The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in East Meadow, NY

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near East Meadow, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near East Meadow, NY. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Anthony A. Oreste
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Distinguished in Foot Drop

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation At Manhasset

    1554 Northern Boulevard, 4th Floor, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I provide comprehensive care to patients who have suffered neurological injuries, such as Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke, with the goal of maximizing functional gains and independence. I specialize in treating issues with spasticity such as pain, contracture, gait and functional impairments with the use of Botox injections and nerve blocks. In addition, I specialize in providing braces and prosthetics to improve safe ambulation. My goal as a physician is to treat patients with functional impairments so they are more independent and ultimately improve their quality of life. Dr. Oreste is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Contracture Deformity, and Paraplegia.

    Kanwarpaul S. Grewal
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    30 Merrick Avenue, Suite 103, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanwarpaul Grewal is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Rehabilitation Associate Of Li Physical Medicine PLLC

    3601 Hempstead Tpke Ste 503, 
    Levittown, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Gaudino is a Physiatrist in Levittown, New York. Dr. Gaudino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Hemiplegia, and Foot Drop.

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    John M. Feder
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Garden City

    1101 Stewart Avenue, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    The first fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist on Long Island, John Feder, M.D., is board certified and specializes in sports medicine, trauma, and degenerative and congenital conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Feder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Bursitis.

    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    367 Hempstead Avenue, West, 
    Hempstead, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Yasmer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Yasmer 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, Athlete's Foot, and Ingrown Toenail.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    30 Merrick Avenue, Suite 101, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Russian

    Nabil Farakh is an Orthopedics provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Farakh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    2870 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 100, 
    Levittown, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Klirsfeld is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Levittown, New York. Dr. Klirsfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis of the Heel, Metatarsalgia, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    4250 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 21, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ender is a Neurologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Ender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Primary Orthostatic Tremor.

    Russell R. Caprioli
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Comprehensive Wound Care Center

    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite M6, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Russell Caprioli is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Caprioli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

    Michael J. Carvo
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology And Internal Medicine At Seaford

    850 Hicksville Road, Suite 104, 
    Seaford, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carvo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seaford, New York. Dr. Carvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Scott J. Koenig
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Massapequa

    660 Broadway, 
    Massapequa, NY 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Koenig, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of the foot and ankle. He has written, researched, and presented on a variety of orthopedic topics including difficult foot fractures, techniques for improving outcomes after ankle fracture surgery, and applying evidence-based research to surgical decision-making. Dr. Koenig joined Orlin & Cohen after practicing in the department of orthopedics and sports medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, NY.An orthopedic foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Scott Koenig joined Orlin & Cohen in 2018. An accomplished writer and researcher, he completed his fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of California-Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Koenig treats a full spectrum of operative and nonoperative foot and ankle problems, including sports injuries, fracture care, Achilles tendon tears, cartilage restoration, and bunions. Dr. Koenig is one of the few providers on Long Island performing total ankle replacements and is an expert in minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Koenig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Daniel L. Seidman
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    651 Old Country Road, Suite 200, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Daniel Seidman is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery. The goal of his practice is to get you back to being you, whether that be running marathons, competing in tough mudders, or walking along the Highline. He is especially interested in the treatment of high end athletes and returning them to elite condition. He focuses on the treatment of lower extremity sports injuries, cartilage restoration, and joint stabilization. He has interests in the treatment of degenerative and post traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle including arthritis, deformity, and joint reconstruction. He also is well versed in treatment of all extremity fractures. He looks forward to taking care of you and/or your loved ones. Dr. Seidman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Synovitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement.

    Brian D. Mercer
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Rockville Centre

    36 Lincoln Avenue, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mercer, M.D., M.S., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. He treats the full range of spinal disorders including degenerative spine disorders, spinal cord and nerve decompression, and spinal reconstruction.After his orthopedics residency at Boston University Medical Center, where he served as administrative chief resident, he completed a spine fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Mercer has extensive training in cutting-edge surgical techniques. These advanced approaches allow the highest level of surgical precision, improving patient outcomes and speeding recovery.As a chief resident, he was nominated as an Emerging Leader in The American Orthopaedic Association. He joined Orlin & Cohen in 2020 following completion of his fellowship training. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Laminectomy.

    Mohammad S. Husain
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    1129 Linden Street, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Husain is a Neurologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Vascular Dementia, and Stroke.

    David I. Zaret
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David I. Zaret, M.D., is one of Long Island's leading board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialists. He possesses extensive expertise in total ankle replacement surgery as well as other more common foot and ankle procedures, such as fusions, tendon repairs and bunion corrections. Dr. Zaret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Emma C. Laureta
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy.

    Obehioya T. Irumudomon
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obehioya Irumudomon is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Irumudomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Dwight J. Rosenstein
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 110, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dwight Rosenstein is a Neurologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rosenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Hemangioblastoma, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Memory Loss.

    Michael A. Pliskin
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Comprehensive Wound Care Center

    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite M6, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Pliskin is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Pliskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, and Morton Neuroma.

    John G. Haight
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Comprehensive Wound Care Center

    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite M6, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Haight is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Haight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Fungal Nail Infection, Gangrene, and Fibromatosis.

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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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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 East Meadow, 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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