The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in lake forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near lake forest, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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92 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine

    Health And Wellness Center Inc

    23672 Birtcher Dr, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Ali 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 High Cholesterol, Premature Ovarian Failure, Down Syndrome, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OrthoWest

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Aminian is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Aminian 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 Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Aminian is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon.

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

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Laguna Moulton

    23595 Moulton Pkwy, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Bland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Bland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bland is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kiet Loc Apc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiet Loc is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Loc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Foot Drop. Dr. Loc is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

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

    Michael W Shen MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

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

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (5.5 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.

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

    Mission Viejo Medical Offices

    23781 Maquina Ave, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Crismon is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Crismon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Bunions, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Corns and Calluses. Dr. Crismon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Affiliated Neurology Center

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eleonora Spokoyny is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Spokoyny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudobulbar Affect, Tomaculous Neuropathy, Andermann Syndrome, and Septic Arthritis. Dr. Spokoyny is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Spokoyny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    9940 Research Drive, Suite 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jing Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Neuralgia, Tenosynovitis, and Asthma. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Foot And Ankle Specialist

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 270, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Yang is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Yang 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 Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Athlete's Foot, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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

    Azita Mesbah MD Inc.

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 220, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pawel Jankowski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jankowski 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 Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Foot And Ankle Specialist

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 270, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audris Tien is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tien 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 Metatarsalgia, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet.

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

    Foot And Ankle Specialist

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 270, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Coyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Coyer 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 Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, and Lymphangitis.

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

    OrthoWest

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Gurbani is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Gurbani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Gurbani is board certified in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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

    City Of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Peripheral Neuropathy, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required
    23141 Moulton Parkway, Suite 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Devon Glazer is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Glazer 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 High Arch, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Glazer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required
    23141 Moulton Parkway, Suite 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sam Nosrati is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Nosrati 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 High Arch, Flat Feet, Athlete's Foot, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Nosrati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required
    23141 Moulton Parkway, Suite 109, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahar Golshahi is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Golshahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Golshahi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Brian I. Watanabe M.D. Inc.

    24953 Paseo De Valencia Ste 15C, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorelei Achor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Achor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Drop, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Idiopathic Edema.

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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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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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