Importance of the Podiatrist at the long term care Facilities:

A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or podiatrists is a physician who practices on the lower extremities, primarily on the feet and ankles.

The podiatrist strives to improve the overall health and well-being of patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle.

In the geriatric population, there are many factors that make the podiatrist essential for these types of patients. These include diabetes, gout, and peripheral vascular disease, among others. In addition, loss of mobility and reduced vision make proper foot care difficult to achieve. In many cases, a small foot problem in an elderly patient, if left untreated, can turn into a major one and even become life threatening.

Preferred Foot Specialists of Texas, LP (PFS), provides care to the entire long term care community:
1. Nursing Facilities
2. Skilled Nursing Facilities
3. Chronic Care Facilities
4. Intermediate Care Facilities
5. Sub-acute Hospital Facilities
6. Retirement Homes and Villages
7. Assisted Living Centers
8. Independent Living Facilities (CILA)