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Can podiatrists prescribe hyperbaric treatments?

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Yes : For foot ulceration yes. In some states for ulceration of the lower legs as well.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

In most states.: Yes, they can prescribe "hbo" therapy for foot wounds or for wounds on the ankle or lower leg. Typically they do not administer the treatment themselves: they'll send you to a wound care facility. Most doctors do not have hyperbaric oxygen treatments available at their own office.

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Dr. V. Pinnamaneni answered

Specializes in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Depends on Hospital: Any doc can rx for hyperbaric medicine (hbo) but a doc trained in hbo would have to qualify patient, and ensure appropriateness of treatment. In indiana, hospitals can decide what credentialed qualifications are for doc who supervise hbo. A few hospitals have decided that doc should be board cert in hbo, have acls, etc, or must be md, dpm in some hospitals may supervise hbo for foot conditions.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Hbo and podiatry: While podiatrists can recommend hyperbaric oxygen treatments, a physician must assess, approve, recommend and be the clinician monitoring these treatments.

Answered 12/12/2014

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