The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near Charleston, SC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Charleston, SC. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Anna Morgan
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Internal Medicine

    High Tide Internal Medicine - Mount Pleasant

    1280 Hospital Drive, Suite 201, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Morgan has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Gross is an Orthopedics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gross 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 Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Robeson is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Robeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Lowe is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Meningioma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhay Varma is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    HCA HealthONE Denver Internal Medicine

    4545 9th Ave Ste 400, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Mangalik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mangalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    James Island Family Practice

    490 Martello Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Gilbreth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gilbreth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Network Neurology LLC

    1941 Savage Rd Ste 100E, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Myers is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Office

    180 Wingo Way Ste 301, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Waddell Gilmore is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Gilmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    William J Livesay JR DO LLC

    180 Wingo Way Ste 308, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Livesay is a Physiatrist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Livesay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Phantom Limb Pain, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Southeastern Spine Institute

    1625 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Bryan is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Bryan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    Carolina Neurological Clinic LLP

    3531 Mary Ader Ave Ste A, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Bumgartner is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bumgartner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Wildstein Spine Center PA

    418 Folly Rd # C, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wildstein is an Orthopedics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wildstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Arthritis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Physiatry

    East Cooper Medical Center

    2000 Hospital Dr, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brown is a Physiatrist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    Carolina Family Care Inc.

    1600 Midtown Ave, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Ruzhansky is a Neurologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Ruzhansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy.

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

    Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists LLC

    501 Bramson Ct Unit 301, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Saffer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Saffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

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

    Newton Family Medicine LLC

    1477 Tobias Gadson Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Newton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

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

    Charleston Orthopaedic Associate

    1012 Physicians Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saima Ismaili is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ismaili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Hammer Toe, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Roper St. Francis Physicians Network

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Ohlson is an Orthopedics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ohlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Metatarsalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    Roper St. Francis Physicians Network

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 200, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Lamb is an Orthopedics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lamb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Claw Foot, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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