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Locations

South Bend

211 North Eddy StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46617
574-204-6440

About Paul Desmarais, MD

Philosophy of Care

I have been practicing in the South Bend area for more than 23 years. I work hard to stay on time and respect my patients time. If I discover something I am unable to treat, I do my research to connect you to the right person.

Board Certifications

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Languages

English

Clinical Interests

Botox for Migraines, Regenerative Medicine / Platelet rich plasma injections (PRP), EPAT, pre-prosthetic counseling, amputations, pain management, spasticity management, post-stroke rehabilitation, osteoarthritis management, EMG/NCS, cerebral palsy, myofascial pain, trigger point injections and phantom pain management.

Personal Interests

Outside of medicine, I spend most of my time enjoying family activities and relaxing in the outdoors. I like to find time to hunt, fish, and play sports.

Memberships

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards & Accolades

Castle Connolly 2025 Top Doctor

2025

Education
Schools
Wayne State UniversityGraduation Date: 1996Degree: MD
Residency
Charlotte Institute of RehabilitationResident in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2000
Internships
Carolinas Medical CenterPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Ratings and Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

He spent a good amount of time making sure my questions were answered

4.8

Mar 31, 2026

Very easy to talk

4.8

Mar 27, 2026

Good

5

Mar 25, 2026

Dr. Desmarais was very thorough ~ he went over my MRI results with me ( including visuals ) and explained the procedure to me that he recommended.

5

Mar 24, 2026

I was very pleased with my visit, he was professional, efficient & understanding. He went out of his way to accommodate my request regarding a certain physical therapist!

5

Mar 22, 2026

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.7

373 Reviews

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