The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near la mesa, CA. Of these, 65 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
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    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Er-kai Gao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gao is rated as an Advanced 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, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa-Garate is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa-Garate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huisa-Garate is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Karen Anderson, DPM

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 152, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Anderson is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Anderson 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 Plantar Fasciitis, Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
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    Jerry Fabrikant, DPM

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 152, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Fabrikant is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Fabrikant 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 Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, Gangrene, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste Ll, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Wilson is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Hammer-Nahman is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hammer-Nahman 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 Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luan Pham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Lymphangitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Plantar Fasciitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Freiberg's Disease.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amirhassan Bahreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bahreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Neuralgia.

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

    Kaiser Permanente El Cajon Medical Offices - Podiatry Department

    250 Travelodge Dr, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tressa Jordan is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corns and Calluses, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    La Jolla Spine Institute Medical Group Inc.

    6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Raiszadeh is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Raiszadeh 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 Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    El Cajon Therapy Associates Inc

    590 S Magnolia Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rana Mansour is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Mansour 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 Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Corns and Calluses, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clayton Culp is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Foot Drop. Dr. Culp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vandever Medical Offices

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Yee is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Spasticity, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices - Neurology Department

    4405 Vandever Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Dompor-Tran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dompor-Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Dr. Dompor-Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ohoud Alghuraibi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Alghuraibi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Food Allergy.

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

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Silver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.

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

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Mcgehrin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Mcgehrin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Epilepsy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maksym Marek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Marek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Neuralgia.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Garfin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Garfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Laminectomy.

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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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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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