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Also called orthopedic podiatrist, attending physician, chiropodist and doctor of podiatric medicine.
$160,300
Median pay a year
9,680
People do this work
6
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Treating chronic diseases
Analyzing test data or images
Diagnosing medical conditions
Fabricating medical devices
Adjusting prostheses or devices
Maintaining medical facility records
Referring patients
Operating on patients
Treating patients with alternatives
Managing healthcare operations
Advising on preventive care
Ordering medical supplies
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Podiatrist
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Summary
Podiatrist diagnosing and treating diseases and deformities of the foot, utilizing medical histories, examinations, and tests to inform treatment plans and educate patients on foot care and prevention
Experience
Podiatrist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Diagnosed diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results
Treated bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles
Advised patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems
Prescribed medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery
Referred patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders were observed in feet and legs
Educated the public about the benefits of foot care through speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums
Skills
Working With People
Treating chronic diseases, Referring patients, Operating on patients, Treating patients with alternatives
Checking & Planning
Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions
Hands-On Work
Fabricating medical devices, Adjusting prostheses or devices
Core Skills
Maintaining medical facility records, Managing healthcare operations
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Treated bone and joint disorders of feetDiagnosed foot diseases using medical historiesAdvised patients on foot care techniquesPrescribed medications and corrective devicesSurgically treated conditions like bunions and cystsReferred patients to physicians for systemic disorders
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Treated bone and joint disorders of the feet, improving patient mobility and comfort
Advised patients on foot care techniques to prevent further complications
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Treated common conditions like arthritis and fractures, improving patient mobility and comfort
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Common conditions like arthritis and fracturesVarious injuries from sports and accidentsChronic issues such as plantar fasciitis
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Advised patients on foot care techniques to prevent further complications
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Reduced pain and discomfort for many patientsHelped patients avoid future injuriesIncreased patient satisfaction with care
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What a Podiatrist does
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Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
What it pays
How much does a Podiatrist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$103,730
Median
$160,300
75th percentile
$225,910
About 9,680 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$122,170
$161,820
$176,110
AZ
$89,090
$133,190
$170,590
CA
$141,120
$201,300
$277,310
CO
$71,570
$142,620
$224,580
CT
$130,020
$212,760
$254,770
DC
$199,990
$265,740
$274,280
DE
$139,260
$170,560
$207,450
FL
$77,540
$138,340
$201,530
GA
$101,320
$132,630
$220,790
IA
$98,590
$134,830
$202,780
ID
$61,320
$124,610
$203,540
IL
$115,390
$167,400
$235,230
IN
$75,900
$132,930
$189,440
KY
$73,260
$201,260
$259,340
LA
$157,350
$197,480
$231,500
MA
$102,160
$217,700
$324,990
MD
$107,660
$201,940
$279,990
ME
$127,380
$200,850
$285,050
MI
$112,020
$162,140
$209,120
MN
$200,530
$261,180
$319,100
MO
$102,330
$129,950
$199,120
MS
$136,240
$164,410
$175,750
NC
$138,100
$215,420
$309,670
NH
$169,990
$250,070
$346,610
NJ
$84,920
$160,300
$208,750
NM
$76,790
$202,690
$245,860
NV
$120,930
$204,990
$228,210
NY
$95,790
$108,460
$186,300
OH
$86,250
$129,380
$205,520
OK
$113,130
$253,380
$303,080
OR
$128,580
$207,430
$235,700
PA
$103,490
$155,050
$207,130
RI
$99,990
$159,760
$209,170
SC
$126,040
$167,110
$231,570
TN
$127,790
$212,470
$249,990
TX
$106,630
$175,520
$237,020
UT
$77,610
$93,270
$214,320
VA
$98,760
$133,640
$203,500
WA
$129,250
$232,970
$293,380
WI
$114,760
$185,100
$288,860
WV
$110,260
$207,000
$220,480
Other names
Other names for this job
orthopedic podiatrist, attending physician, chiropodist, doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery, doctor of podiatry, doctor podiatric medicine, DPM, dpm and surgery, foot and ankle surgeon, foot doctor, foot orthopedist.
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What you have not done yet. Adjusting prostheses or devices, Maintaining medical facility records, Referring patients
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Podiatrist
Treating chronic diseases
Analyzing test data or images
Diagnosing medical conditions
Fabricating medical devices
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