Are podiatrists considered real doctors?

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Are podiatrists considered real doctors?

2007-03-18 07:46:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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yes, they are specialists. specializing in feet.

2007-03-18 07:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mek 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Yes, they are considered real doctors. The go to college for 4 years, then go to Medical School for 4 years, then they do a residency for 2/3/4 years. They are doctors, they just specialize in feet. Just like a Dermatologist is a doctor, they just specialize in skin.

2007-03-18 14:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by Aquiestoy. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Of course, they specialize in foot problems.

2007-03-18 14:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋