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Alabama Foot Specialists, PC

Our Podiatrist

William S. Rogers, D.P.M.

Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. A podiatrist holds a doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) degree, which is a 4-year degree received from one of seven podiatric medical schools in the United States. These schools offer courses similar to the ones given at medical schools where graduates earn M.D.s to become medical doctors.

Podiatrists need to have expertise in orthopedics, radiography, sports medicine, dermatology, and surgery. Some of the conditions that podiatrists treat are ankle injuries, bunions, calluses, neuromas, running injuries, and toe deformities. They are often the first health professionals to diagnose vascular problems that have previously gone unrecognized. Podiatrists also contribute significantly to the areas of diabetic foot care and wound healing.

Individual states regulate on what parts of the body a podiatrist can work. All states allow podiatrists to work on the foot. Most states allow them to work on the ankle and mid-calf. Some states allow podiatrists to work on the entire leg.


William S. Rogers, D.P.M.

Education:

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Biology, June 1997
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Medical: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, June 2002
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Des Moines, Iowa

Post-Doctoral Training:

Podiatric Surgical Residency
July 2002 – June 2004:
Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge Iowa
Advanced podiatric surgical residency comprised of traditional forefoot and midfoot training with additional training in rearfoot and ankle reconstruction including trauma

Board Certifications

National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

  • Part I passed July 2000
  • Part II passed March 2002
  • Part III passed December 2003

Research

  • Rogers WS: Diabetes Watch: Can Bisphosphonates Lead To Better Charcot
    Treatment? Podiatry Today 15: 28-32, 2002

  • Dayton P, Glynn A, Rogers W: Use of the Z Osteotomy for Tailor Bunionectomy.
    Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 42(2): 167-169, 2003

Professional Memberships & Associations

  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
  • Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
  • Toastmaster's International Professional Speaking Organization
Community Activities
  • Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parent's Association
  • Children's Rights Council
  • Nursing Home Santa
  • Fundraising for P.U.S.H. (People Understanding the Severely Handicapped)
  • Foot Screenings at Family Health Fair
  • The Homestead, 40-60 hours/week, 08/2000-05/2001.
    Dispensed medications and work with autistic men in community homes.
  • Children and Families of Iowa
    Respite care provider for foster parents from 02/2000-10/2000.
    Provided limited care for foster children.
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Alabama Foot Specialists, PC

5614 Cottage Hill Road
Suite A
Mobile, AL 36609
Tel: 251.661.3332
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Serving Mobile County, Baldwin County, Washington County,
Clarke County, Monroe County.