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A podiatrist ( ) is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. The term originated in North America but has now become the accepted term in the English-speaking world for all practitioners of podiatric medicine. The term chiropodist was previously used in the United States, but it is now regarded in that country as antiquated.

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Occupation.name
Podiatrist
Occupation.image
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Occupation.caption
Podiatrist performing bunion surgery
Occupation.official_names
Podiatrist Podiatric surgeon Foot and ankle surgeon Doctor of podiatric medicine Podiatric physician
Occupation.type
Specialty
Occupation.activity_sector
Medicine, podiatric medicine, sports medicine, endocrinology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery dermatology, radiology, biomechanics, rheumatology, neurology
Occupation.competencies
Expertise in medicine, surgical skills, ethics, critical thinking, analytical skills, professionalism, management skills, and communication skills.
Occupation.formation
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 3 year residency Other countries with limited/minimal scope of practice Master of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Podiatry Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
Occupation.employment_field
Hospitals, clinics

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Podologue.jpg
Field of occupation
podology
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female form of label
podologa
male form of label
podólogo
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