The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in South Bend, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near South Bend, IN. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Berkson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Berkson 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 Facet Joint Syndrome, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Beacon Medical Group Inc.

    1815 E Ireland Rd, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Ketcham is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Ketcham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Phantom Limb Pain.

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

    Family Medicine Of South Bend

    6301 University Commons Ste 210, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Jacobs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Jacobs 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Family Medicine Of South Bend

    6301 University Commons Ste 210, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Jacobs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Jacobs 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 Pleurisy, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    6301 University Commons Ste 210, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Troyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Troyer 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc

    611 E Douglas Rd, 305 Neurology, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randall Bjork is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Bjork is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Bjork is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Salcedo DPM

    3665 Park Pl W Ste 200, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Salcedo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Foot Drop.

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

    Niles Foot Clinic

    201 North 17th Street, 
    Niles, MI 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Fox is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Niles, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Fox 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 Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Bariatric Medicine | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Bariatric Medicine | Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Southwestern Medical Primary Care Buchanan

    1045 East Front Street, 
    Buchanan, MI 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Audrey Wedde is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine and Family Medicine in Buchanan, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Wedde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, Sciatica, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Wedde is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wedde is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana HLTH Ctr Inc At South Bend

    1901 W Western Ave Ste B, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Wait is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Wait is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis.

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

    Office

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 101, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Grove is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Grove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Flat Feet, and Foot Drop.

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

    Office

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 101, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Rindlisbacher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Rindlisbacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Ingrown Toenail, Foot Drop, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    South Bend Neurology

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 305, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Toth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Toth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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

    Family Medicine Faculty Physicians

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 406, 
    Mishawaka, IN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Marszalek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mishawaka, Indiana. Dr. Marszalek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Pharyngitis, Foot Drop, Cellulitis, and H1N1 Influenza.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Center Of Northern Indiana Inc.

    2310 California Rd Ste A, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Trumble is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Trumble 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Contracture Deformity, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Michiana Physical Medicine

    2310 California Rd, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Pagano is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pagano 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 Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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

    Elkhart Clinic LLC

    303 S Nappanee St, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Behr Syndrome, Harding Ataxia, Pol 3-Related Leukodystrophy, and Marinesco Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery Elkhart

    500 Arcade Ave Ste 200, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Schnittker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Schnittker 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 Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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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 near South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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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