as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
Oprah put me onto Vionic shoes many moons ago, and podiatrists are just as enthusiastic about the brand.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Luckily, all of my favorite brands are available at Amazon from $6, including one that my mom’s podiatrist recommended.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
All of the podiatrists agreed that Mary Jane styles are often more supportive than a traditional ballet flat.
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Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Luckily, all of my favorite brands are available at Amazon from $6, including one that my mom’s podiatrist recommended.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
All of the podiatrists agreed that Mary Jane styles are often more supportive than a traditional ballet flat.
—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
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The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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Her physicians advised against hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but offered few solutions.
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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Misty Eleryan is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in the Los Angeles area.
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Some of the best wrinkle fillers are still available to those who can’t manage a visit with a top dermatologist or a facial plastic surgeon (after all, Kris Jenner’s is in high demand).
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One thing that immediately stood out to me is that this under-eye cream is ophthalmologist-tested.
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Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
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Meanwhile, an orthopedist may also evaluate and treat scoliosis, a sideways curve of the spine.
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Experts stress that there are surgical options a pediatric orthopedist may discuss with you if necessary.
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Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
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In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
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Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
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The optometrist is another story.
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The urologist may order a scrotal ultrasound to get a clearer picture of the testicle and the surrounding structures.
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His words, and the fact that a urologist was in the assistant secretary role, gave the men’s health community the hope — close to the expectation, in fact — that the agency would soon launch a federal men’s health initiative to mirror the Office of Women’s Health established within the HHS in 1991.
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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