The 20 Best Spasticity Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Spasticity Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Spasticity near Houston, TX. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Gerard Francisco
    Elite in Spasticity
    Elite in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Gerard Francisco is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Francisco is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Carlos A. Perez
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Perez, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Carlos Perez specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at Baylor College of Medicine - Department of Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1 Baylor Plz, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Calame is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Calame is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Hypotonia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

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    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Elaine Magat is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Magat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sruthi Thomas is a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davut Pehlivan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pehlivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Congenital Contractures, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Craniectomy.

    Donna M. Bloodworth
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    7200 Cambridge St, 10th Fl, Ste C-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Bloodworth, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Donna Bloodworth specializes in Pain Medicine and works at Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. To make an appointment, please call (713) 797-9191. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bloodworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Foot Drop, Chronic Pain, and Hemiplegia.

    George J. Hutton
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I have dedicated my professional career to the care of patients with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and related demyelinating diseases. This includes clinical care, clinical research, community involvement and public education efforts. I am medical director of the Maxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, a large multidisciplinary care center founded in 2003. Located in the Texas Medical center, we are recognized as a Partner in MS Care by the National MS Society. As director of clinical trials, I have served as principal investigator in over 30 clinical trials of MS therapeutics over the past 13 years. Dr. Hutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome.

    Radha Korupolu
    Advanced in Spasticity
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Radha Korupolu is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Korupolu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Sudha Tallavajhula is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tallavajhula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Opisthotonos, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Houston Neurocare P. A.

    6624 Fannin St, Ste 1670, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aziz Shaibani, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Aziz Shaibani specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at Houston Neurocare P. A.. To make an appointment, please call (713) 795-0033. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Shaibani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Myositis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Takacs is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Monday is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Monday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    7200 Cambridge St, 10th Fl, Ste C-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Forrest, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Elizabeth Forrest specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and works at Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7246. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Forrest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    7200 Cambridge St, 10th Fl, Ste C-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Del Rosario, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Janet Del Rosario specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and works at Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7246. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Del Rosario is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Performance Pain And Sports Medicine PLLC

    4126 Southwest Fwy Ste 1700, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Manzi is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Manzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL).

    Advanced in Spasticity
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Argyrios Stampas is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stampas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia.

    Advanced in Spasticity
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Joel Frontera is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Frontera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Opisthotonos.

    Advanced in Spasticity
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Tirr Memorial Hermann

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

    Cindy Ivanhoe is a Physiatrist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ivanhoe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spasticity.

    Advanced in Spasticity
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spasticity
    Neurosurgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Gadgil is a Neurosurgery provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gadgil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Spasticity, Meningocele, Rhizotomy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spasticity?

    Spasticity is stiff or rigid muscles. It may also be called unusual tightness or increased muscle tone. Reflexes (for example, a knee-jerk reflex) are stronger or exaggerated. The condition can interfere with walking, movement, speech, and many other activities of daily living.

    When should I see a Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity doctors near Houston, TX?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spasticity 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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