Sandi Matarangas, DPM, is a podiatrist who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the foot and ankle. She has a special interest in wound care, ankle sprains, ingrown toenails,...
San Jose (CA) - - Phone: (408) 871-3400
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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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.
