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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Foot Drop near madison, WI. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Advanced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic

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

    Stephanie Gardon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Gardon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Gardon is board certified in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Gardon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Orthopedics - South Madison Campus

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

    Sara Galli is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Galli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteomyelitis, Contracture Deformity, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Galli is board certified in Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery , and Drug Enforcement Administration .

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

    1 S Park St Medical Center Podiatry Clinic

    1 S Park St, Suite 501, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naren Patel is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Corns and Calluses. Dr. Patel is board certified in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    20 S Park Clinic Neurosurgery And Spine Clinic

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Amgad Hanna is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hanna 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 Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Hanna is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hanna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Veteran Health Administration

    2500 Overlook Ter, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Borromeo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Borromeo 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Plantar Fasciitis, Eschar, and Peptic Ulcer.

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

    University Hospital Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic

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

    Nassima Fertikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Fertikh 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 Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Fertikh is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Fertikh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital Epilepsy Clinic (Neurology)

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

    Smitha Holla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Holla 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 Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Holla is board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Holla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic

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

    Michael Hansen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hansen 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Dysferlinopathy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy. Dr. Hansen is board certified in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

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

    Natasha Frost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Frost is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Science Dr Medical Center Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

    621 Science Dr, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yushane Shih is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Shih is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Odana Rd Clinic Internal Medicine Clinic

    5618 Odana Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Rees is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Rees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Vitiligo, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Rees is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Rees is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

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

    Michael Snyder is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hereditary Ataxia, and Foot Drop. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital

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

    Andrew Waclawik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Waclawik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency. Dr. Waclawik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital

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

    Collin Kreple is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kreple 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Kreple is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital

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

    Brad Beinlich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Beinlich is rated as an Experienced 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 Headache, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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

    University Hospital

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

    Brian Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Snyder 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Meningioma. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UW Pediatric Neurology

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

    Barend Lotz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, and Dystrophinopathy.

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

    Associated Physicians LLP

    4410 Regent St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Schroeder is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Schroeder 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 Corns and Calluses, Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, and Bunions. Dr. Schroeder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Experienced in Foot Drop
    Referral may be required
    3026 Yarmouth Greenway Dr, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Shannon is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Hemiplegia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Shannon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Podiatry Associates LLP

    6255 University Ave Ste 204, 
    Middleton, WI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Finnell is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Middleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Finnell 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 Bunions, Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Finnell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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