as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
Doctors Council, which is also affiliated with Service Employees International Union, represents physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and veterinarians.
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Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Both podiatrists and Oprah Winfrey herald Vionic for their cute, comfortable styles, and these Chelsea boots are no exception.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
That should absolutely change, says Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas, who views shoes as mobile petri dishes of germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Here’s what podiatrists recommend.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The forthcoming footwear options hail from the brand’s VioLab, or Vionic Innovation Lab, which was launched last year with eleven professionals helming the initiative, including podiatrists, a sports chiropractor and a fitness expert.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Both podiatrists and Oprah Winfrey herald Vionic for their cute, comfortable styles, and these Chelsea boots are no exception.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
That should absolutely change, says Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas, who views shoes as mobile petri dishes of germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Here’s what podiatrists recommend.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The forthcoming footwear options hail from the brand’s VioLab, or Vionic Innovation Lab, which was launched last year with eleven professionals helming the initiative, including podiatrists, a sports chiropractor and a fitness expert.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
Noun
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Julia Norem, now a doctor in the Fayetteville area, lost her father Walt Norem in that plane crash.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sutton-Schulman got L settled in, met with his doctors and, for the first time in months, felt some hope.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hospitals must disclose how and when AI is used, and physicians must remain accountable for its insights.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dermatologist will wash away any remaining blood on the skin and apply an antibiotic cream to help prevent infection.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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This protocol involves oversight from a cardiologist, dermatologist, and plastic surgeon to promote the winning combination of aesthetic success and patient safety.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her eyes were noticeably red, and my ophthalmologist had suggested an over-the-counter product for me that works beautifully and is safe to use.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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If so, optometrists and ophthalmologists could help flag individuals at risk decades before cognitive symptoms appear.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hoka—once favored mainly by orthopedists—started gaining traction among millennials when Outdoor Voices spotlighted the brand in its marketing campaigns.—
Hannah Dylan Pasternak,
SELF,
11 Aug. 2025
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Chiaia eventually appeared and was persuaded to lend her expertise to the project; White also consulted trainers, podiatrists and orthopedists about the differences between women’s and men’s feet.—
David Waldstein,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The best source of menopause information is your gynecologist.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Seeking another opinion, Garcia went to a different gynecologist, who performed an ultrasound.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But a pipe had burst in the optometrist’s apartment, setting Marbeck’s whole day behind.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rucoba used his decades of experience as an optometrist to set up a mobile eye exam clinic in Mexico, and as part of the Lions Club distributes tens of thousands of eye glasses to those in need.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bladder infections can be treated by a urologist, urogynecologist, or even your primary care physician—so that’s usually the best place to start.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Two weeks after a routine vascular checkup in mid-April, Sanders was referred to a urologist.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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