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No, a podiatrist is not the same as a medical doctor (MD). A podiatrist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the feet, ankles, and lower extremities, and typically holds a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree. In contrast, an MD is a physician who has completed medical school and can practice in various fields of medicine. While both are healthcare professionals, their training and areas of expertise differ significantly.
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Can podiatrist prescribe medication?
Yes, but a podiatrist's scope of practice is defined state by state. In most, if not all states, podiatrists cannot prescribe medication for systemic diseases (insulin for Diabetes, beta blockers for hypertension, etc) because their scope of practice is limited to local manifestations of systemic diseases. The one exception is during residency, when they train under medical doctors (MD's) and they have the same scope of practice as who they train under, so they can prescribe whatever the MD is able to prescribe.
What do you call a person who treats the feet?
A charopadist
Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot?
A podiatrist is a foot doctor.
How do you pronounce podiatrist?
Podiatrist is pronounced po·di·a·trist  (puh-dahy-uh-trist).
What is a podiatrist?
Foot doctor!
Who is the doctor that looks after the feet and nails?
A doctor who specializes in the feet is a podiatrist.
Who treats feet?
A podiatrist does.A podiatrist specializes in feet.
Do you capitalize podiatrist?
No. When simply referring to a podiatrist, there is no need to capitalise it. It would be capitalised if it was part of a title on a sign, such as "T.M.Smith, Podiatrist".
How much money does a podiatrist earn?
The average annual salary for a podiatrist assistant is approximately 30,000 dollars per year. Podiatry assistant salaries are approximately the same as those of medical assistants in other fields.
What part of the body does a podiatrist look after?
A Podiatrist looks after the human foot
What is the name of an expert in treatment of feet and toe nails?
A Podiatrist.
What classes are needed to become a podiatrist?
In the US, to become a podiatrist, first you need to complete a 4 year college degree. Then, you complete 4 years of podiatric medical school, which has a heavy emphasis on foot and ankle problems compared to most other MD degree programs. Then, like all other MDs, you complete a 4 year residency. Becoming a podiatrist is a long a process. Between your undergraduate,post graduate,and residencey you will have a 12 year commitment.
