Podiatrist

Exam: State + third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: Specific type of conviction prohibited

Podiatrists diagnose diseases and disorders of the feet by using X-rays or pathological tests. To treat diseases and disorders, they perform surgery; fit corrective devices; and prescribe drugs, physical therapy, and proper shoes. Common conditions treated include corns, bunions, calluses, deformed toes, and arch disabilities. They refer patients to physicians when they detect medical disorders affecting parts of the body other than the feet. Podiatrists may specialize in surgery, orthopedics (bone, muscle and joint disorders), podopediatrics (foot ailments of children), and podogeriatrics (foot ailments of the elderly).

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Both state and third-party exams required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Experience: Experience
Background check: Specific type of conviction prohibited
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Address: PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711
Phone: (512) 463-6599
Agency website: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/
Last updated: August 10, 2023

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