podiatrist

A podiatrist is a health professional who specializes in conditions of the foot. A podiatrist may also do surgical procedures on the foot and prescribe corrective devices, medications and physical therapy. To become a podiatrist, you must attend a four-year podiatric college to study medicine and minor surgical procedures. Each graduate becomes a doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.). A podiatrist is not a medical doctor. The scope of practice of podiatry varies by state.