The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foxhall Podiatry Assoc

    3301 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Suite 228, Suite 228, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael J. Morse is a podiatrist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital, where he is an associate clinical professor for Georgetown University School of Medicine. He practices out of Foxhall Podiatry Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Morse has an expertise in diabetic foot care and wounds of the lower extremity. He sees patients for a range of symptoms, such as bunions and hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown nails, mycotic nails, ulcers, infections and foot traumas. Dr. Morse earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency in podiatric surgery and diabetic foot care at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Morse completed additional training at Joslin Center for Diabetes. Dr. Morse is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the president of the American Society of Podiatric Dermatology. He is also a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Morse has contributed to numerous publications on topics such as diabetic foot care, sports medicine, vascular disease and skin diseases. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Tendinitis, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    MedStar Health: Orthopedics At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 5000 Office, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Golden is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Foot Drop, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Foot And Ankle Specialists Of The Mid Atlantic

    1775 K Street Northwest, Suite 580, Suite 580, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lee E. Firestone is a podiatrist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Firestone practices out of Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Md. Dr. Firestone earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency in podiatric surgery at Washington Hospital Center, where he served as the chief resident. Dr. Firestone is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Firestone is an avid runner himself, competing in many local and regional races, including the Boston Marathon. He is a certified running coach and a member of the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, where he is also an assistant coach for the experienced marathon training program. Dr. Firestone has been named one of Washington’s Top Sports Medicine Providers and one of Washington’s Top Podiatrists by Washingtonian Magazine. Run Washington Magazine has also recognized Dr. Firestone as a Best Doctor. Dr. Firestone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 318, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Sauer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Foot Drop, Athlete's Foot, and Hammer Toe.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Tannous is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tannous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Tannous is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    MedStar Health Orthopedics At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cooper is a Podiatric Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, and Foot Drop.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rabin is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Kyphosis.

    Ernest G. Brown
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    1101 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Suite 600, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Brown, M.D., is a family medicine physician with Doctors To You, a concierge practice offering medical house calls throughout Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed residency in family medicine at Georgetown University/Providence Hospital. He is a referring physician to select Johns Hopkins practices and specialists. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top area of expertise is Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    MedStar Health Plastic Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caitlin Zarick is a Podiatric Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zarick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Flat Feet, Corns and Calluses, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mi Shin is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    MedStar Health Plastic Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Rahnama is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rahnama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Foot Drop, Clubfoot, and Bunions.

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

    Potomac Internists

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 440, Suite 440, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German

    Theodore Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Fainting, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Mcguigan is an Orthopedics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcguigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Bunions, Claw Foot, Osteoarthritis, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    MedStar Health Plastic Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Steinberg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hammer Toe, High Arch, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    Mid-Atlantic Podiatry Associates

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 315, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kominsky is a Podiatric Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kominsky has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Foot Drop.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

    102 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wroten is a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    MedStar Health Plastic Surgery At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 3400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurtis Bertram is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bertram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Bunions, Corns and Calluses, and Athlete's Foot.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery

    Unity Health Pharmacy

    3020 14th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Mpande is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mpande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Flat Feet.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    1500 Galen St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Chin is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zung Le is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Metatarsalgia, Gangrene, and Hammer Toe.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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