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Hire Specialists Who Help With Problems

Once students graduate from podiatry school, they work in a hospital for 3 years. This is called a residency, and they put what they've learned to use. For more information please visit our website:<br>www.downtownpodiatryphysicians.com<br>

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Hire Specialists Who Help With Problems

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  1. Hire Specialists Who Help With Problems Podiatrists Are Medical Specialists Who Help With Problems That Affect Your Feet Or Lower Legs. They Can Treat Injuries As Well As Complications From Ongoing Health Issues Like Diabetes.

  2. You Might Hear Them Called A Podiatric Physician Or Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine.

  3. Podiatrists Are Doctors, But They Don't Go To Traditional Medical School. They Have Their Own Schools And Professional Associations.

  4. They Also Have "DPM" (Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine) After Their Names Instead Of "MD" (Medical Doctor).

  5. Podiatrists Can Do Surgery, Reset Broken Bones, Prescribe Drugs, And Order Lab Tests Or X-Rays.

  6. They Often Work Closely With Other Specialists When A Problem Affects Your Feet Or Lower Legs. In The U.S., Podiatrists Are Licensed And Regulated By State Governments.

  7. In College, Students Who Want To Be Podiatrists Take Biology, Chemistry, And Physics Along With Other Science Classes To Get Ready For Podiatry School.

  8. Most Get A Bachelor's Degree In Biology Or A Similar Field Of Science.

  9. Then They Go To Podiatry School For 4 Years. They Study How Bones, Nerves, And Muscles Work Together To Help You Move.

  10. They Also Study The Illnesses And Injuries That Can Affect Your Feet. That Includes How To Diagnose Them And Treat Them And How To Fix The Feet With Surgery If Needed.

  11. There Are Nine Podiatry Schools In The U.S. Accredited By The American Podiatric Medical Association.

  12. www.downtownpodiatryphysicians.com

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