Guides
What a Podiatrist Is and How to Check a License and Board CertificationHow podiatrists (DPMs) train, who licenses them, which two boards certify them, and how to verify each one yourself before a visit.Medicare and Foot Care: What Is and Isn't CoveredWhat Medicare Part B covers for foot care, why routine foot care usually isn't covered, the exceptions, and the rules for diabetic foot exams and shoes.Diabetes and Foot Health: What CDC and NIH SayWhy diabetes can affect the feet, what CDC and NIDDK say about daily checks and yearly foot exams, warning signs, and questions for your care team.Podiatrist vs Orthopedic Foot and Ankle SurgeonHow podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons differ in training, licensing and board certification, how to check each, and what to ask before surgery.