25 of the Best Physiatrists Near Me in houston, TX

"Dr. Gerard Francisco, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann and Professor and Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Francisco is one of the nation's leading physicians in the field of brain injury and stroke rehabilitation and spasticity management. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally, he is currently conducting research on the use of botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spasticity, along with the use of robots to facilitate recovery after a stroke or spinal cord injury. Dr. Francisco is a Principal investigator in an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Francisco is chairman and clinical professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and adjunct professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and completed his internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. His residency in PM&R was at the University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School, where he was chief resident. Dr. Francisco completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. Before joining the Brain Injury Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann in 1997, he served as director of the Brain Injury Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Francisco was named Distinguished Educator Professor by University of Texas Medical School at Houston ""Academy of Master Educators"" in 2012 and inducted as a member of the University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education (2013). Dr. Francisco was elected to ""Best Doctors in America"" for 2007-2008 by his peers. From 2001-2012, he has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" by U.S. World & News Report. In 2013, he was nominated by his peers to Houstonia Magazine's list of Top Doctors. Services Provided by Dr. Francisco Comprehensive spasticity management, including: Botulinum toxin injection Phenol neurolysis Intrathecal baclofen pumps Outpatient management of persons who have sustained: Stroke Brain Injury". Dr. Francisco is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Francisco is currently accepting new patients.

Suzanne Manzi is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Manzi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, and Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL). Dr. Manzi is currently accepting new patients.

John Harrell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harrell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Brittle Cornea Syndrome. Dr. Harrell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Elaine Magat, MD, joined the TIRR Memorial Hermann team of affiliated physicians from the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Scott and White Healthcare in Temple, Texas, and from Scott and White’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine in Waco, Texas, where she was assistant medical director. After receiving her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines, she completed two physical medicine and rehabilitation residencies – one at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines, in 2003, where she was chief resident, and the second at the Baylor/UTHealth PM&R Alliance in 2010. Dr. Magat completed her fellowship in brain injury rehabilitation and tone management at the Alliance in 2011. A clinical assistant professor of PM&R at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Magat works at the hospital’s Outpatient Medical Clinic. Services provided by Dr. Magat include outpatient management of persons who have sustained stroke or brain injury and outpatient management of spasticity and post polio. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magat is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Magat is currently accepting new patients.

Joel Frontera is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Frontera is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Frontera is currently accepting new patients.

Sheng Li is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Li is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

Radha Korupolu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Korupolu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spasticity, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Korupolu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stampas realizes the importance of getting to know his patients and their goals. He believes in actively listening and acknowledging each trial and triumph during the rehabilitation process. With a clinical interest in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, Dr. Stampas takes a team approach to optimize his patients’ outcomes. Dr. Stampas is fluent in English and Greek. Away from the office, Dr. Stampas likes spending time with his family and friends and enjoys the outdoors and staying active. Dr. Stampas is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Stampas is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lee, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Michael Lee specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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. Lee is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Specializing in the evaluation and treatment of a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Acute and Chronic Neck and Back Pain Bursitis Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Degenerative Disc and Joint Disease Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Gait Disturbance Gout Joint and Muscle Pain of the Limbs and Body (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, SI joint, etc.) Neuropathy and Nerve Pain Orthotic and Prosthetic Management in Amputation Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Physical and Occupational Therapy Coordination and Prescription Radiculopathy (?Pinched Nerve?) Sports and Non-Sports Injuries (such as Ligament, Tendon, Muscle Injuries) Spasticity Management Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Weight Loss, and more... Procedures Performed: Trigger Point Injections, Joint Steroid & Viscosupplementation Injections Under Ultrasound or Fluoroscopic Guidance, Soft Tissue Injections. Dr. Paily is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Foot Drop, Chronic Pain, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Bloodworth is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Wenzel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wenzel is highly rated in 3 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.

Monika Ayyar, DO, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Monika Ayyar 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. Ayyar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Ayyar is currently accepting new patients.

Emanuel Husu, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Emanuel Husu 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. Husu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Epidural Lipomatosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Husu is currently accepting new patients.

I take a holistic approach to caring for patients with back and neck pain. My treatment philosophy focuses on functional recovery and active patient involvement in their care. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Kemp is currently accepting new patients.

Yonghoon Lee, DO, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Yonghoon Lee specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and works at Baylor McNair - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-1900. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. His clinical expertise encompasses Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Kevorkian, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Charles Kevorkian 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. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Stroke. Dr. Kevorkian is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Russell is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Russell is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

P. Jacob Joseph, M.D., joined the medical staff at TIRR Memorial Hermann after completing his residency at The University of Washington in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in June 2010. He received his medical degree in 2006 at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School and completed internship and residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Joseph is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. As an attending physician at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Dr. Joseph’s primary focus is on caring for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury and neurotrauma. His clinical and research interests include spasticity management and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Services Provided by Dr. Joseph Traumatic brain injury Dual diagnosis injuries – Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Stroke care Aneurysm care Brain tumor Anoxic brain injury Electrodiagnostic medicine Spasticity management. Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 6 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.

Cindy Ivanhoe is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ivanhoe is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spasticity. Dr. Ivanhoe is currently accepting new patients.

Isaac Hernandez Jimenez, MD, joined TIRR Memorial Hermann Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s medical staff in January of 2017. He received his medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2004. Dr. Hernandez Jimenez completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Pinnacle Health Hospitals in Harrisburg, PA and his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas Medical School in Houston/Alliance Program in Houston, TX in 2010. He completed a clinical fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in 2011 and an advanced fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA in 2013. He then practiced for three years at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, serving as Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury services and as an assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Hernandez Jimenez is an assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. As an attending physician at TIRR, Dr. Hernandez Jimenez’ primary focus is caring for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and subspecialty-certified in Spinal Cord Injury medicine. Dr. Jimenez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spinal Stenosis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew E. Davis earned his medical degree in 2003 at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Davis completed an internship in internal medicine at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas and a residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Denver Colo. He went on to complete a fellowship in spinal cord injury at the University of Washington in Seattle, followed by three years of practicing spinal cord injury medicine and serving as an assistant professor at UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Davis has a sub-specialty certification in spinal cord injury medicine. He cares for patients ages 18 and up who are recovering from spinal cord injuries. He is associate director of the SCI Fellowship program at TIRR Memorial Hermann and serves as clinical medical director of the Spinal Cord Injury program. An associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Davis is a member of the American Spinal Injury Association, the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals and the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has received several teaching awards and the TIRR Physician of the Year award. Dr. Davis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Falco realizes the importance of getting to know his patients and their goals. He believes in actively listening and acknowledging each trial and triumph during the rehabilitation process. With a clinical interest in brain injury rehabilitation, Dr. Falco takes a team approach to optimize his patients’ outcomes. Away from the office, Dr. Falco likes spending time with his family, playing sports, and watching college football. Dr. Falco is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Falco is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nikola Dragojlovic earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N.Y. He completed his internship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and he completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Dr. Dragojlovic completed additional training in brain injury medicine through his fellowship at McGovern Medical School. During his residency and fellowship training, he cared for those with unique rehabilitation and recovery needs and learned to be creative and resourceful in working with patients and their families. Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Dragojlovic cares for patients ages 18 and older. He specializes in the management of patients following concussion, traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, stroke and other neurologic disorders. He also performs procedures for spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections and neurolytic injections. Dr. Dragojlovic is known for his kind and personal care, and he encourages his patients to make the most of their rehabilitation through all phases of recovery. Throughout his career and education, Dr. Dragojlovic has been honored with multiple recognitions and awards. He was recognized with McGovern Medical School’s Physician Educator Certificate Program Award and the Martin E. Grabois, MD, Esteemed Resident Award. In addition, he currently serves as an assistant professor for the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School, and is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR). He was recently appointed to the Program Committee of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP). In his spare time, Dr. Dragojlovic enjoys traveling, staying active and visiting Houston-area parks and restaurants with his wife. Dr. Dragojlovic is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Laminectomy. Dr. Dragojlovic is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Stork is a Physiatrist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stork is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Stork is currently accepting new patients.