Occupation: Podiatrists

• Attending Physician
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DPM and Surgery)
• Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Foot and Ankle Surgeon
• Physician
• Podiatric Physician
• Podiatric Surgeon
• Podiatrist

Achievement Independence Relationships

• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
• Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
• Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
• Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
• Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.

• Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.