The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in washington, DC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near washington, DC. Of these, 122 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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137 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    OrthoBethesda

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Fisch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Fisch is board certified in Abos.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Handy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Handy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    1101 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Suite 600, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop.

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

    Mgmc LLC

    3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Tannous is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tannous is rated as an Advanced 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 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
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health Orthopedics At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cooper is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cooper 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 Bunions, Flat Feet, Foot Drop, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    1550 Wilson Blvd, 640, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Sanders is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sanders 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 Chondroblastoma, Chondroma, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 318, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Sauer is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Foot Drop, Athlete's Foot, and Hammer Toe.

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

    Foxhall Podiatry Assoc

    3301 New Mexico Avenue Northwest, Suite 228, Suite 228, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Morse is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Morse is rated as an Advanced 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, Athlete's Foot, Tendinitis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Morse is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery. Dr. Morse is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Inova 360 Concierge Medicine - Ballston

    1005 North Glebe Rd, 710, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Baselga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Baselga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Wolcott Rallison Syndrome. Dr. Baselga is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OrthoBethesda

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 506, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andre Gazdag is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gazdag 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 Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Gazdag is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Gazdag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Amelia Heart And Vascular Center

    6136 Brandon Ave, 
    Springfield, VA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Azita Moalemi practices practicing medicine in Springfield, Virginia. Dr. Moalemi 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 Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Moalemi is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Registered Vascular Physician Interpretation. Dr. Moalemi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    1120 20TH Street, NW

    1120 20th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nick Casscells is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Casscells 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 Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Casscells is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Neurology At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Bldg 5TH Fl 5, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Streicher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Streicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Streicher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

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

    Foot And Ankle Specialists Of The Mid Atlantic

    1775 K Street Northwest, Suite 580, Suite 580, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Firestone is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Firestone 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 Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Firestone is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery. Dr. Firestone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zung Le is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Le 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 Fungal Nail Infection, Metatarsalgia, Gangrene, and Hammer Toe.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sirinan Tazen is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tazen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop. Dr. Tazen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadav Avner is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Avner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Metatarsalgia, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Avner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Podiatry

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 4 Ste 4000, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirk Geter is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Geter 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 Athlete's Foot, Flat Feet, Bunions, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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

    Gw Orthopaedic Surgery-West End: 2300 M Street

    2300 M St NW Fl 5, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Chodos is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chodos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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 washington, DC?

    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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