as in doctor
chiefly US
a medical professional who treats injuries and diseases of the foot
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Recent Examples of podiatrist
Another traveler who suffers from bunions and plantar fasciitis purchased them for a trip to Japan, upon their podiatrist’s recommendation.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, talk to your own physical therapist or podiatrist for shoe recommendations, but in my experience, the adidas Evo SLs were clutch in maintaining my running and rehab-heavy routine.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Doctors Council, which is also affiliated with Service Employees International Union, represents physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and veterinarians.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That should absolutely change, says Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas, who views shoes as mobile petri dishes of germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Here’s what podiatrists recommend.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The forthcoming footwear options hail from the brand’s VioLab, or Vionic Innovation Lab, which was launched last year with eleven professionals helming the initiative, including podiatrists, a sports chiropractor and a fitness expert.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
The brand is popular among podiatrists and has even earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association for exceptional foot support.
—Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Of course, talk to your own physical therapist or podiatrist for shoe recommendations, but in my experience, the adidas Evo SLs were clutch in maintaining my running and rehab-heavy routine.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Doctors Council, which is also affiliated with Service Employees International Union, represents physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and veterinarians.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The brand, in general, also comes highly recommended by podiatrists.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That should absolutely change, says Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas, who views shoes as mobile petri dishes of germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Here’s what podiatrists recommend.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The forthcoming footwear options hail from the brand’s VioLab, or Vionic Innovation Lab, which was launched last year with eleven professionals helming the initiative, including podiatrists, a sports chiropractor and a fitness expert.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiatrist
Noun
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After the second hanging, the town doctor cut Hooch’s head off, apparently looking for signs of syphilis (brain involvement is often an indicator), which might seem to explain his erratic behavior.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gatwa’s final episode ended with the Doctor regenerating into the form of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), the companion of the ninth and 10th doctors (Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant), but the BBC hasn’t confirmed whether Piper will, in fact, play the next Doctor.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct clinical associate professor at the George Washington University.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Emergency physicians treat anyone in need of care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.—
Dr. Bryce Pulliam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Aunu’s ability to sit in a dermatologist’s office, aesthetician’s studio and traditional retail is a key differentiator for Krouse.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, scroll for dermatologist and editor recommendations on the best face serums for you.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Score it in black or brown, the latter of which ophthalmologists and makeup artists suggest for more mature eyes.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The layoff prompted him to finally, after years of ignoring his wife’s pleas to get a complete eye exam, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The orthopedist didn’t raise the prospect.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rodríguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by multiple doctors — Giants’ head team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and Dr. Keith Meister — the Giants announced on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Donna, dressed in purple jail attire, teared up as Graber, a Broward obstetrician/gynecologist and former state lawmaker, spoke.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ramos has three decades of experience as an obstetrician gynecologist at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, according to her biography.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though online platforms offer vision tests and fitting tools, an in-person optometrist visit will always provide the most accurate measurements.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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During a visit to an optometrist in New York City, her mom broke down in the chair.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.—
Daryl Wilber,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Your doctor can get a sense of the problem and refer you to a urologist, a pelvic floor physical therapist, or both, depending on your health history.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Podiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiatrist. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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