A foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon performs complex surgical procedures, not performed by a podiatrist. There can be some overlap in what a podiatrist treats and what an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist treats such as the simpler conditions of sprains and strains.

Both podiatrists and orthopaedic surgeons are qualified to treat foot and ankle conditions, surgically and non-surgically.

Podiatrists can diagnose and treat any issues that affect your feet, ankles and lower legs — including performing surgery. You might visit a podiatrist for a short-term issue, or they might be part of your care team that supports you while you manage a chronic condition.

We offer the full gamut of podiatric privileges in treating pathology of the foot by any means necessary. This includes operating on the ankle and structures in the leg when treating a foot problem, and includes monitoring hyperbaric oxygen treatments when treating a foot problem.