The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors in Tennessee, US

Dr. Benjamin Potter is a board-certified surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, including reconstructive procedures, sports medicine, trauma, arthroscopy and total ankle replacement. He emphasizes conservative, evidence-based care and is active in minimally invasive surgery, lecturing and training other providers Dr. Potter joined Associated Orthopaedics in Kingsport after completing a surgical residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University and a bachelor's at Michigan Technological University. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association and serves as an attending physician for the local residency program. Dr. Potter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Helms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Patrick Riggins, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and a passion for restoring patients to full health, whether through conservative care or surgery. A Florida native who fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands, Dr. Riggins has served the Kingsport community for more than 30 years. Known for listening closely and treating patients, not just test results, he combines hands-on expertise with compassion and faith. Dr. Riggins has long served as the team physician for Dobyns-Bennett and Gate City high schools and is deeply committed to supporting local athletes. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor sports, strength training, and time with family. Dr. Riggins 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.

. Dr. Jett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Jeffrey Reese, MD, is a board-certified spine surgeon who values building lasting relationships with his patients and helping them regain function and independence. He treats each person with the same care and compassion he would want for his own family. Originally from Molino, Florida, Dr. Reese moved to the Appalachian Highlands to be near his wife's family in Church Hill. Dr. Reese was called to medicine to serve God through caring for others. He finds joy in helping patients return to the activities they love after surgery. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, working on his tractor and truck, exercising, attending church and following Florida State athletics. Dr. Reese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Foot Drop, Scoliosis, and Spondylolisthesis.

. Dr. Hyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Fogleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Claw Foot, Foot Drop, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Belanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

. Dr. Fiefhaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Hammer Toe, Corns and Calluses, and Fungal Nail Infection.

. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Headache, Stroke, and Migraine.

. Dr. Saavedra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

. Dr. Curfman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Thrombectomy.

. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr Nathan Elliott is a board-certified family physician. He welcomes patients of all ages and has special interests in diabetes care, skin conditions and preventive health. Dr. Elliott is on the clinical faculty at LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), High Cholesterol, Gallbladder Removal, and Nephrectomy.