The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Buffalo, NY

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near Buffalo, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 200, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lixin Zhang is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Seizures, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Northtowns Neurosurgery PLLC

    700 Michigan Ave Ste 210, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Shehadi is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Shehadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    Delaware Heights Receiver LLC

    1014 Delaware Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Moriarty is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Moriarty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Hammer Toe, and Athlete's Foot.

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

    Kenneth L. Gayles M.D. PC

    840 Humboldt Pkwy, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winston Douglas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Cardiomyopathy.

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

    Office

    2200 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frances Ilozue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ilozue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Foot Drop, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Freeland is an Orthopedics provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Freeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Northtown Podiatry Group PC

    2121 Main St Ste 214, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Anain is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Anain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Flat Feet, Fungal Nail Infection, and Athlete's Foot.

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

    Neighborhood Health Center Of WNY Inc.

    155 Lawn Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Burruano is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Burruano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr Ste 200, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bennett Myers is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luisa Rojas is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Foot Drop, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiuli Li is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Athetosis.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wisam Elmalik is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Elmalik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Office

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Pfiffner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

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

    Aspire Of Western New York Inc.

    7 Community Dr, 
    Cheektowaga, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Genau is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Cheektowaga, New York. Dr. Genau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Metatarsalgia.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Geemson Oo M.D. PLLC

    3775 Seneca St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peterkin Lee is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    Gordon P. Tussing D.O. PC

    4643 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Tussing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Tussing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gilbert Syndrome, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Buffalo Neurosurgery PC

    550 Orchard Park Rd Ste A105, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lewis is a Neurosurgery provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Office

    3925 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Keating is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Office

    3925 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jude Violante is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Violante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Medfirst Urgent Care PLLC

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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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