The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in indianapolis, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near indianapolis, IN. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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123 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
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    Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists

    8051 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sachin Mehta is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mehta 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 Stroke, Hemiplegia, Concussion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Rau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Rau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gout, and Hypertension. Dr. Rau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Psychiatric Associates Inc.

    355 W 16th St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruth Stanton is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Stanton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Foot Drop, Hemiplegia, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Stanton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Referral required

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis,, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Comer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis,, Indiana. Dr. Comer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Comer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bronson Stanley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Advanced 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 Plantar Fasciitis, Foot Drop, Osteomyelitis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.

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

    Podiatry Associates Of Indiana

    5471 Georgetown Rd, Ste C, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Miller is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ingrown Toenail, Bursitis of the Heel, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery - Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Icem-University-Riley LLC

    340 W 10th St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grenville Fernandes is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Fernandes 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 Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Acute Pain. Dr. Fernandes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group

    355 W 16th St Ste 5100, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Stockwell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Stockwell is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Stockwell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 32000, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua East is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. East 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 Essential Tremor, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Migraine, and Memory Loss. Dr. East is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 4300, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Prahlow is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Prahlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Prahlow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 4300, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Whitney Pratt is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Pratt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Rm 4133, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Pastrnak is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Pastrnak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Hemiplegia, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Pastrnak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group

    355 W 16th St Ste 5100, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Mao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mao 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 Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Mao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Myasthenia Gravis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Seizures. Dr. Bain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Rodenbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Rodenbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Transverse Myelitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Rodenbeck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral required

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis,, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Bodkin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis,, Indiana. Dr. Bodkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Bodkin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Penman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Penman 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 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Hypermobile Joints. Dr. Penman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Nevel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Nevel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Brain Tumor. Dr. Nevel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erika Daley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. Dr. Daley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 4700, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hans is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Hans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Essential Tremor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Hans 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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 indianapolis, 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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