What is a Podiatrist
Education and Training
ACFAS physicians are doctors of podiatric medicine who are graduates of
accredited U.S. podiatric medical schools. ACFAS members have completed surgical
residency programs of up to four years, and all Fellows of the College are
certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, the surgical board for
foot and ankle surgery recognized by the Joint Committee on the Recognition of
Specialty Boards. Many have additional fellowship training in various aspects of
foot and ankle surgery. All ACFAS members are dedicated to surgical excellence
in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.
What Do Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Treat?
 The foot and ankle
surgeon treats a wide variety of common podiatric maladies:
- Structural conditions
- Trauma-related injuries
- Nail conditions
- Surface skin conditions
- Congenital conditions
Besides treating these conditions, podiatric surgeons are uniquely qualified
to detect the early stages of diseases that exhibit warning signs in the lower
extremities, as well as manage those foot conditions which can pose an ongoing
threat to a patient's overall health. Such illnesses include diabetes,
arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.
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