The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Santa Rosa, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Santa Rosa, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    525 Doyle Park Drive, Suite 102, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurtis Birch is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Birch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Birch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    3536 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 300B, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Chang is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    1162 Montgomery Drive, Floor 3, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Grierson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Grierson 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 Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Corns and Calluses, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Grierson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    34 Mark West Springs Road, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Axelrad is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Axelrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Coccydynia, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Axelrad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    2281 Cleveland Avenue, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walter D'costa is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. D'costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Athlete's Foot. Dr. D'costa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Santa Rosa Orthopaedics

    1405 Montgomery Dr, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schakel is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Schakel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteoarthritis.

    Podiatric Medicine
    Podiatric Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Mercury Way Medical Offices - Podiatry

    2240 Mercury Way, 1st Floor, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lex Barte is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Barte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top area of expertise is Foot Drop. Dr. Barte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    1162 Montgomery Drive, Suite 2, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marlon Decastro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Decastro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Decastro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine

    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

    3883 Airway Dr Ste 202, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Ann Gelphman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Ann Gelphman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Foot Drop, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    1041 4th Street, Suite B, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Hoyal is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Hoyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Hoyal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    208 Concourse Boulevard, Suite 1, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Iezza is an Orthopedics provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Iezza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Iezza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    1350 Medical Center Drive, 
    Rohnert Park, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ameha Joba is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Rohnert Park, California. Dr. Joba 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, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Gangrene. Dr. Joba is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8465 Old Redwood Hwy, 
    Windsor, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emerson Valdez is a Podiatric Surgeon in Windsor, California. Dr. Valdez 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 Athlete's Foot.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Office

    1141 Hwy 116 S, 
    Sebastopol, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Erskine is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Sebastopol, California. Dr. Erskine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Sciatica, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

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

    John D Hollander DPM Inc

    95 Montgomery Dr Ste 114, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hollander is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Hollander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

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

    North Santa Rosa VA Clinic

    3841 Brickway Blvd, 
    Santa Rosa, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Stanifer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Stanifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Foot Drop.

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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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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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