Podiatrists are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are also known as Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or podiatric physicians. Podiatrists can perform various procedures and treatments, including prescribing medication, physical therapy, and surgical procedures to treat conditions such as infections, injuries, deformities, and other disorders affecting the foot and ankle. Some common conditions that podiatrists diagnose and treat include plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, bunions, hammertoes, diabetic foot ulcers, and sports-related injuries. To become a podiatrist, one must complete a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatry school, which usually takes 4 years to complete. After completing the degree, aspiring podiatrists must also complete a 3-year residency program and pass the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam (APMLE) to obtain a license to practice.

To become a podiatrist in Miami, the doctor needs to attend a podiatry school and earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree. They then need to complete a residency program in podiatry where they receive hands-on training, this usually takes 3 years. They then need to pass the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam (APMLE)certification exam and finally need to get a license to practice podiatry in the state of Florida. Podiatrists can become board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) or the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) by completing additional training and passing an examination. Altogether, it takes about 11 years to become a physical medicine doctor in Miami.

A good podiatrist must be knowledgeable, skillful, and compassionate, and always put their patients' needs first.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best podiatrists in Miami.