Dr. Jake Wexler

Jake Wexler is 45 years old. He is a podiatrist. He graduated from Marquette University. He has been married for 22 years. He has two daughters, Angela and Turtle. He forfeited his ten thousand dollars. Also, he lives in 3D. His wife Grace works in Shin Hoo's Restaurant.

 

PODIATRISTS

A podiatrist are doctors who specialize in foot care. Podiatrists treat corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs, arch problems, ankle and foot injuries, deformities, infections, and foot complaints associated with diseases such as diabetes.They use x-rays, blood tests and sophisticated technical equipment to make their diagnoses adn they may prescribe drugs, physical therapy or surgery to treat some conditions. Podiatrists even design and prescribe corrective gear such as foot casts, braces and arch supports. Podiatrists specialize in such areas as surgery, orthopedics and public health. Or have a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology or diabetic foot care.

How do podiatrists typically spend their work day?
Podiatrists generally work in their own private practice. They divide time between caring for patients and managing the business of their own practice. As a general podiatrist for people who have only occasional, general foot problems, they may spend their day treating minor foot injuries and ingrown toenails; diagnosing tumors and ulcers; and educating patients about proper foot care and remedies. The human foot is a complex structure. It contains 26 bones and is designed for balance and mobility.

What kind of education and training is required?

A podiatrist must complete high school or GED and pass certain college-preparatory classes, including English, math and science. Finish four years of college in a bachelor's degree program at a four-year college. Complete four years of school in a college of podiatric medicine after graduating from college. (To qualify for admission, you must have an acceptable grade point average and good scores on the Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT. You should also have completed required classes in biology, chemistry, physics and English.) Complete a one- to three-year hospital residency program (on-the-job training with a professional podiatrist). Pass a state licensing examination.

What are some health-related jobs that are similar to that of a podiatrist?
Optometrist, chiropractor, dentist, doctor, veterinarian

How to Care for Your Feet
"Leonardo Da Vinci described the foot as a masterpiece of engineering." Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot problems in their lives. Feet, like other specialized structures, require specialized care. If you take good care of your feet, you will enjoy years of comfort. Good foot care includes: Yearly professional checkups, checking for cracks, sores and painful reddened areas, trimming toenails straight across (don't cut into the corners), washing feet in warm water (not hot), drying feet well, especially between the toes (blot dry, do not rub), applying cream to your feet (avoiding between the toes), wearing comfortable well-fitting shoes and socks, shopping for shoes later in the day since feet swell by then. People wearing orthotics should have their feet checked professionally every 6 months.


Walking-is the best exercise for feet. Many Americans log about 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach the age of 50! Avoid the following: Walking barefoot (even indoors or around pools and beaches - the feet need protection), trimming corns and calluses with a razor, over-the-counter medicated corn and callus removers which may cause skin burns, and wearing the same pair of orthotics for more than 5 years.