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    MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Barr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Advanced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sasha Knowlton is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Lymphedema, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Knowlton is currently accepting new patients.

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      Kevin A. Carneiro
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine | Holistic Medicine

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Carneiro is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Carneiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Concussion, and Sheehan Syndrome. Mr. Carneiro is currently accepting new patients.

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      Kristopher R. Karvelas
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristopher Karvelas is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Karvelas has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sciatica, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Karvelas is currently accepting new patients.

      John M. Baratta
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Baratta is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Baratta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Baratta is currently accepting new patients.

      Timothy Andrew
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Family Medicine

      Duke Primary Care Meadowmont

      801 W Barbee Chapel Rd, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I am a primary care physician who enjoys helping patients find their way to a healthier life. I am passionate about patient-centered care and improving the quality of the patient experience. I have an interest in the primary care approach to the medical management of obesity. My wife and children keep me grounded and are my greatest source of happiness. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Multiple Myeloma.

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

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Kashefsky is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kashefsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, and Bunions.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinay Chaudhry is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Chaudhry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Traub is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Traub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrea Corse is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Corse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Myositis. Dr. Corse is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anahit Mehrabyan is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mehrabyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, VEXAS Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Mehrabyan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Tennant is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tennant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Hypermobile Joints, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tennant is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      100 Eastowne Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ana Felix is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Felix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Foot Drop, and Migraine. Dr. Felix is currently accepting new patients.

      Natisha Mandadi
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Duke Neurology South Durham

      234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
      Durham, NC 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I treat adults with a variety of conditions that can affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. I value getting to know patients on an individual basis and understanding and addressing their particular concerns. For me, being able to effectively communicate and help people improve their quality of life is one of the most fulfilling parts of my career. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my family and completing crafts. Dr. Mandadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

      Justin T. Mhoon
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Duke Neurology South Durham

      234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
      Durham, NC 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neurological disorders affect both the patient and their families. I strive to provide compassionate guidance and education to make the process meaningful for both. Excellent patient centered care is the standard. Dr. Mhoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, and Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

      Michael L. Reynolds
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Duke Neurology South Durham

      234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
      Durham, NC 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Reynolds is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reynolds has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, VEXAS Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

      Kishor Joshi
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Internal Medicine

      Duke Primary Care South Durham

      234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
      Durham, NC 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I evaluate adult patients to provide preventive care and manage their medical conditions. I help my patients to make educated decisions regarding their health. I share my knowledge and experience to enhance their understanding of a health condition. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      William G. Filer
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      460 Waterstone Dr, 
      Hillsborough, NC 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Filer is a Physiatrist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Filer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A. Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

      Karissa L. Gable
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karissa Gable is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gable has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Post Polio Syndrome.

      Lisa D. Hobson
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Duke Electromyography Laboratory - Clinic 1L

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Hobson is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hobson has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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 Chapel Hill, NC?

      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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