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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near nesconset, NY. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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94 providers found
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    6 Technology Drive, Suite 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Hargovind Dewal is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Dewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Dewal is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dewal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 106, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Emma Laureta is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Laureta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Epilepsy. Dr. Laureta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology. Dr. Laureta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 106, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Obehioya Irumudomon is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Irumudomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Irumudomon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology. Dr. Irumudomon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    521 Route 111 Ste 306, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cecily Anto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Anto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Bohemia

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Zaret is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bohemia, New York. Dr. Zaret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Zaret is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Zaret is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Bohemia

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Feder is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bohemia, New York. Dr. Feder 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 Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Feder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    10 Medical Dr Ste B, 
    Port Jefferson Station, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Shapiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Jefferson Station, New York. Dr. Shapiro 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 Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cellulitis. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Bay Shore

    46 Brentwood Road, Suite 100, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Brandenstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Brandenstein 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 Fractured Spine, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Brandenstein is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Brandenstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences At Huntington

    775 Park Avenue, Suite 355, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Bernbaum is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Bernbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Bernbaum is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Bernbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Huntington, 155 East Main Street

    155 East Main Street, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Bitterman is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Bitterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Bitterman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Bitterman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cohen is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop.

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

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Mayerson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mayerson 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 Seizures, Apraxia, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Memory Loss.

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

    Office

    373 Route 111 Ste 20, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Zuckerman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Zuckerman 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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

    Marjorie C. Ravitz DPM PC

    260 E Main St Ste 104, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjorie Ravitz is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Ravitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates

    181 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simona Treidler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Treidler 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates

    181 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Bruno is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Bruno 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 Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    NYU Langone Long Island Neuroscience Specialists-East Setauket

    184 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven P Leon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. P Leon 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 Subependymoma, Spinal Stenosis, Foot Drop, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

    3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Bohemia, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imran Wahedna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bohemia, New York. Dr. Wahedna 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 Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Neuralgia, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Brachial Plexopathy.

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

    Stony Brook Neurology Associates

    181 N Belle Mead Ave Ste 6, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guy Schwartz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

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

    Office

    179 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahman Pourmand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Pourmand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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 nesconset, 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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