The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in westfield, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near westfield, NJ. Of these, 116 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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129 providers found
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop
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    Summit Medical Group Orthopedic Surgery

    574 Springfield Avenue, 
    Westfield, NJ 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Weinfeld is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Weinfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Weinfeld is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weinfeld is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology At The ACC

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 124A, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sami Saba is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Saba 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jay Y. Chun, MD, PhD

    33 Overlook Road, Suite 305, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Chun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Chun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Chun is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
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    Atlantic Brain And Spine - Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fabio Frisoli is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Frisoli is rated as an Experienced 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 Pica, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Frisoli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Leitch is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Leitch 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Leitch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Leitch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jillian Alderson is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Alderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Meningioma, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Alderson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Alderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    6 Saddle Road, 
    Cedar Knolls, NJ 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Mulford is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Dr. Mulford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Mulford is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties. Dr. Mulford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Union County Orthopedic Group PA

    1139 Raritan Road, 
    Clark, NJ 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irene Labib is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clark, New Jersey. Dr. Labib 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 Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Labib is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Edison Neurologic Associates

    34-36 Progress St Ste B3, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Gan 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 Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

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

    Summit Medical Group

    1 Diamond Hill Road, Floor 3, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Coohill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Coohill is rated as an Experienced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Coohill is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Coohill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AHS Hospital Corp.

    99 Beauvoir Ave, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Halperin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Halperin is rated as an Experienced 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 Lyme Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Tabes Dorsalis.

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

    New Jersey Spine Specialists

    33 Overlook Road, Suite 305, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ilya Kupershtein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Kupershtein 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 Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kupershtein is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kupershtein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Union Hospital

    1000 Galloping Hill Rd, 
    Union,, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tatyana Marx is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Union,, New Jersey. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Kurtzer is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Kurtzer is rated as an Experienced 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 Ingrown Toenail, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kurtzer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Primary Medical Care

    200 S Orange Ave Ste 101, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvin Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Schmidt 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    IGEA Brain & Spine, PA

    1057 Commerce Avenue, 
    Union, NJ 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ciro Randazzo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Randazzo 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Randazzo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Randazzo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children First Orthopedics

    194 Main St, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Themistocles Protopsaltis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Protopsaltis 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 Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

    Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine

    85 Woodland Road, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Roth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Roth is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Roth is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2163 Oak Tree Rd Ste 109, 
    Edison, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Praveen-Kadimcherla is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Praveen-Kadimcherla is rated as an Advanced 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 Foot Drop, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Herniated Disk, and Spondylolisthesis.

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

    University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC

    1050 Route 1 North, 
    Avenel, NJ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergei Pushilin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Avenel, New Jersey. Dr. Pushilin 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 Contracture Deformity, Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pushilin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Pushilin 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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 westfield, 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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