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    MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Boston, MA. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    200 providers found
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Pratt Neurology Associates Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristen Babinski is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Babinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stroke, Migraine, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babinski is currently accepting new patients.

      Kevin L. Riemer
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      185 Pilgrim Road, 3rd Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Riemer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Riemer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Foot Drop, Gangrene, and Ingrown Toenail.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Boston Orthopaedic And Spine LLC

      20 Guest St, Suite 225, 
      Brighton, MA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Sarni is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Sarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Sarni is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Internal Medicine

      Pratt Medical Group Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberly Schelling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schelling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Necrosis, Chronic Cough, Wilson Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Schelling is currently accepting new patients.

      Courtney E. Mcilduff
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      BIDMC Department Of Neurology

      330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Courtney Mcilduff is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcilduff has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

      Jason L. Pittman
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Spine Center At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Pittman is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      David E. Searls
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      BIDMC Department Of Neurology

      330 Brookline Avenue, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      David Searls is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Searls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertigo, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Sapan D. Gandhi
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sapan Gandhi is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

      John B. Piecyk
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Piecyk is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Piecyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Opisthotonos.

      Elena S. Manning
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      185 Pilgrim Road, 3rd Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elena Manning is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Manning has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

      Jeremy T. Smith
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

      60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Smith is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle. His goal is to help patient’s who are experiencing pain and other limitations from their foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Dr. Smith cares for patients with a wide variety of foot and ankle problems and has a particular interest in sports medicine, traumatic injuries, ankle and foot deformity, arthritic conditions, and minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Smith grew up in the Boston area and then attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine, where he was a four-year letter winner for the varsity soccer and squash teams. He then received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. After medical school, Dr. Smith completed his orthopaedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program and then a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.   Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and is the Director of the Harvard Brigham Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. He cares for many young athletes and is a team physician for Stonehill College. He is also an accomplished researcher and has published more than 80 peer-reviewed publications. Many of these relate to the conditions he treats.Dr. Smith sees patients at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, the Mass General Brigham Foxboro Health Care Center, and 1285 Beacon Street in Brookline. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Tenosynovitis.

      Efstathios Papavassiliou
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

      110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Greek, Spanish

      Efstathios Papavassiliou is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Papavassiliou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Martina Stippler
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
      Boston, MA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Offers Telehealth

      Martina Stippler is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stippler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laminectomy.

      William J. Hartigan
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine

      Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare - Chelsea

      1000 Broadway, 
      Chelsea, MA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Hartigan is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Dr. Hartigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Refsum Disease, Infantile Refsum Disease, and Metatarsalgia.

      Christopher P. Miller
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

      1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
      South Jamaica Plain, MA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Miller is an Orthopedics provider in South Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

      Adam Olsen
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics

      Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

      1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
      South Jamaica Plain, MA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Olsen is an Associate Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, who specializes in hip and knee replacement. His practice philosophy involves partnering with patients to create informed plans of care tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Improving quality of life and mobility, through both surgical and nonsurgical treatment, is always the goal. His clinical practice includes total hip replacement (anterior and posterior approaches), total and partial knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, and outpatient surgery.Dr. Olsen’s research has focused on outpatient joint replacement, complex/revision surgery, and the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Foot Drop, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Elizabeth A. Martin
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Orthopaedics Center

      1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
      South Jamaica Plain, MA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Elizabeth Martin is a board certified, fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Brigham Division of Foot and Ankle and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School.  She specializes in complex reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Her clinical interests include foot and ankle trauma, post-traumatic pain, sports injuries, foot and ankle arthritis and deformities such as painful flatfoot and bunions. Her research interests include foot and ankle trauma, improving quality of life for foot and ankle patients and orthopaedic education.  Dr. Martin provides compassionate, experienced surgical and nonsurgical care of the foot and ankle for patients of all ages and lifestyles. Her practice philosophy is to share the decision-making process with her patients: to discuss options and work together to create an individualized care plan.  She derives the most satisfaction from seeing her patients’ pain decrease and function improve. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics

      Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Kwon is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Plastic Surgery

      Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Eberlin is a Plastic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eberlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ganesh Shankar is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Bone Tumor, 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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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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