The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in bradenton, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near bradenton, FL. Of these, 21 are Experienced.

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

    Neuro Spinal Associates

    200 3rd Ave W Ste 200, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Tiesi practices practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Tiesi 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Tiesi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tiesi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Efrain Martinez-Alvernia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Martinez-Alvernia 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, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Martinez-Alvernia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverview Foot & Ankle Specialist

    300 Riverside Dr E Ste 1500, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlton Cranford is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Cranford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, and Clubfoot. Dr. Cranford is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    315 75th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Osvaldo Mardones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Mardones 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mardones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists P.A.

    1800 Cortez Rd W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Emery is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Emery is rated as an Experienced 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 Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Emery is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    7005 Cortez Rd W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zhora Oganisyan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Oganisyan is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Oganisyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MCR Health - North Manatee Family Healthcare Center

    5600 Bayshore Rd, 
    Palmetto, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avani Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmetto, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MCR Health Advanced Specialty Institute

    6015 Pointe West Blvd Fl 2, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Chi is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Chi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Chi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MCR Health Advanced Specialty Institute

    6015 Pointe West Blvd Fl 2, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chrisbel Dafeamekpor is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Dafeamekpor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Dafeamekpor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Florida Medical Specialists LLC

    4401 Cortez Rd W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suguna Kona is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Kona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kona is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Florida Foot And Ankle Specialists

    8636 State Road 70 E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Perler is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Perler 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Perler is board certified in AB Foot & Ankle Surgery -Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surg and AB Foot & Ankle Surgery (Foot Surgery). Dr. Perler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    United Vein Centers

    8029 Cooper Creek Blvd Ste 104, 
    University Park, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Loan Lam is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in University Park, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Foot Drop, Flat Feet, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zsofia Szabo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Szabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Szabo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    943 S Beneva Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacey Gruber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Gruber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southwest Foot & Ankle LLC

    6310 Health Park Way Ste 345, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Rell is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Rell 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 Hammer Toe, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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

    Intercoastal Medical Group Inc

    2881 Hyde Park St, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Gonzalez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced 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 Essential Tremor, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Spine Sport & Physical Medicine Center LLC

    2030 Bee Ridge Rd Ste B, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Diaz is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Diaz 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1961 Floyd St Ste D, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jean Holewinski is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holewinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ingrown Toenail, Foot Drop, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tendinitis. Dr. Holewinski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MDVIP - Sarasota, FL

    2325 S Tamiami Trl Ste B, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Experienced 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 Dysgraphia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, and Muscle Atrophy.

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

    Kennedy White & Riggs Orthopedic Associates

    6050 Cattleridge Blvd Ste 201, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Herman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Herman 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 Spinal Stenosis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Herman 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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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 bradenton, FL?

    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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