as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
Beloved by podiatrists, trusted by nurses, and even worn by Oprah, Hoka is also one of my go-to brands for comfortable, cushioned travel sneakers.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Aside from being a popular pick among Amazon shoppers and meeting our podiatrist’s parameters, the sneakers are also on sale — so act fast before this deal ends.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Hoka’s Bondi sneakers are another recommendation that’s backed by not one, but two podiatrists.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
But, yes, the Heat do have a team podiatrist.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Aside from being a popular pick among Amazon shoppers and meeting our podiatrist’s parameters, the sneakers are also on sale — so act fast before this deal ends.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Hoka’s Bondi sneakers are another recommendation that’s backed by not one, but two podiatrists.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
But, yes, the Heat do have a team podiatrist.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
Noun
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There are doctors, like anaesthetists, who want to do things to patients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Yet doctors eventually assured her that physical activity for a recovering pediatric leukemia patient would be beneficial to his quality of life.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Another physician, Patrick LaRochelle, 46, is thought to have been exposed through a second patient and is being flown from Congo to Bulovka Hospital, in the Czech capital, Prague, according to Serge.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Entire dimensions of physician quality — judgment, communication, professionalism, leadership, resilience, bedside manner, decision-making under pressure — are dismissed as irrelevant ‘woke’ distractions.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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These nuances can better be worked through with the help of a dermatologist.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Skin reactions vary, and viewers should consult a dermatologist before mixing up a batch at home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Noun
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There’s only so much an ophthalmologist can do during a pandemic, a respiratory pandemic.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.—
Health,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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His follow-up schedule included a web of appointments with pulmonologists, neurologists, cardiologists, orthopedists and rehab specialists.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aminah Elster recalls being told to avoid the gynecologist to protect her uterus.—
Victoria Law,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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This can mean that doctors often miss that a Black woman has started perimenopause, says Sharon Malone, an obstetrician and gynecologist, and the chief medical adviser for Alloy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Prosecutors also alleged that, in return for that pressure campaign, Diamantis accepted $95,000 in bribes from Helen Zervas, an optometrist, and her fiancé, former state Democratic lawmaker Christopher Ziogas.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Noun
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While recent reports have focused on his experience as a urologist, critics at the time focused on his views of vaccines.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Stewart became the first commercial patient in Texas to receive the treatment, which entails a drug-releasing system placed directly into the bladder by a urologist.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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