APodiatrist is a medical specialist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – DPM) who diagnoses, treats and prevents conditions of the foot, ankle and related structures of the lower leg.

Job title:Podiatrist (Podiatric Physician / Foot & Ankle Specialist).

Department: Orthopedics / Surgery / Outpatient Clinics / Diabetic Foot Clinic (as per hospital structure).

Reports to: Head of Orthopedics / Medical Director / Chief of Surgery.

Examine patients’ feet, ankles and lower legs; take comprehensive history and perform focused physical examinations to identify pain, deformities, wounds, infections and functional limitations.

Order, interpret and/or perform diagnostic tests (X‑rays, ultrasound, vascular studies, lab tests, gait analysis) to support diagnosis of podiatric conditions.

Diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, corns, ...