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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near sylmar, CA. Of these, 72 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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77 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Mi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Mi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Dr. Mi is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog, and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Mi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cory Clement is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Clement 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 Bunions, Flat Feet, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Barry is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Barry 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 Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, and Athlete's Foot. Dr. Barry is board certified in American Board Multiple Specialties In Podiatry.

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

    Optum - Mission Hills Office

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasuhiro Maeda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Maeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Febrile Neutropenia, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Maeda is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    Neurological Associates Of The Valley Medical Group

    14901 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanwal Nayyar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Nayyar is rated as an Experienced 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 Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Nayyar is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Referral may be required
    14901 Rinaldi Street, Suite 315, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elliot Plotkin is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Plotkin 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 Bunions, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Plotkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvin Nguyen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Referral may be required
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lee is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Lee 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, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hoang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Drop, and Gangrene.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Referral may be required
    17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 304, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Babak Kosari is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Kosari 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 Hammer Toe, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Kosari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    16111 Plummer St Bldg 200, 
    North Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Nastasi is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in North Hills, California. Dr. Nastasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop.

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

    Rachman Medical Group

    7601 Canby Ave, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Rachman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Rachman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Rachman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rachman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The University Of California

    19950 Rinaldi St, Ste 100, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Ferkel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Ferkel 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, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Ferkel is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ferkel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lawrence Weinberg, MD Private Practice

    18915 Nordhoff St, Ste 7, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Weinberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Weinberg 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 Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Weinberg is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates Of Los Angeles

    23929 McBean Parkway, Ste 215, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bjorn Lobo is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Valencia, California. Dr. Lobo 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 Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lobo is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lobo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Los Angeles Institute Of Foot And Ankle Surgery

    23734 Valencia Blvd, 
    Valencia, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Armen Hagopjanian is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Valencia, California. Dr. Hagopjanian 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, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Gangrene. Dr. Hagopjanian is board certified in Foot And Ankle Surgery (Sub: Recon Rearfoot/Ankle, American Podiatric Surgery, and Foot And Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Dr. Hagopjanian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates Of Los Angeles, Inc.

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Liker is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Liker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Liker is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Liker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    18370 Burbank Blvd, Suite 107, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Andersson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Andersson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged Red Fibers, Athetosis, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

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

    Patricia L. Walters, DPM

    18366 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Walters is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Walters is rated as an Advanced 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 Foot Drop, Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shahin Sheibani-Rad is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Sheibani-Rad 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sheibani-Rad is board certified in American Board Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sheibani-Rad 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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 sylmar, 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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