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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near irvine, CA. Of these, 120 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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131 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Irvine

    5581 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Alimadadian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Alimadadian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Alimadadian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oc Foot And Ankle Associates Inc

    14642 Newport Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Chang is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Tustin, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced 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 Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Flat Feet, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Wenqiang Tian, MD

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenqiang Tian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Orange County Foot And Ankle Group Inc

    2492 Walnut Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Bennett is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Bennett is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Oc Foot And Ankle Associates Inc

    14642 Newport Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjala Kanda is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Kanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Kanda is board certified in American Board Podiatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad is rated as an Experienced 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 Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Mahdad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Alton/Sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Lueck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lueck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Foot Drop, Migraine, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Lueck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Markus is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Markus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Markus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Parissa Hagh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Hagh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Skinner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Migraine. Dr. Skinner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wanda Chang is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Cervical Spondylosis, and Rett Syndrome. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adrian Nickolescu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nickolescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Fractured Spine, and Kyphosis. Dr. Nickolescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Michael P Weinstein MD Inc.

    360 San Miguel Dr Ste 701, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Weinstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Michael P Weinstein MD Inc.

    360 San Miguel Dr Ste 701, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Mikulak is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Mikulak 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 Contracture Deformity, Osteoarthritis, Toxic Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    377 E Coast Hwy Ste 250, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Arneson is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Arneson 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 Bunions, High Arch, Flat Feet, and Athlete's Foot.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Office

    901 Dove St Ste 190, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Acevedo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Acevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    Michael P Weinstein MD Inc.

    360 San Miguel Dr Ste 701, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Forman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Forman 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 Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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 irvine, 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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