Podiatrists or foot doctors treat the foot, ankle and lower leg. They treat injuries of ankles and feet, infections and deformities, and they are essential to foot care for diabetics. They perform surgery, and also treat foot problems such as ingrown toenails, corns and arch problems, and they design and fit orthotic inserts and plaster casts to correct foot deformities. They also design custom shoes.
In the US, following an undergraduate degree, podiatrists complete a 4 year doctoral program and a 2-3 year residency. This list includes accredited podiatric medical schools:
California Podiatric Medical Schools
Samuel Merritt College - California School of Podiatric Medicine
Florida Podiatric Medical Schools
Barry University Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program
Illinois Podiatric Medical Schools
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Iowa Podiatric Medical Schools
Des Moines College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
New York Podiatric Medical Schools
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Ohio Podiatric Medical Schools
Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Schools
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
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