The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Jersey City, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 469 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Jersey City, NJ. Of these, 422 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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469 providers found
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation At The East Village

    44 Saint Marks Place, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Areta Podhorodecki is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Podhorodecki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Chronic Pain, Scoliosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Podhorodecki is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    University Place Orthopaedics

    95 University Place, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arash Emami is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Emami is rated as an Experienced 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Emami is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Emami is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Office

    301 E 17th St Ste 1534, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Drafta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Drafta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Movement Disorders.

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    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Office

    301 E 17th St Ste 1534, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiril Kiprovski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kiprovski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Hudson Yards

    525 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Torres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Concussion, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Brachial Plexopathy. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

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

    Northwell Health Concorde Medical Group At Broadway

    1410 Broadway, Suite 703, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lori Weisenfeld is a board certified podiatrist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. She has been treating athletes, dancers and performers from around the world for over twenty-five years. She has appeared on many network news shows and has been quoted in numerous national publications and periodicals. Dr. Weisenfeld prides herself on taking the time with each patient to explain their conditions and help them decide which conservative or surgical treatment will allow them to return to pain-free walking and exercise.Dr. Weisenfeld graduated from Boston University with a bachelor s degree in Mass Communications. She earned her podiatric medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her podiatric surgical residency at William B Kessler Memorial Hospital. She is board certified by both the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board or Podiatric Medicine. She is on staff in the Department of Orthopedics at Mount Sinai Hospital and holds the position of Vice Chair of the Medical Advisory Board at Gramercy Surgery Center. Dr. Weisenfeld is a Clinical Advisor to The American Running Association and has been a volunteer at the New York City Marathon for over two decades. Dr. Weisenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Fibromatosis.

    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Distinguished in Foot Drop

    Nyu

    240 E 38th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cohen is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poliomyelitis, Foot Drop, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 0.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Manhattan Orthopedics And Sports Medicine - Manhattan

    57 West 57th Street, 15th Floor, Suite 200, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Varma is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced 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 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanna Patterson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GM1 Gangliosidosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Gangliosidosis.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rory M Abrams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. M Abrams is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute Riverside Orthopaedics At Columbus Circle

    5 Columbus Circle, 10th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett R. Leonard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He completed a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine fellowship at Harvard Medical School. This unique training provides him the insights of both specialties in addressing complex spinal disorders.Dr. Leonard has experience in treating the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive surgery, spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, revision surgery, disc herniation, stenosis, microsurgery and spinal deformity. He is knowledgeable about technological advances in surgery and uses computer navigation to perform safer and less invasive surgeries. Dr. Leonard has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters. His research is presented at meetings. He won the Young Investigator Award from the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons. Dr. Leonard 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 Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Leonard is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Yelena Linden Baum Medical PC

    314 W 14th St Fl 6, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agnieszka Kokoszka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kokoszka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Foot Drop, and Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    University Place Orthopaedics

    95 University Place, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ki Hwang is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Gramercy Park Physicians LLP

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Macgowan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Macgowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine | Orthopedics
    280 Henry Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Lise Vincent is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Safe Passage Neuromonitoring

    915 Broadway, Suite 1200, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Zak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zak is rated as an Experienced 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Tumor, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Ludmilla Bronfin MD LLC

    650 1st Ave Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ludmilla Bronfin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bronfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    240 E 38th St Fl 20, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujata Thawani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Thawani 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuralgia, and Malabsorption.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    NYU Langone Dermatology Clinical Studies Unit

    240 E 38th St Fl 12, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Myrna Cardiel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cardiel 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Delirium.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xi Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Ependymoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

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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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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 Jersey City, NJ?

    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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