A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), known also as a podiatric physician or surgeon, qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg.

Podiatry and dermatology. Podiatry is a branch of medicine that specialises in the study, diagnoses and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower legs. There are a range of skin conditions that can occur in this area of the body, from nail disorders through to different forms of contact dermatitis.

Podiatry (/poʊˈdaɪ. ətri/ poh-DY-ə-tree), or podiatric medicine and surgery (/ˌpoʊdiˈætrɪk, poʊˈdaɪ. ətrɪk/ POH-dee-AT-rik, poh-DY-ə-trik), is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower limb.

A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery who specializes in caring for your feet and ankles. They examine, diagnose and treat issues that affect your feet, ankles and lower legs. You might see them referred to as podiatric physicians, podiatric surgeons or podiatric foot and ankle surgeons.