What is a podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
As podiatrists, we are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat only diseases of the foot and ankle. Whether it is sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology or diabetes, we can treat the many diverse facets of foot care. We can be the first to identify systemic diseases in patients, such as diabetes and vascular disease.
Our services include:- Surgery
- Diabetic Foot care
- Prescribe Medications
- Complete Foot Examinations
- Treat Foot and Ankle Sports Related Injuries
- Prescribe and Fit Orthotics, Insoles, Casts and Prosthetics
- Order and Perform Physical Therapy
- Take on site x-rays, ability to read and interpret all other forms of imaging
- Work as Valued Members of the Community’s Health Care Teams