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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near poway, CA. Of these, 67 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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73 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
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    Office

    15644 Pomerado Rd Ste 300, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Ho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Ho 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 Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Seizures. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Seaside Foot And Ankle, Inc.

    15706 Pomerado Rd, Suite S102, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collin Smith is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Smith 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 Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Poway Office

    15721 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chunyang Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Weber is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Weber 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 Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Bone Graft.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Eastlack is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eastlack is rated as an Experienced 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 Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Hwynn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hwynn 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 Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dysarthria, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Hajimirsadeghi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hajimirsadeghi 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, Gastroparesis, Lymphangitis, and Foot Drop.

    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 
     (12.4 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.

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

    Uc San Diego Health Community Group

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Judd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Judd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Le 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 Fecal Impaction, Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    North Coast Family Medical Group, Inc.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah 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 Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Coccydynia, Acne, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orthopedics

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariel Palanca is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Palanca is rated as an Advanced 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Palanca is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Douglas Chang is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Foot Drop, and Sciatica.

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

    Er-Kai Gao MD Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 603, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 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
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John-michael Li is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced 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 Foot Drop, Ptosis, MAGIC Syndrome, and Cervical Myelopathy.

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

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Purcell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Dysgraphia, and Migraine.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimish Thakore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Thakore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Thakore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Revere Kinkel-Ii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kinkel-Ii 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 Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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

    Girard Orthopaedic Surgeons

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 350, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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

    Jackson Health System

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hurtado-De is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hurtado-De 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Hurtado-De is currently accepting new patients.

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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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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