Podiatry is the profession dealing with the medical and surgical care and treatment of the feet and ankles. A podiatrist is required to complete four years of undergraduate school, four years of podiatric medical school as well as a 1-4 year residency program or postdoctoral education in preparation for clinical practice. Many podiatrists further their expertise by becoming Board Certified either in Podiatric Surgery, Primary Podiatric Medicine or Podiatric Orthopedics.

Podiatrists treat all aspects of foot conditions either through non-surgical or surgical treatment options. Some types of problems include but are not limited to:

• Skeletal conditions (ex: Hammertoes, Corns, Bunions, Bone spurs, Calluses, Mallet Toes)
• Neurological conditions (ex: Neuroma, Tarsal Tunnell Syndrome, Neuropathy)
• Muscular conditions (ex: Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis)
• Skin conditions (ex: Ulcers, Dermatitis, Infections, Ingrown nails)
• Systemic disorders affecting the feet (Ex: Diabetes, Arthritis)
  
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