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A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also referred to as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat ailments of the foot, ankle, and similar structures of the leg.

What Are the Credentials of a Podiatrist?

Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to look after your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and 3 years of hospital residency education. This training is similar to that of other doctors.

Podiatrists can concentrate on many sectors, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics (children), and diabetic care.

Are Podiatrists Board Certified?

Podiatrists can acquire board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by subsequently undertaking an exam. The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine are the certifying boards for the industry.

Look out for the "DPM".

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Feet are complicated anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, cushioning systems, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. They require expert care. Ensure you're seeing the best qualified health-care professional to deal with your feet by searching for the letters "DPM" after his/her name. The DPM implies a physician has completed years of rigorous foot and ankle training in podiatric medical school and hospital-based residency training, making him or her uniquely qualified to look after this aspect of the body.