What Is a Podiatrist?
What Does a Podiatrist Do?
Podiatrists are medical specialists who can help you with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They are able to treat injuries and problems resulting from chronic health conditions such as diabetes. You might hear them called podiatric physicians or doctors in podiatrics.
Are They Doctors?
Podiatrists are doctors, but they don't go to traditional medical school. They have their own schools as well as professional organizations. There is also "DPM" (doctor of podiatric medical science) on their names as opposed to "MD" (medical doctor).
Podiatrists can perform surgery, repair fractured bones, prescribe medicines and also request X-rays or lab tests. They frequently collaborate in conjunction with other experts when an issue has an impact on your feet or lower legs. The U.S., podiatrists are licensed and are regulated by the states' governments.
Education and Training
In the college years, students who intend to become podiatrists will take classes in biology, chemistry, and physics as well as other science courses in preparation for podiatry school. The majority of them earn a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field of science.
They then attend podiatry schools for four years. They examine how the bones, nerves, as well as muscles function to help you move. They also research the diseases and injuries that may affect your feet. It also teaches you how to recognize the problem and treat it, and how to repair your feet by surgery if required.
Written By : Maria Pacheco
Who We Are
Dr. Maria Pacheco, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist in Hixson, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson.
Our foot and ankle specialist is accepting new patients in and around Chattanooga, TN. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Pacheco to book an appointment. Walk-ins and same-day appointments accepted.
Contact With Us
Chattanooga Foot & Ankle Clinic
1039 Executive Dr Suite 102, Hixson, TN 37343, United States
+14235417000
info@chattanoogapodiatry.com
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