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What happens during your first foot doctor appointment with a podiatrist?
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After completing: Paperwork where you provide information about your problem, along with your medical history, the podiatrist will listen to your complaint, examine you thoroughly, take x-rays as indicated and then he/she will discuss your problem with you. The treatment options and recommendations will be discussed and you can embark on the plan to make you more comfortable.
Answered 7/27/2012
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Many things: You will be asked a number of questions about your overall health and then about your feet . You will be examined & possible x-rays taken. A treatment plan will then be proposed and started.
Answered 5/25/2013
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Work up: During your first visit your doctor will get a thorough history an perform a physical exam relevant to your chief complaint. They will discuss with you the treatment options.
Answered 3/30/2014
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