Podiatrists: Foot and Ankle Professionals
Do you know the three letters behind a podiatrist’s name? At PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center, we know that our patients trust us to provide the best foot and ankle care. Today, we’re answering common questions about which details set a podiatrist apart from another specialist. Follow along for the short answers.
Are podiatrists doctors?
Yes, we’re doctors! One big difference is that we go to podiatry school instead of medical school. We attend an accredited podiatry school for four years. Then we will complete a residency. This sounds similar to other doctors, right? One difference is that we have “DPM” instead of “MD” after our names. We are doctors of podiatric medicine.
What do podiatrists study in school?
In college, we take a lot of science classes. We need to study physics, chemistry, biology, and other courses. What we learn in college is the foundation to help us during podiatry school. We need to understand how the body moves. Podiatrists in training learn about bones, nerves, muscles, and more.
Are podiatrists hard to find?
No, we’re in your neighborhood. Each day, patients are looking for relief from their foot and ankle pain. It’s our job to raise awareness that there are specialists right in their community. If you’re in Enfield or South Windsor, we’d love to welcome you and your family. There’s no need to tackle foot pain alone.
Our board-certified team of foot and ankle doctors at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center has experience with addressing foot needs, including bunions and hammertoes, pediatric foot care, custom orthotics, heel pain, diabetic foot care, and more. The team includes Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, and Dr. Laura Vander Poel. We have two locations in Hartford County: 1379 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT, and 1350 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.