Podiatrists are health professionals who diagnose and treat medical and surgical problems and injuries of the feet and ankles, such as corns, warts, plantar fasciitis, bunions, or hammer toes. They also perform reconstructive surgery.

Podiatrists provide extended care for people who need it, such as those with foot problems caused by diabetes.

Podiatrists generally spend 4 years in college and then go to a 4-year college of podiatric medicine. After receiving their podiatry degree, most podiatrists spend another 1 to 3 years in a clinical training program. Certification and licensing requirements for podiatrists vary by province.