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Marietta GA 30062

We Have Moved! 

We are excited to announce that our office has moved to a new location as of August 21, 2023. The new office is located at 2864 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062. It is conveniently located at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Post Oak Tritt, just a few miles away from our current office. All appointments scheduled on or after August 21st will be held at the new location. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Foot Doctor

by | Jun 7, 2017

Foot DoctorWhat Is a Foot Doctor ?

A Foot Doctor is called a Podiatrist !

A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.

What Are the Qualifications of a Podiatrist?

Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other doctors.

Podiatrists can specialize in many fields, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics (children), and diabetic care.

Are Podiatrists Board Certified?

Podiatrists can earn board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by ultimately taking an exam. The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine are the certifying boards for the field.

Looking for the “DPM”

Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. They require expert care. Be sure you’re seeing the most qualified health-care professional to treat your feet by looking for the letters “DPM” after his or her name. The DPM means a physician has completed years of rigorous foot and ankle training in podiatric medical school and hospital-based residency training, making him or her uniquely qualified to care for this part of the body. Cited From Apma.org

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