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A Podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine also referred to as a DPM, a podiatrist is a specialist in the foot and ankle.

As specialists in the foot and ankle, podiatrists are crucial in helping preserve and repair the critical functionality of the foot and ankle through both preventative medicine and surgical intervention. Diabetic foot, sports injuries in the foot, combat related foot and ankle trauma, and other traumatic damage injuries that involve the foot and ankle require the biomechanical expertise of a DPM.

Only a licensed MD, DO, or DPM can treat, diagnose, and prescribe for medical conditions related to the foot and ankle. Only a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine has the credentials and training to best treat issues related to the foot and ankle. Put your feet in good hands with a DPM.

Podiatric Surgeons are licensed under The Board of Podiatric Medicine. Your podiatrist should show that they carry the BPM credential and have attended a graduate medical program that was approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or CPME. The CPME is the council charged with accrediting podiatric programs in medical schools by the US Federal Department of Education.