What kind of doctor should I see about my foot pain?

In My Humble Opinion
1

I have an old injury to one of the bones in my foot. I think I may have re-broken it or it might need to be removed. Anyway, the injury is 15 years old and I don’t have the foggiest idea what kind of doctor took care of it the first time.

Podiatrist?

Orthapod?

Orthapaedic Surgeon?

Whom should I see? The pain is an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 - the same as when my gallbladder went south… The worst part is that it fades in and out - it feels like a white hot scalpel is being put between two bones in my foot. It’s awful.

Tell me who to go see and I’ll call tomorrow!!!

THANKS!

PS - I have the best insurance in the world and money isn’t a problem, so I can go straight to who I need to see without referrals and all that crap.

2

I’d go to the podiatrist first. He’ll make an initial assessment and send you to the appropriate specialist.

3

I’d see one who’s down to earth.

4

I too would see a podiatrist first. He may well be the appropriate specialist.

5

Thanks. Podiatrist it is.