as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
Hoka Arahi 7 Avid runners and podiatrists agree—the Arahi 7 sneakers are worth every penny.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, talk to your own physical therapist or podiatrist for shoe recommendations, but in my experience, the adidas Evo SLs were clutch in maintaining my running and rehab-heavy routine.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Doctors Council, which is also affiliated with Service Employees International Union, represents physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and veterinarians.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, talk to your own physical therapist or podiatrist for shoe recommendations, but in my experience, the adidas Evo SLs were clutch in maintaining my running and rehab-heavy routine.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Doctors Council, which is also affiliated with Service Employees International Union, represents physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and veterinarians.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 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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Kennedy sought the advice of doctors after dealing with severe memory loss and brain fog, reportedly leading to a scan of his brain that showed a dark spot in the imagery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Imagine doctors receiving vital medical kits from orbit after a natural disaster, or soldiers getting urgent supplies in minutes instead of hours.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Which, incidentally, both physicians practice.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The volunteer pilot, a Wyoming physician named Brent Blue, told me that there’s usually not too much barking unless there’s a cat on board.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Talk to a dermatologist to determine if lactic acid is right for your skin type and your skincare needs.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Diagnosis of the condition typically begins with a dermatologist reviewing when symptoms started, possible triggers and establishing a family history of allergies or eczema.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In November 2023, after consulting with two different medical professionals, do Rocio Chiquim headed to Barigui Ophthalmology Hospital in Curitiba, where an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) performed an upper and lower blepharoplasty for a total cost of around $1,300.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rodríguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by multiple doctors — Giants’ head team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and Dr. Keith Meister — the Giants announced on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Donna, dressed in purple jail attire, teared up as Graber, a Broward obstetrician/gynecologist and former state lawmaker, spoke.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ramos has three decades of experience as an obstetrician gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, according to her biography.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though online platforms offer vision tests and fitting tools, an in-person optometrist visit will always provide the most accurate measurements.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.—
Daryl Wilber,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Your doctor can get a sense of the problem and refer you to a urologist, a pelvic floor physical therapist, or both, depending on your health history.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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