The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 218 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Louisiana, US. Of these, 195 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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218 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 1a, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Reeves is a Neurosurgery provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Distinguished in Foot Drop

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Amy Blackwell Schunemeyer

    398 N Lewis St, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Schunemeyer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Schunemeyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Foot Drop, Fungal Nail Infection, and Athlete's Foot.

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    Bryan Randolph
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2703 Beene Blvd., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Randolph is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Randolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Corns and Calluses.

    Jerry Toups
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2703 Beene Blvd., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Toups is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Toups is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Bunions.

    Rebecca Mcgaha
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2703 Beene Blvd., 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Mcgaha is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Mcgaha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Corns and Calluses, and Hammer Toe.

    Dionne Nolan
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dionne Nolan is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Nolan has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Carmine Vincifora
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmine Vincifora is a Pain Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Vincifora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

    Peimin Zhu
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Joshua Neeson joined the Department of Podiatry at Ochsner Health in 2015 after completing a three-year podiatric medical and surgical residency with Ochsner, where he served as chief resident between 2014 and 2015. Dr. Neeson also joined the staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospital in 2015 and began working in the St Tammany Parish Hospital Clinic for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, where he provides specialty podiatric services to this multidisciplinary clinic. Dr. Neeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery

    Timeless Rx LLC

    1970 N Highway 190, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melannie White is a Podiatric Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Atkins is a Neurologist in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Migraine. Dr. Atkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Umc

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishna Vemulapalli is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Plantar Fasciitis, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

    1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ilias Caralopoulos is a Neurosurgery provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Caralopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Caralopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Bowie is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco

    4225 Lapalco Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Keith Luper earned his podiatry degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He is board-certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Luper practices at Ochsner Health Center - Tchoupitoulas. In his free time, Dr. Luper enjoys spending time with family and friends; activities including paddle-boarding, cycling and swimming; playing several musical instruments; and taking in the art, culture, food and music of NOLA. Dr. Luper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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