Foot pain isn't normal. If your foot or ankle hurts, your best decision is to see someone who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle, known as a podiatrist. Podiatrists are a popular choice for treating foot problems; they provide close to half of all foot care services in the United States, as reported by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Podiatrists are highly trained, mastering their specialty through years of schooling and hands-on learning. After earning a bachelor's degree, a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) must be earned during four years of podiatric medical school; one to three years of surgical or clinical podiatric residency often follows. Board Certification may be earned after three years of practice and satisfactory completion of a series of oral and written exams. Podiatrists must also continue to stay informed about the latest developments and findings in their field, year after year. With all that experience and knowledge, you can be confident that you are pursuing the best solution to your foot and ankle concerns.
The podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan are licensed to diagnose and treat all foot and ankle diseases and injuries. They also perform a variety of hospital- and office-based surgeries, evaluate and treat sports-related injuries, and create prescription orthotic devices.
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