noun
definition
A health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments.
example
I visited my podiatrist to get a new pair of orthopedic inserts for my sneakers.
Examples of podiatrists in a Sentence
Podiatrists and optometrists may hire assistants who may have additional job duties.
Every year, podiatrists see women with foot and ankle pain, arthritis and twisted ankles because of high heels.
Some podiatrists will recommend the purchase of homely looking orthopedic shoes, but shoe designers such as Easy Spirit or Crocs offer very roomy and comfortable styles that diabetics can enjoy.
Most podiatrists will agree that the number of hours women trot around the workplace in stilettos and pumps can later cause varying degrees of damage to their posture and foot health.
This revelation was recognized by a number of leading of podiatrists and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which approved Crocs with molded insoles as diabetic footwear.
These are available through podiatrists' offices and chiropractors, and may also be found at specialty footwear retailers (both online and brick and mortar).
This surgery occurs less often now since podiatrists report so much success with antifungal drugs.