podiatrist

noun

as in doctor
chiefly US a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

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Recent Examples of podiatrist New Balance sneakers are the ultimate staple—they’re timeless, podiatrist-approved, and so comfy. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to see all of our podiatrists’ recommendations. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Summering is good for the soul but not always so great for the soles, considering sandals aren’t usually at the top of podiatrist’s lists of comfortable shoes. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026 Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. dermatologist
  4. ophthalmologist
  5. orthopedist
  6. gynecologist
  7. optometrist
  8. urologist
Noun
  • The suspect was previously in a critical condition after the shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, near Bangkok, with doctors providing emergency treatment.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials also recommend sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the lettuce and contacting a doctor if symptoms develop after eating it.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • As a physician who sees patients who take GLP-1s on a regular basis, doctor-patient conversations around these drugs have shifted substantially.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cast is led by Tolman, with Grier playing the grumpy emergency physician Ron.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • Not a dermatologist, did not go to med school, but yes, sunscreen enthusiast.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Patchy or persistent loss is a different problem and warrants evaluation by a dermatologist.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.
    — Health, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • His follow-up schedule included a web of appointments with pulmonologists, neurologists, cardiologists, orthopedists and rehab specialists.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of orthopedist
Noun
  • As an obstetrician/gynecologist familiar with other Lynch risks, Norton also decided to have a precautionary hysterectomy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on each patient’s needs, that team might include a menopause specialist, gynecologist or pelvic floor physical therapist alongside an oncologist.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Among the sponsors was then-state legislator Mike Kreidler, a Democrat and optometrist who served 16 years in the Legislature and 24 as insurance commissioner.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
  • Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 23 June 2026
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of urologist

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