The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Scranton, PA

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near Scranton, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Scranton, PA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Terrance S. Chilson
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    LVPG Internal Medicine-Steamtown

    300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrance Chilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chilson 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Eric Veloso
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neurology

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Veloso, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in treating peripheral nerve or muscular disease. He also performs EMG testing, single fiber EMG and neuromuscular ultrasounds.|Dr. Veloso earned his medical degree from at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ. He followed this with a residency in neurology at Geisinger Medical Center and a neuromuscular fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.|He’s an active member of multiple professional organizations including the American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.|Dr. Veloso is an accomplished researcher, teacher and presenter. He has volunteered in his community as an after-school reading tutor for underprivileged children. He has also served as a volunteer EMT. Additionally, he did an international service trip to Belize, where he worked with local medical clinics.|In his spare time, Dr. Veloso enjoys surfing, golf, skiing, exercising, hiking and camping, and showing off his musical talents on the bagpipes and bass guitar. Dr. Veloso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Dystrophinopathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Timothy J. Siebecker
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine

    LVPG Podiatry-Dickson City

    334 Main Street, 
    Dickson City, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I strive for the standard set by the great coach Vince Lombardi: “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” | The true value of my individual is directly proportional to his or her commitment to excellence no matter what the field of endeavor. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine as my field of endeavor so I can help people. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Siebecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Allied Services Scranton Rehabilitation Hospital

    475 Morgan Hwy, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kim is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Serotonin Syndrome, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

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

    Geisinger Clinic

    300 Lackawanna Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Haggerty is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haggerty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC

    746 Jefferson Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Virtue-Delayo is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Virtue-Delayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Foot Drop, and Tendinitis.

    Uzzal Roy
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    Geisinger Scranton - Neurology

    3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Roy is a neurologist board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital and his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Kelly E. Williams
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, P.C.

    5 Morgan Highway, Suite 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to care for and educate my patients to help them make decisions that are most appropriate for them. | Why I entered medicine | I practice medicine to help improve the lives of others. | Community involvement | I help support groups such as Allied Services, American Heart Association, United Way, Candy's Place and local food pantries. | Personal interests | I enjoy running, biking, spin classes, cooking and spending time with my husband and two children. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Spinal Stenosis.

    John A. Lynott
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Orthopaedics

    1201 Oak Street, 
    Pittston, PA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Lynott is a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine physician. His interests include hip and knee arthritis geriatric fracture care, total joint replacement and the treatment of sports-related ankle injuries through arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and ankle fusion. Dr. Lynott attended Thomas Jefferson University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Lynott is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is a native of Scranton.|Video: more from Dr. John Lynott, M.D. Dr. Lynott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Office

    1032 N Washington Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sheerer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Pugsley is a Neurosurgery provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pugsley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Podiatric Medicine
    1001 Wheeler Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Maro is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, PC

    475 Morgan Hwy, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Stoko is a Physiatrist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stoko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, PC

    475 Morgan Hwy, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucian Bednarz is a Physiatrist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bednarz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Volkmann Contracture, and Rhabdomyolysis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, PC

    5 Morgan Hwy, Suite 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Karazim-Horchos is a Physiatrist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karazim-Horchos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, PC

    5 Morgan Hwy, Suite 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kline is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stroke, and Familial Periodic Paralysis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates PC

    5 Morgan Hwy Ste 4, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Horchos is a Physiatrist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Horchos 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 Concussion.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    1000 Meade St Ste 106, 
    Dunmore, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Levy is an Orthopedics provider in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    235 Main St Ste 115, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vithalbhai Dhaduk is a Neurologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dhaduk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Mauricio Campos
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Campos-Benitez is board certified in neurological surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery; spine oncology; peripheral nerve surgery; microdiscectomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; and decompression of spinal cord stenosis. Dr. Campos-Benitez earned his medical degree from Facultad de Medicina Pontifica Universidad Javeriana. He completed a residency at University Hospital San Rafael in Bogota, Colombia, and another residency at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Campos-Benitez completed his fellowship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Campos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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 Scranton, PA?

    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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