Podiatrists in Mckinleyville, CA Accepting Medicare

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John E Fjerstad, D.P.M.
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1967 Central Ave, Mckinleyville, CA 95519
Phone: 707-840-0226    Fax: 707-840-0422

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Medicare Therapists in Mckinleyville, CA:

Optometrists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Chiropractors
Physical Therapists
Podiatrists
Occupational Therapists


Podiatrists: A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.


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