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    MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Commack, NY. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    105 providers found
      Thomas J. Dowling
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Dowling is the founding partner of Long Island Spine Specialists. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive fellowship training in spinal disorders and neurosurgery. He is known for his perseverance and commitment to the best possible outcome for his patients by using conservative methods and surgical treatment when indicated.Dr. Dowling is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He holds appointments in healthcare and community organizations, lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in professional publications. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Laurence E. Mermelstein
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laurence Mermelstein is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Mermelstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Alan B. Ettinger
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      6080 Jericho Turnpike, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hebrew

      Alan Ettinger is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Ettinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Advanced in Foot Drop

      Long Island Spine Specialists PC

      763 Larkfield Rd, Fl 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arjang Abbasi is a Physiatrist in Commack, New York. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Christopher D. Frendo
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      CHRISTOPHER FRENDO, D.O.Dr. Frendo is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with comprehensive Fellowship training in Spine. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and research. He has performed studies on orthobiologics for spinal fusion, and on motion preservation. He is devoted to the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of adult and pediatric spinal disorders including complex deformities, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and neoplastic conditions of the spine. He provides expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as, complex spinal reconstruction for the treatment of degenerative disorders and deformities of the spine. He is a distinguished speaker and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on spine topics. Dr. Frendo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Sushil K. Basra
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      763 Larkfield Road, Floor 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi

      Dr. Basra is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon concentrating his practice exclusively on spine care. He treats a full spectrum of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fracture, tumors, disk herniation, and stenosis.His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and his extensive experience in deformity and revision surgery for complex spinal disorders make him a leader in the field of spine. He has published numerous articles relating to treatment of the spine. Dr. Basra has special interest in workplace related injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient. Dr. Basra recommends the most innovative, up-to-date, and clinically proven treatment plan.Medical Degree:State University of New York Downstate Medical CenterBrooklyn, New YorkInternship/Residency:Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentGeneral Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity of Medicine and DentistryNewark, New JerseyFellowships:Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaProfessional Affiliations:North American Spine SocietyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsMedical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)Suffolk Medical SocietySociety of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)Hospital Affiliations:Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New YorkSt. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New YorkGood Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New YorkSt. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New YorkPeconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead. Dr. Basra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Arnold M. Schwartz
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      206 East Jericho Turnpike, 
      Huntington, NY 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arnold Schwartz is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine
      Advanced in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine

      Boltrope Podiatry Ny PLLC

      111 Smithtown Byp, Suite 103, 
      Hauppauge, NY 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anuj Gogna is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Gogna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Foot Drop, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Podiatric Medicine

      Harvey A Freedman Dpm PC

      276 Smithtown Blvd, 
      Nesconset, NY 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitchell Kohan is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Kohan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Gangrene.

      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Distinguished in Foot Drop
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Of Long Island

      234 Orinoco Dr, 
      Brightwaters, NY 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paulinder Rai is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Brightwaters, New York. Dr. Rai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Muscle Atrophy, Foot Drop, and Hemiplegia.

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

      North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      66 Commack Rd, Suite 103, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

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

      East Patchogue Podiatry PC

      283 Commack Rd, Suite 125, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Zehentner is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Zehentner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Fungal Nail Infection, Flat Feet, and Bursitis of the Heel.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      True North Medical At North Suffolk, PLLC

      6080 Jericho Tpke, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shakira Shanker is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Shanker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Memory Loss.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      True North Medical At North Suffolk, PLLC

      6080 Jericho Tpke, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tanya Kapoor-Maini is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Kapoor-Maini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      True North Medical At North Suffolk, PLLC

      6080 Jericho Tpke, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Kelemen is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Kelemen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      True North Medical At North Suffolk, PLLC

      6080 Jericho Tpke, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deborah Galloway is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Orthopedics
      66 Harned Road, 
      Commack, NY 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Malayalam

      Jesu Jacob is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Long Island Spine Specialists PC

      763 Larkfield Rd, Fl 2, 
      Commack, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Sanelli is a Physiatrist in Commack, New York. Dr. Sanelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Experienced in Foot Drop

      Mskcc Regional Network

      650 Commack Rd, 
      Commack, NY 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Lai is a Neurologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Seizures.

      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Foot Drop
      Family Medicine
      99 Hollywood Dr, 
      Smithtown, NY 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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 Commack, 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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