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A member asked:
I hurt my ankle/foot 2 months ago. it still hurts. what type of certified md doctor would you recommend for me to see?
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Primary Care: See a primary care physician for evaluation and treatment. If you need a specialist, the primary care doctor will refer you to the right one.
Answered 10/10/2013
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Foot specialist: Podiatrists and orthopedists with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery are experts in matters of the foot and ankle. You may also see your primary care physician and get a referral if appropriate.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Sports MD or DPM: Lots of seemingly mild injuries around the ankle area turn out to have complex problems. A sports medicine foot and ankle doctor is more likely to look for (and more likely to find) the root cause.
Answered 10/10/2013
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