Podiatry is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle, including, but not limited to sprains and fractures, bunions, heel pain / spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel. Four years of undergraduate medical school training and four years of podiatric medical school to obtain their podiatric medical degree. Typically, they complete post graduate residency training in podiatric primary care, orthopededics and / or surgery. Podiatrists are required to take state and national exams, as well as be licensed by the state in which they practice.
Typically, podiatrists:
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Consult with the patient and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems.
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Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities.
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Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, and ruptured Achilles and other ligaments and tendons.
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Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests.
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Prescribes or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns.
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Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.
To make an appointment with a Cooper University Hospital physician at an office near you, please contact one of the offices below or call 1-800-8-COOPER (800-826-6737) to speak with a member of our physician referral and information service.
Camden
Three Cooper Plaza, Suite 403
Camden, New Jersey 08103
Appointments (856) 342-3113
Voorhees
900 Centennial Boulevard, Suite G
Voorhees, New Jersey 08043
Appointments (856) 342-3113
Washington Township
Bunker Hill Plaza, Suite 402
Chapel Heights / Hurffville-Crosskeys Road
Sewell, New Jersey 08080
Appointments (856) 342-3113