Medical Practitioners/Support Groups
Medical Practioners Familiar with Post-Polio Syndrome
For extensive directories of support groups, medical practitioners, and clinics, follow one or more of these links:
International Polio Network (GINI) Based in St. Louis, Missouri
Post-Polio Syndrome Resources Based in Louisiana
Polio Connection of America Based in New York
Polio Experience Network Based in Washington state
Also consult our links page or contact us at
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for additional help.
| Santosh K. Bahal, MD St. Francis Hospital 3237 S. 16th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215 414/647-7422 |
Dr. Bahal is a doctor of physical medicine. He also works out of St. Joseph's Hospital, 5000 W. Chambers St., Milwaukee, WI 53210. |
| Dr. Heidi Borca, MD North Shore Orthopedics 7545 N. Port Washington Road Glendale, WI (262) 351-3535 |
Dr. Borca is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. North Shore Orthopaedics, S.C., has offices in Glendale and Mequon. |
| Donna Davidoff, M.D. Physiatrist PM&R Dept. of St. Mary's Hospital 2323 N. Lake Drive Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-291-1066 |
She heads up the Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Department @ St. Mary's Hospital downtown. She is very personable, down to earth, extremely effective, and, though she does not claim to be the Post Polio Guru of doctors, she is willing to see more polio patients. |
| Beth Kowall, OTR Registered Occupational Therapist Greenfield, WI 414/329-0601 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Ms Kowall is an active member and former president of the PPRG, and though no longer a practicing OT (due to her own PPS), she has a vast amount of knowledge and many resources. |
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Dr. Paul Barkhaus |
Dr. Barkhaus has spoken at our conference. he has diagnosed the PPS of a number of our members and often works in conjunction with Dr. Waring (below). |
 Dr. William Waring Assist. Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Froedtert Hospital 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53226-3596 (414) 805-3666 or 1-800-272-3666 |
Dr. Waring's patient care emphasis is post-polio rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries. He headed a PPS clinic before moving to Milwaukee. |
1 PPRG does not endorse or recommend any particular medical practioner, but these are listed as a service based on the experiences of some of our members. We urge you to find the practioner who best meets your medical needs.
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