The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Chattanooga, TN

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. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Wiles is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Jesse Doty, MD graduated in 2003 from Carson-Newman University. He completed medical school at Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, graduating with honors in 2007 and was voted into the AOA Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, in 2012. In 2013, he participated in a one-year foot and ankle fellowship with renown surgeon Dr. Michael Coughlin at Saint Alphonsus Foot and Ankle Clinic in Boise, Idaho. After fellowship, Dr. Doty spent time in Los Angeles at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute with Dr. Richard Ferkel to gain additional insight into sports related injuries. His surgical interests include arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, chronic deformities, and ankle replacement. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and chapters and has served as teaching faculty at several courses. He is currently serving as Principle Investigator for multiple ongoing pivotal orthopedic trials including ankle replacement and minimally invasive surgery. He has recently been hosted as an international guest lecturer in Canada, France, India, and Australia. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Doty is rated as a Distinguished 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 Flat Feet, Claw Foot, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Doty is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Paul Hoffmann has more than 20 years’ experience providing interventional spine management caring for patients with spinal-related problems including neck and back pain, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy (commonly known as sciatica). Dr. Hoffmann focuses on conservative treatment and exhausts all non-operative options before considering any type of surgical intervention. Treatment may involve physical therapy, injection techniques to calm inflammatory responses, and newer treatments like radiofrequency ablation of the spine for chronic pain from arthritic conditions.Paul Hoffmann, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM and R) and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and International Spine Intervention Society. According to AAPM and R, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM and R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Dr. Hoffmann 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome. Dr. Hoffmann is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (AAPM And R). Dr. Hoffmann is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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 Memory Loss, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

Chelsea Shugars is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Shugars is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

R Sowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sowell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Kim Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Erwin Manalo is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Manalo is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemiplegia, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

Jerry Smith is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Stroke.

Matthew Rider is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rider 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 Stroke, Hemiplegia, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

Ellen Valadez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Valadez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, REM Behavior Disorder, and Essential Tremor.

Joshua Alpers is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Alpers is rated as an Experienced 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Warren Gardner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Compartment Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Hip Replacement.

Steven Musick is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Musick 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 Hemiplegia, Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Musick is currently accepting new patients.

David Bowers is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bowers 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 Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Moebius Syndrome. Dr. Bowers is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Rizvi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Rizvi 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 Stroke, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rizvi is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Deversa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Deversa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Gastroparesis, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

Mark Freeman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Freeman 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Joseph Miller is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Daniel Kueter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Kueter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.