The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
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    Avera Neurology — Yankton

    2525 Fox Run Parkway, Suite 204, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bill Andrews, MD is a Neurologist at Avera Neurology in Yankton, SD. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Migraine, and Movement Disorders.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Zimprich, MD, provides expert care for conditions related to the brain, spine and nervous system at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Zimprich is rated as an Advanced 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 Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Myasthenia Gravis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zimprich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Suites 2100 And 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Dix, MD, a podiatrist at Avera Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD, provides expert foot and ankle surgery for all ages. Dr. Dix is rated as an Advanced 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 Bunions, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Dix is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lisa Viola provides expert care for conditions related to the brain, spine and nervous system at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Viola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Viola is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology American Board Of Medical Specialties - Clinical Neurophysiology American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey W. Boyle, MD, PhD, provides neurological care and sleep medicine at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Boyle is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology; American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Sleep Medicine.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — Aberdeen

    701 8th Ave NW, Suite A, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Wobst, DPM, a podiatrist at Avera Orthopedics in Aberdeen, SD, provides expert foot and ankle surgery for all ages. Dr. Wobst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Wobst is board certified in American College Of Foot And Ankle Surgeons American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery Foot Surgery Reconstructive Rearfoot And Ankle.

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

    Avera Brain & Spine Institute — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 610, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kristen Jost provides expert rehabilitation care for people of all ages at Avera Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Sioux Falls. Dr. Jost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Bursitis, and Foot Drop. Dr. Jost is board certified in Eligible - American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — Pierre

    801 E Sioux Ave, Floor 1, 
    Pierre, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Rasmussen is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Avera Orthopedics Pierre. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — 69th & Louise

    6100 S Louise Ave Suites 2100 And 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ruth Moen is a rearfoot and ankle podiatry specialist at Avera Medical Group Orthopedics in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Moen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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

    Avera Brain & Spine Institute — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 610, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ripperda, MD is a physical medicine and rehabiltation physician at Avera Medical Group Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sioux Falls. Dr. Ripperda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Stroke, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Ripperda is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; American Board Of Pain Medicine; Certified Independent Medical Examiner By The Board Of Independent Medical Examiners.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — Brookings

    310 22nd Ave, 
    Brookings, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nephi Jones provides care for the foot and ankle with podiatry services at Avera Medical Group Specialty Care in Brookings, SD. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Morton Neuroma. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery – Foot Surgery American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery – Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.

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

    Avera Medical Group Neurology — Plaza 2

    1301 S Cliff Ave Plaza 2, Suite 506, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Persson MD, provides expert care for conditions related to the brain, spine and nervous system at Avera Medical Group Neurology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Persson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Persson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

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

    Cnos

    575 N Sioux Point Rd, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Grudem is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Grudem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

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

    CNOS Neurology-Retired

    575 N Sioux Point Rd, 
    Dakota Dunes, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Case is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Dr. Case is rated as an Advanced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Movement Disorders.

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

    Sanford Clinic

    1210 W 18th St Ste 100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Boetel is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Boetel 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk.

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

    Office

    1210 W 18th St Ste 103, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Janssen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Janssen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, and Foot Drop.

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

    Yankton Medical Clinic Avera

    1104 West 8th Street, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adams is an orthopedic surgeon at Yankton Medical Clinic. Dr. Adams 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 Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Adams is board certified in Board Eligible.

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

    Avera Orthopedics — Aberdeen

    701 8th Ave NW, Suite A, 
    Aberdeen, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. MacDougall is an orthopedic surgeon at Avera Orthopedics Aberdeen. Dr. Macdougall 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 Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Macdougall is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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

    Avera Medical Group Pierre

    100 MAC Lane, Floor 3, 
    Pierre, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Robert Allison is an Internal Medicine physician at Avera Medical Group Pierre. Dr. Allison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Coccydynia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Allison is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine BLS ACLS.

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

    Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

    1321 W 22nd St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Larson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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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