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Bone spur ankle surgeon or podiatrist?
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Either: Either could handle the problem.
Answered 3/20/2019
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Either: A podiatrist can be an ankle surgeon, you likely meant podiatrist or orthopedist, either can help you.
Answered 2/15/2013
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Depends on location: It depends on the location of the spur. The scope of practice for a podiatrist may vary from one state to another.
Answered 3/30/2014
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