Who performs foot surgery and provides footcare?
Foot surgery and foot care can be provided by a variety of providers, as there is overlap amongst many different medical and surgical specialties. They include podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons (with or without fellowship training in foot and ankle disease). Dermatologists provide skin and nail treatment. Ulcer and bedsore care may be provided by vascular surgeons and implemented by wound care nurses and physician assitants. Neurologists commonly provide treatment for neuropathy and neurosurgeons will perform nerve surgery in the foot. Lastly, general practitioners may provide minor treatment modalities or alternatively refer to anyone of the above.
