How to Find a Podiatrist

It started out just like any other day. You woke up, got changed and started out on your morning jog. At first everything was going normally, but then all of a sudden, a sharp pain raced through the bottom of your foot. You didn’t think anything of it, and continued your jog. The next morning though, you woke up in excruciating pain, barely able to walk. Frantically you grabbed your phone and started googling what the causes of your pain could be. According to many websites you could have, a sprain, a diabetic foot, plantar fasciitis, or need to amputate. After that you realize that maybe google wasn’t such a great idea. Shut off google and call your local podiatrist. At Mid-Michigan Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Andrew H. Cohen can examine, diagnosis and treat the real issue.

Why Choose a Podiatrist?

When you go to see a doctor, you want the best of the best treating your ailment. General physicians can treat basic issues that they see on a daily basis but they do not have the extensive education and background in the specific ailment that they diagnosis. That is where a specialist, such as a podiatrist, comes into play. Podiatrists are highly trained doctors that only treat feet and sometimes ankles. Their entire education revolved around feet. If you have a foot or ankle issue, then they are the best option for high quality foot and ankle care.

What is a podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a medical professional who specializes in the care of, and illnesses of the feet and ankles. They must earn a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (also known as a DPM) in order to practice in the foot and ankle field. In the United States, there is a limited amount of accredited Universities that offer this Doctorate. These specialists are highly trained and will not treat any other ailment.

How do I Find a Podiatrist?

  1. Google – Okay you can go back on to google now but only to search for a local podiatrist. When the search bar appears just type in podiatrist and you will get multiple hits. Find a doctor with the right accreditations, good reviews, and who is convenient to you.
  2. Get a referral – Your general practitioner might not be an expert on your foot and ankle issues but he or she will know someone who is an expert. Give their office a call and acquire a referral to a doctor they are affiliated with.
  3. Call your Insurance Provider – If you have health insurance, give your insurance provider a call. They can send you a list of podiatrists that are listed within your health network. You can go through the list and compare your options online.
  4. Call our office! – If you need a reputable podiatrist and are near Saginaw MI, Bay City MI, then look no further! Call us at 989-790-8009 or make an appointment online. We are more than happy to assist you.

 

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