Finding a Vertigo Doctor

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If you are someone who is experiencing vertigo and you are looking to find a vertigo doctor who is skilled and qualified to help you, then you are not alone.

Two Online Directories to Find a Vertigo Doctor in Your Area

Vestibular.org

You can use the Healthcare Provider Directory at the Vestibular Disorders Association, vestibular.org. You can search for a vertigo doctor by zip code, or by city and state. They list vestibular healthcare providers by specialty type as well.

All the professionals on that website have joined the Association as claiming to be Vestibular professionals. All members pay annual dues to be part of this directory.

Although there is no formal process to check on the validity of the credentials or quality of care provided by those who sign up, I would recommend that directory as a resource to find a Vertigo Doctor in your area.

NeuroPT.org

You can search to find a provider on the map of Vestibular Physical Therapists who have signed up to be listed on the map on NeuroPT.org.

This map has members of the Vestibular Special Interest Group, within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

To access the APTA Vestibular Physical Therapy (PT) Provider map, click here.

Similar to the Vestibular Disorders Association, there is no formal process to check out providers who register as providers on this APTA Vestibular PT map. There are very expensive annual dues to remain part of this professional association.

Vestibular Physical Therapy Can Treat Vertigo

Vestibular Physical Therapy offers Evaluation and Treatment for Vertigo without Medications

I usually recommend that people with vertigo plan on ultimately seeking out physical therapy, and here is why.

Physicians usually serve to diagnose and medicate vertigo complaints; whereas, physical therapists seek to resolve the vertigo complaints and restore normal daily functioning.

In California where I practice, the direct access law allows patients to seek physical therapy without seeing a physician for a referral. That is why many of my patients come straight to my practice once they get vertigo.

Direct access to vestibular physical therapy can prevent significant delays in appropriate care, reliance on inappropriate medications, and unnecessary diagnostic tests that are often experienced by patients with vertigo.

If you are not able to find a vertigo doctor who can help you get relief, I highly recommend vestibular physical therapy.

I highly suggest that you read online reviews from other patients for any provider you might select from an online directory. If you want more tips on Choosing the Right Healthcare provider, check out this blog.