The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Garner, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 308 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Garner, NC. Of these, 287 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Pain Medicine
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Spine & Pain Specialists Of The Carolinas

    12610 N Community House Rd, 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Aashish Kumar is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccydynia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

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

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care

    1225 Harding Place, Suite 4200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Tawfiq-Abu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tawfiq-Abu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Satoyoshi Syndrome, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Tawfiq-Abu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Tawfiq-Abu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Duke Primary Care Meadowmont

    801 W Barbee Chapel Rd, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Andrew-O'donnell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Andrew-O'donnell 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Andrew-O'donnell is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Family Medicine. Dr. Andrew-O'donnell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karl Schweitzer is a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Schweitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Schweitzer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schweitzer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jodi Hawes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hawes is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemiplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency. Dr. Hawes is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Brain Injury Medicine.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Sports Medicine | Physiatry
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Sports Medicine | Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Sports Medicine

    5735 Prosperity Crossing Drive, Suite 2100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Howard is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hearing And Speech-Clemmons

    2341 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, 
    Clemmons,, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clark Pinyan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clemmons,, North Carolina. Dr. Pinyan 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Headache, Foot Drop, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pinyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ECU Health Neurology - Greenville

    2280 Hemby Lane, 
    Greenville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Ferrara is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Ferrara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor. Dr. Ferrara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Raymond Garrison Dds PA-Uda

    131 Miller St, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Scott is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Scott 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wake Forest BPTST HLTH CMP Orth

    131 Miller St, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Teasdall is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Teasdall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Teasdall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Regional Hospital Colorectal Surgery

    407 Crutchfield St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Barr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr 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 Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    100 Medical Dr, 
    Elizabeth City, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Pittman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Pittman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Birkedal is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Birkedal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Birkedal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    Horizon Internal Medicine PLLC

    1380 Eastchester Dr Ste 105, 
    High Point, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Imran Haque is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Haque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 179 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nasal Flaring. Dr. Haque is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Duke Orthopaedics Of Apex

    1545 Orchard Villas Ave, 
    Apex, NC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Robert-Manning is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Apex, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Robert-Manning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Foot Drop, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Robert-Manning is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Robert-Manning is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health Spine Specialists - Ballantyne

    7825 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 150, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Giedraitis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Giedraitis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Giedraitis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Family Practice PA

    161 Iotla St, 
    Franklin, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kit Helm is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, North Carolina. Dr. Helm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Helm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Coastal Carolina Family Practice PA

    600 S Church St, 
    Hertford, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hertford, North Carolina. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cape Fear Hospital

    5301 Wrightsville Ave, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Rudyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Rudyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rudyk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wilson Medical Group PLLC

    3302 Nash St N, 
    Wilson, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerrie-anne Heron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilson, North Carolina. Dr. Heron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Heron 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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 Garner, 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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