When to Refer to a Podiatrist
Podiatrists are an important part of your patients’ health care team and are eager to work with you to improve your patients’ health. Foot health is fundamental to a patient’s well being and can be an important indicator of serious health problems. Signs of diabetes, arthritis, nerve, and circulatory disorders can all be detected in the feet. Podiatrists are doctors, surgeons, and specialists who have a high level of education, training, and experience. Collaboration with podiatrists can significantly impact the overall health of your patients.
- 75 percent of Americans will experience foot health problems at some point in their life.
- A recent diabetes study by Thomson Reuters Healthcare found that care by a podiatrist can reduce hospitalization and save millions in health care costs.
- There are approximately 16,450 podiatrists in the United States. Nearly 75 percent are APMA members.
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Some of the benefits of working with podiatrists:
- Podiatrists are an integral part of the health-care team.
- Podiatrists perform more foot and ankle surgeries than any other medical specialist.
- Collaboration with podiatrists can significantly impact the overall health of your patients.
- In fact, a recent study by Thomson Reuters found that care by podiatrists can reduce hospitalization and save millions in health care costs.
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