Medical Podiatrist Salary
in Wyoming, United States

Diagnoses and treats diseases and deformities of the human foot. Determines diagnosis for foot ailments, such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformities, utilizing diagnostic aids, such as urinalysis, blood tests, and x-ray analysis. Prescribes drugs. Doctors and treats deformities, such as flat or weak feet and foot imbalance, by mechanical and electrical methods such as whirlpool or paraffin baths and short wave and low voltage currents. Treats conditions, such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods, including suturing, medications, and administration of local anesthetics.