[A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. ( HL7V3.0 )]
UMLS (HL7) C1608519 Relation/PAR: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Providers
Relation/CHD: Surgery, Foot & Ankle
Surgery, Foot
General Practice
Primary Podiatric Medicine
Public Health
Radiology
Sports Medicine