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Foot injury go to primary care or orthopedist ?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot injury : The right place to go is to see your podiatrist . At my office I have on site x ray for that evaluation . Good luck

Answered 9/28/2016

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