The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Schaumburg, IL

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near Schaumburg, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Schaumburg, IL. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Brooke Belcher
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd.

    929 W. Higgins Rd., 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Belcher is a Physiatrist in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Belcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Foot Drop, and Tendinitis.

    Narendra Patel
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd.

    929 W. Higgins Rd., 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narendra Patel is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Morton Neuroma, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Nerve Decompression.

    Paul Nourbash
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, Ltd.

    929 W. Higgins Rd., 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Nourbash is an Orthopedics provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Nourbash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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    George Katsamakis
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd.

    3701 Algonquin Rd., Suite 800, 
    Rolling Meadows, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Katsamakis is a Neurologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Katsamakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Central Pain Syndrome, and Spasticity.

    Paul R. Lucas
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Paul R Lucas, DPM

    Elk Grove Village, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Lucas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Clubfoot, Morton Neuroma, and Hammer Toe.

    Syed A. Hussain
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Northwest Suburban Foot And Ankle Clinic

    1585 N Barrington Rd, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Hussain is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are High Arch, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Ingrown Toenail.

    George Bobustuc
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Bobustuc is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Bobustuc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Jennifer Kirchens
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Midwest Foot And Ankle Clinics

    1675 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 101, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kirchens is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kirchens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Lisa F. Derken
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Family Medicine

    27790 W Highway, Ste 37, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Derken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Derken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vertigo, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection.

    Faisal Fecto
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Psychiatry | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Psychiatry | Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Faisal Fecto is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fecto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Isaacs' Syndrome.

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

    Suburban Orthopaedics, Ltd

    1101 Perimeter Dr, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shoueb Malik is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.

    Sailaja V. Maramreddy
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Advent Neurology, SC

    657 E Golf Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Sailaja Maramreddy is a Neurologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Maramreddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Seizures, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome.

    Taras W. Masnyk
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    245 S Gary Ave Ste 100, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taras Masnyk is a Neurosurgery provider in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Masnyk has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Foot Drop, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Rameez Chaviwala
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    1325 N. Meacham Road, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    My practice style is centered on compassion, thoroughness, and strong patient advocacy. I take the time to listen carefully to ensure that each patient feels heard and understood. With empathy at the core of my approach, I work collaboratively with patients to navigate their care, always prioritizing their well-being and by allowing them to be informed in their decision-making. I strive to create a supportive environment with trust and transparency. Dr. Chaviwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Nader S. Dahdaleh
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    245 S Gary Ave Ste 100, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Dahdaleh is a Neurosurgery provider in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Dr. Dahdaleh has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Epidural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Hyim Baronofsky
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Podiatric Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    199 W. Rand Rd., Podiatry, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyim Baronofsky, DPM is a podiatric surgeon at Endeavor Health who provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. He specializes in both non-surgical and surgical management of disorders involving the foot and ankle, including bunions, toe deformities, sports-related injuries, fractures, Achilles tendon ruptures and wound care. Dr. Baronofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Robert Kipferl
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Kipferl Foot And Ankle Centers

    770 Lee St., Suite 101, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kipferl is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kipferl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Ellen Aleksandrovich
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Aleksandrovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Aleksandrovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Lactic Acidosis, Respiratory Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, and Emphysema.

    Natalie Witek
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Witek is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Witek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Illinois Spine Institute SC

    500 W Golf Rd Ste 101, 
    Schaumburg, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Graf is an Orthopedics provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Graf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Foot Drop, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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 Schaumburg, IL?

    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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