The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors Near Me in Madison, WI

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The 20 Best Foot Drop Doctors near Madison, WI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near Madison, WI. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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31 providers found
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics Authority

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smitha Holla is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Holla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Sara Galli
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Orthopedics

    SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus

    1211 Fish Hatchery Road, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Sara Galli is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY. Dr. Galli completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics-Madison and completed her fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Galli's practice is focused on a variety of foot and ankle conditions and deformities. Her medical interests include ankle replacement versus fusion, limb deformity correction, foot and ankle trauma, ankle instability, ankle arthritis, tendon disorders, flat foot and cavus foot, foot arthritis and deformity, diabetic foot disorders, Charcot Marie tooth, bunions and hammertoes, and Achilles ruptures and other disorders. Dr. Galli is a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. When not working, Dr. Galli enjoys yoga, travel, cross-country and downhill skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. She and her husband have two dogs (Kona and Roux) who they enjoy taking with them during these activities. They previously lived in New Orleans, which has left them with a love of Cajun food, music, and Mardi Gras. ""I believe in shared decision making. I help my patients understand so they may become involved in their treatment plan. When I have been able to help a patient return to or achieve everyday activities, it makes my day!""- Sara Galli, MD". Dr. Galli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Contracture Deformity, Osteoarthritis, and Foot Drop.

    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Gardon is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Gardon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    1 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naren Patel is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Corns and Calluses.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    General Surgery

    Madison Advanced Foot & Ankle LLC

    664 W Washington Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Graney is a General Surgeon in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Graney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Corns and Calluses, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

    700 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Snyder is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Migraine, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Pain Medicine

    UW Health Pharmacy Services

    1102 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Rudin is a Pain Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Rudin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Central Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amgad Hanna is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Resnick is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Resnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Waclawik is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Waclawik has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nassima Baba is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Baba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Collin Kreple is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kreple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Beinlich is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Beinlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hansen is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Neurosyphilis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurosurgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Meningioma.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Frost is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Neurology

    UW Pediatric Neurology

    1685 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barend Lotz is a Neurologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B.

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

    Associated Physicians LLP

    4410 Regent St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Schroeder is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, and Bunions.

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

    Office

    2639 University Ave Ste 201, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas David is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop

    UW Health

    621 Science Dr, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Tribus is an Orthopedics provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Tribus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic 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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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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