Two specialty boards aligned with three special areas of practice are recognized by the Council. Recognition is based upon the demonstrated ability of a board to satisfy established criteria. With a view towards ensuring the health and safety of the public, only one specialty board may be recognized to conduct certification for each designated podiatric medical specialty area.
Recognized as the certifying board for the specialty areas of podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine is the:
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
1060 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 100
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-375-0700
310-475-1386 (fax)
Recognized as the certifying board for the specialty area of podiatric surgery is the:
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
445 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-3404
415-553-7800
415-553-7801 (fax)