The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Lakewood, CA. Of these, 168 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    Amandeep Bhalla
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Memorial Orthopaedic Surgical Group

    2760 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amandeep Bhalla is an Orthopedics provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Bhalla has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Darryl A. Willoughby
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    California Orthopedic Institute

    12659 166th St, 
    Cerritos, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darryl Willoughby is an Orthopedics provider in Cerritos, California. Dr. Willoughby has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Foot Drop.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Jeremy L Cook

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Cook is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Cook has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Lawrence Hodor Dpm Inc

    5220 Clark Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathanael Smith is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine

    Lawrence Hodor Dpm Inc

    5220 Clark Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Hodor is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Hodor has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Athlete's Foot, Ingrown Toenail, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Gordon has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Pediatric Myocarditis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Edgar A Abbes Dpm

    5750 Downey Ave, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edgar Abbes is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Abbes has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Hammer Toe.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine

    Richard A Rosenberg Dpm Inc

    3300 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rosenberg is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Rosenberg has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Athlete's Foot.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    Joseph Yacoub Dpm Inc

    3300 E South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Yacoub is a Podiatric Surgeon in Lakewood, California. Dr. Yacoub has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Bunions, Hammer Toe, and Caffey Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3747 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Alzheimer's Disease, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Victoria Foley Podiatric Medical

    3747 Worsham Ave Ste 201, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constance Ornelas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Ornelas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fungal Nail Infection.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Optum - Airport Plaza

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrienne Doi is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Doi has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    901 E San Antonio Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naftoli Weingarten is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Weingarten has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    J Wu Medical Care Inc

    3845 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Wu has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hepatitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery

    Bellflower Medical Offices - Mob 1

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kobina Commeh is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Commeh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Flat Feet, Bunions, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Commeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Bellflower Medical Offices - MOB 1 - Podiatry Department

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    An-an Jiang is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bellflower, California. Dr. Jiang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Corns and Calluses, Bunions, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Jiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Bellflower Medical Offices - Mob 1

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olufunmilayo Olanipekun is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bellflower, California. Dr. Olanipekun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Olanipekun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery

    Bellflower Medical Offices - MOB 1 - Podiatry Department

    9400 E Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Lee is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery

    William F Taylor MD

    16660 Paramount Blvd Ste 101, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Linam is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Linam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Athlete's Foot, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery | Podiatric Medicine

    Memorialcare Medical Foundation

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeff Angarola is a General Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Angarola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Metatarsalgia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Foot Drop?

    Foot drop is when you have difficulty lifting the front part of your foot. This may cause you to drag your foot when you walk. Foot drop, also called drop foot, can be caused by a problem with the muscles, nerves, or anatomy of your foot or leg.

    When should I see a Foot Drop doctor near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop doctor near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop doctors near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop doctors near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop doctor near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Foot Drop 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 Foot Drop doctor near Lakewood, CA?

    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 Foot Drop 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 Foot Drop 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 Foot Drop doctors near Lakewood, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Foot Drop 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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