The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Independence, MO. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Mazen M. Dimachkie
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mazen Dimachkie is a Neurologist in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Dimachkie has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Thymectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Dimachkie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Copeland is a Neurosurgery provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Pollack is a Neurosurgery provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Veterans Administration

    4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Price is a Physiatrist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Hemiplegia, Spinal Stenosis, and Tendinitis.

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

    Sheldon Fleishman, DPM, PA

    1050 NW South Outer Rd Ste 100, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheldon Fleishman is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Fleishman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Fleishman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Health Primary Care Lakewood Pavilion

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Pletz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pletz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are GM1 Gangliosidosis, Foot Drop, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Optum Missouri-Meritas Health Corporation

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1235, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Robinson is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Allen is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

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

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie De Vere is a General Surgeon in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. De Vere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine

    Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nick Donohue is a Pain Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Donohue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- North Kansas City

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Kiewiet is an Orthopedics provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kiewiet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Arthritis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kiewiet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- North Kansas City

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Andre is an Orthopedics provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Kala Danushkodi MD

    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 310, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kala Danushkodi is a Physiatrist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Danushkodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Hawasli is a Neurosurgery provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hawasli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Reintjes is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Reintjes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

    Office

    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 370, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shemwell is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shemwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Research Urology Associates

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 202, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Cravanas is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cravanas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine.

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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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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