382 Podiatrists Found in Franklin Park, IL

A podiatrist diagnoses and treats foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions. These specialists provide both medical and surgical management of lower extremity injuries, deformities, and pathology.

Podiatrists complete undergraduate studies and a four-year DPM program, followed by a three-year surgical residency providing comprehensive medical and surgical lower extremity training.

A Podiatrist's clinical responsibilities include:

• Focuses on pedal structures, ankle joints, and distal lower extremity
• Conducts examinations, orders radiographic studies, diagnoses foot pathology, provides medical and surgical interventions
• Manages forefoot deformities, toe contractures, heel pain, nail pathology, diabetic foot disease, and athletic injuries
• Performs operative corrections, custom orthotic devices, medication management, wound therapy, and biomechanical adjustments
• Alternative titles: foot and ankle specialist, podiatric surgeon, DPM