiency, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Chicago

    2211 N Oak Park Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Martinez is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Advanced in Spastic Paraparesis

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Soliven is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Soliven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Neurology

    SBL Neurology Clinic

    1000 Health Center Dr Ste 107, 
    Mattoon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatima Alao is a Neurologist in Mattoon, Illinois. Dr. Alao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis

    Schwab Rehabilitation

    1414 N Fairfield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zara Schulman is a Physiatrist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Geriatrics

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group-Elk Grove

    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 605, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilya Fishman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spastic Paraparesis
    Physiatry

    A. Tom Petropulos M.D.

    4400 W 95th St Ste 306, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Adair is a Physiatrist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Adair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spastic Paraparesis. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor in Illinois, 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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spastic Paraparesis 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 Spastic Paraparesis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spastic Paraparesis 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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