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Podiatrist or nero surgeon? who should l get second opinion from. neurologist did emg and said pain in toes from trapped nerve. no leg pain involved.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

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See specialist : You need to see an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist, who is a medical doctor and surgeon. A podiatrist is not a medical doctor, but a doctor of podiatry. They are trained to deal with foot disorders and have a more limited range of expertise. This would not be something to see a neurosurgeon for at all.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Podiatrist or nero surgeon? who should l get second opinion from. neurologist did emg and said pain in toes from trapped nerve. no leg pain involved.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

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