Podiatrists are medical professionals who practice podiatry. Podiatrists are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with problems in foot, ankle or any portion of the leg. Podiatrists in O Fallon specialize in specific areas like surgery, biomechanics, sports medicine, orthopedics, etc. Though not a common form of medical study, many countries have podiatrists who practice podiatry.
Podiatrists in O Fallon have to study various biomedical subjects like biochemistry, medical chemistry, etc. After getting a degree, they are eligible to carry on their practice. Podiatrists in O Fallon who wish to become podiatric surgeons have to opt for further studies and gain a specialization degree for carrying out the surgical procedures on their patients.