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Can a chiropodist provide anything a podiatrist cannot ?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No: A podiatrist has more training post-baccalaureate with 4 years of medical school as well as residency training.

Answered 11/1/2012

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No : Podiatrist is the updated term for chiropodist. Podiatrist can offer expanded treatment.

Answered 11/1/2012

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No: A chiropodist is an old term used to describe one who treats corn, callus and nail problems. A podiatrist is a physician of the foot and ankle and can diagnose and treat all ailments pertaining to this.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends: It depends on their individual training. Usually podiatrist will have more extensive training, but that may vary from one country to another.

Answered 3/30/2014

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