The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Detroit, MI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Detroit, MI. Of these, 111 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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142 providers found
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Physiatry
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Physiatry
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    Riverview Neuromuscular Pain Center

    7633 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 170, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Moussa Bazzi is a Neurologist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bazzi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Foot Drop, Tendinitis, Chronic Pain, and Sciatica. Dr. Bazzi is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Bazzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Ford Center For Athletic Medicine

    690 Amsterdam St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Eller is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Eller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Contracture Deformity, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Ford Cancer-Detroit

    2800 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Lee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Taliaferro is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Taliaferro 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 Scoliosis, Sciatica, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Taliaferro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harry A Kezelian DPM PC

    4160 John R Street, Suite 1012, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Kezelian is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kezelian is rated as an Advanced 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 Ingrown Toenail, Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Kezelian is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery. Dr. Kezelian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rehabilitation Institute Of Michigan

    261 Mack Avenue, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Bitar is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bitar 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 Paraplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Phantom Limb Pain, and Hemiplegia. Dr. Bitar is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Bitar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bazzi Podiatry

    7633 E Jefferson Ave, Suite 250, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jerad Booth is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Booth is rated as an Advanced 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 Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dearborn Podiatry Clinic PLLC

    7633 E Jefferson Ave Ste 250, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Doan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Doan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Plantar Fasciitis, and Venous Insufficiency. Dr. Doan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bazzi Podiatry PLLC

    7633 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 250, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Bazzi is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bazzi is rated as an Advanced 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 Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Gangrene. Dr. Bazzi is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery. Dr. Bazzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirela Cerghet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Cerghet is rated as an Advanced 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 Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Cerghet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Warrenfield Medical Center

    14716 West Warren Avenue, 
    Dearborn, MI 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Obeid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Obeid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Obeid is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Emergency Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Obeid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ghassan A Atto MD PLLC

    14825 Southfield Road, 
    Allen Park, MI 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Aramaic 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghassan Atto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allen Park, Michigan. Dr. Atto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 181 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Atto is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Atto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Epic Health

    911 East 9 Mile Road, 
    Ferndale, MI 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eyas Kanaan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ferndale, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kanaan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 155 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obesity, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kanaan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kanaan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    DMC Outpatient Physician Clinic

    261 Mack Ave Ste 188, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Williamson is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Williamson 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, Foot Drop, Neurogenic Bowel, and Dysarthria. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rehabilitation Institute Of Michigan

    261 Mack Ave Ste 188, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Mccarty is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Mccarty 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 Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Mccarty is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 7A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Massie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Massie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Massie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dmc

    3990 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaafar Elmenini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Elmenini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

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

    Office

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Mohamedali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Mohamedali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Failure, Foot Drop, Plasmacytoma, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Bazzi Podiatry PLLC

    7633 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite 250, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Zienab Dabaja is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Dabaja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Dabaja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Steijlen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Steijlen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Steijlen 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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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 Detroit, MI?

    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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