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Do you know are podiatrists real medical doctors?
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Podiatry: So, the answer to this is yes, they have a doctor of podiatric medicine degree. Look on them as a specialist for foot/below knee conditions. They also perform surgery, again, below the knee. Hope that helps!
Answered 3/5/2014
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No: Podiatrists are designated as dpm, doctors of podiatric medicine. Your reference is to md, medical doctors podiatry does 4 years of podiatric medical school and then 3 years of residency after school.
Answered 3/10/2014
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Specialist: A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (dpm) who is qualified by his or her education and training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Practitioners may focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, orthopedics, biomechanics, sports medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, primary care, and wound care.
Answered 9/13/2015
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DPM: Doctors of Podiatric Medicine complete four years of podiatric medical school and then a 3 year comprehensive surgical residency focused in the foot and ankle along with other rotations through general medicine and other medical specialties. In general, most complete Board Certification.
Answered 2/22/2019
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