About Us
The West Virginia Podiatric Medical Association (WVPMA) is a state component of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Our chief purpose is to achieve higher standards of medical practice in our profession, to raise the standard of education required of those physicians who practice podiatry, to secure the enactment of proper laws governing the practice of podiatry and to create an informed public opinion on all matters relating to the profession.
We advocate, educate and legislate the practice of podiatric medicine in West Virginia.
2022
WVPMA Officers
• President:
John White, DPM
•Vice President:
Kathryn Bosia, DPM
•Secretary-Treasurer:
Jeff Findling, DPM
• Immediate Past President:
Carrie Frame, DPM
Phone:
304-984-0308
Did you know…
Painful feet are not normal
You may need a shoe insert called an orthotic that is designed to relieve painful arches, heel pain or provide additional foot and ankle support. If your feet ache following walking, exercising or you have a job that requires standing, orthotic inserts may be of benefit to you. Ask your podiatric physician about your foot pain.
Podiatric physicians can recommend diabetic shoes
Your podiatric physician can also fit or recommend diabetic shoes should you need special shoes to avoid foot ulcerations or have neuropathy due to diabetes.
DPMs are foot and ankle specialists
– They can be Board Certified in Fore Foot or Rear Foot and Ankle.
– They can be Board Certified in Wound Care.
– They attend podiatric medical college and undertake a three-year residency and are physicians.
– Your hospital or nursing home may have a DPM on staff.
– Podiatric physicians and surgeons are licensed Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) by the WV Board of Medicine.
Resources
Membership
• APMA / WVPMA membership application
• Licensed DPMs in West Virginia shall be eligible for membership. Complete and mail the application to the address below. Dues amount may be pro-rated depending on the month you apply for membership.
West Virginia Board of Medicine
• www.wvbom.wv.gov
• 304.558.2921 – Voice
• 304.558.2084 – FAX
• Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
If you have questions on licensing, renewing your license to practice as a DPM in West Virginia or need general information about Board of Medicine Actions, Drug Dispensing Certificates and PLLC Certs.
Interested in becoming a member?
Your voice and practice issues can’t be heard or helped without membership. We can be stronger together in looking out for Podiatry in West Virginia and for each other.
Interested in becoming a member?
Your voice and practice issues can’t be heard or helped without membership. We can be stronger together in looking out for Podiatry in West Virginia and for each other.