A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician (/poʊˈdaɪətrɪst/ poh-dye-eh-trist) or `foot doctor`, is a medical professional, a physician devoted to the study and medical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower extremity. The term originated in North America, but has now become the accepted term in the English-speaking world..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podiatrist
<specialist> A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the foot. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Podiatrist: A podiatrist is a physician that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the foot. The modern specialty of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery requires a minimum of three years of college education and completion of the M.C.A.T. (Medical College Admission Test) before an applicant will be considered for acceptance to one o... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4966