Podiatrist vs Orthopedist?

Dr. Eman Elmi, DPM

Video Transcript

The podiatrist and the orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon both treat the same pathologies, see the same patients, and use the same techniques and supplies in the operating room. The key difference lies in their training. A podiatrist focuses exclusively on the foot and ankle throughout their education, while an orthopedic surgeon undergoes broader whole-body training, with an additional year focused specifically on the foot and ankle. Either way, if you have foot and ankle issues, you’ll be in good hands with a podiatrist or a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon. I'm Dr. Eman Elmi, and thank you for watching. To learn more about me or Diablo Foot and Ankle, visit us online at diablofootandankle.com or on YouTube.