Need a Foot Doctor? Make an appointment to see a podiatric physician, a specialist in foot and ankle care

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, an equivalent of several miles. With all that walking, or lack of walking the time may come when you need to see a foot doctor.

What is a foot doctor?

A podiatric physician, also called a doctor of podiatric medicine, or D.P.M., is a health care professional trained in the care of feet. A podiatric physician receives conventional medical training and additional special training on the foot, ankle and lower leg. Like other physicians, a podiatric physician must be licensed in order to practice medicine. Most podiatric physicians also complete continuing education programs for license renewal.

Are there other types of foot doctors?

Podiatric physicians are the major providers of foot care services. Other foot doctors include orthopedic physicians and physical therapists.

What makes a foot doctor unique?

The foot includes 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles and tendons. Foot doctors have the expertise to offer specialized care to the foot area.

When should I see a foot doctor?

Foot doctors are expert on all sorts of foot and ankle conditions. Some of the conditions treated by foot doctors include:

• Corns and calluses
• Toenail problems
• Bunions
• Flat feet or fallen arches
• Toe and joint deformities
• Strains and sprains
• Stress fractures
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Peripheral vascular disease.

Do foot doctors see adults and children?

Foot doctors care for people of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Where can I find a foot doctor?

Foot doctors have private and group practices and many hospitals have podiatrists on staff. For more information, talk to your general practice physician.

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