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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Stanford, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Distinguished in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarada Sakamuri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sakamuri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Brachial Plexopathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Wilson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Epidural Hematoma, Foot Drop, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Jackson is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Jackson is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Ryu is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ryu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ryu is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ryu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Kipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3160, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Mcdonald is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jongsoo Park is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maxwell Greene is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Greene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Leung is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tarver is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tarver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Muscle Spasms.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srikanth Muppidi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Muppidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelam Goyal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ratliff is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ratliff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Abscess, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Veeravagu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Veeravagu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irena Ilic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ilic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Ilic is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

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

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Reilly is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Oji is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Oji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Serena Hu is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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