podiatrist
Americannoun
Usage
What does podiatrist mean? A podiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the feet.Podiatrists undergo specialized training to diagnose and treat issues with the foot, as well as connecting areas such as the ankle. They are sometimes called podiatric physicians or, when qualified to perform surgery for such problems, foot and ankle surgeons.Example: I have an appointment with the podiatrist because my ankle doesn’t seem to be healing properly.
Etymology
Origin of podiatrist
First recorded in 1910–15; podiatr(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Specialist medical treatment - an ophthalmologist, dermatologist, podiatrist and orthopaedist - is available, as are nutritionists and hydrationists, while chefs rustle up home comforts from every corner of the globe.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
And when it told me my blisters were so bad I should consult a medical professional, I limped all the way to my local podiatrist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
At the same time, water starts to leak into their body’s tissues, causing them to swell, explains Tamara Hew-Butler, a Texas-based podiatrist who specializes in treating and studying runners.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025
I chauffeured Wally to the grocery store or to the podiatrist for his favorite indulgence: monthly pedicures.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024
On the ground floor were two physicians’ offices, a podiatrist and a psychiatrist.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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