Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) make devices to correct problems, provide care for nails, prescribe certain drugs, and perform surgery on the foot.
A health professional responsible for the examination, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and care of conditions and functions of the human foot. A podiatrist performs surgical and other operative procedures, prescribes corrective devices, and prescribes and administers drugs and physical therapy. Medicare regulations state that the doctor of podiatry is considered a “physician”, but only with respect to functions he is legally authorized to perform as such by the State in which he performs them. However, certain types of foot treatment or care are excluded, whether performed by a doctor of medicine or a doctor of podiatry.
US a person who specialises in the care of the foot and its diseases.
A health care provider who specializes in the care of the feet, especially foot disorders. Podiatrists must complete 4 years of podiatry school involving rigorous instruction in general medicine with a focus on diseases and problems related to the feet. Podiatrists treat problems such as bunions, calluses, and corns. They also treat foot sores and examine feet preventively for people with diabetes mellitus.
A health professional responsible for the examination, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and care of conditions and functions of the human foot. A podiatrist performs surgical procedures and prescribes corrective devices, drugs, and physical therapy as legally authorized in the state in which he or she is practicing.
A medical professional who specializes in providing care and treatment for the human foot is known as a podiatrist.