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podiatry
(redirected from Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)

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podiatry (pōdī`ətrē, pə–), science concerned with disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, also called chiropody. Podiatrists treat such common conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and ingrown toenails. They may also perform minor surgery and prescribe medicines or orthopedic devices. In the United States a practitioner must hold a degree from an accredited college of podiatry and pass a licensing examination; some states require a period of internship as well. Training is similar in most respects to that of medical students with the exception that it is largely limited to a single area of the body. The National Association of Chiropodists was founded in 1912. In 1958 its name was changed to the American Podiatry Association. It maintains local societies and licensing boards in each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

podiatry

 or chiropody

Medical specialty dealing with the foot. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases, disabilities, and deformities by means of physical medicine and rehabilitation, special shoes and other mechanical devices, drugs, and minor surgery.



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His credentials include a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine (1994); Chief Resident Cambridge Hospital; Tufts University Achievement of Excellence (2002); and Cambridge Residency Program Attending Physician of the year (2003).
Aside from being a doctor of podiatric medicine, Rizzo feels that his expertise as a traffic expert offers the most benefit for those residing in the district.
Reynolds is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery, and a member of the staff at Visalia Medical Clinic, Inc.
 
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