Podiatric medicine

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Podiatric Medicine: Your Partner in Patient Care

Doctor’s Name

Name of Practice

City, State, Location

Education and Training

Four years undergraduate degree(Your undergraduate school and degree)

Four years in podiatric medical school

(Your podiatric medical school and degree(s)

2-3 years of residency (Location of residency program(s), specialization of program(s)

Scope of Practice/Specializations

State of (list your state)

Scope of practice covers…

Specialization in (list, if applicable)

Partnering in Patient Care

Trauma

Diabetic Care

Dermatology

Sports Medicine

Arthritis

Biomechanics/Surgical Interventions

Trauma

Foot and Ankle Fractures

Soft Tissue Trauma (lacerations, nail injuries)

Strains/Sprains

ER On-call

Diabetic Care

Multi-disciplinary Care Diabetic Education and Preventive Care Wound Care Inpatient and Outpatient Diabetic Foot Care Medicare Diabetic Shoe Programs Footwear Recommendations

Dermatology

Onychomycosis – Topical and Oral Treatments

Bacterial/Fungal Infections (Athlete’s Foot) Cysts, Warts, Blisters Corns/Calluses Nails – Ingrown, etc.

Sports Medicine

Coordinating care of athletes from “weekend warriors” to serious athletes in training (high school, college and professional)

Kids to Adults Walking/Running Footwear Recommendations Orthotics, Shoe Inserts

Arthritis

Coordinating Patient Treatments

Conservative Care: Orthotics, Shoe Modifications, Physical Therapy

Surgical Care: Joint Fusions, Joint Replacement, Joint Implantation

Biomechanics

Forefoot Pain and Injury Stress Fractures and Injuries Neuromas Bursitis Capsulitis

Leg Pain and CrampsMuscular vs. Vascular

Biomechanics

Rearfoot Pain and Injury Heel Pain – Multiple treatment options

Plantar Fasciitis, Orthotics, Physical Therapy, Surgery

Achilles Tendonitis

Surgical Interventions

Bone Deformities and Conditions Bunions Hammertoes Tumors

Neuromas/Soft Tissue Lesions Ingrown Nails

(Your name)

Hospital Affiliations (list) Insurance(s) Accepted (list)

Name of contact person (staff in your office)

Phone number, fax number, website

Member of the APMA since _________