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- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded May 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1467525907 recorded May 2026
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About Luz Rodriguez
Luz Rodriguez, MD, FACS is a Black podiatrist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Luz offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Podiatry
Black podiatrists: foot, ankle, and diabetes-related foot care. Black adults face 2-3x higher diabetic amputation rates. Podiatry prevents that outcome.
Black Americans with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to undergo lower-extremity amputation than white Americans with diabetes (CDC, 2022). The majority of those amputations are preventable with consistent podiatric care, early wound treatment, and proper diabetic shoes. Podiatrists (DPMs) treat foot and ankle conditions, perform foot surgery, and are the frontline of diabetes foot-care teams.
What podiatrists cover
- Diabetic foot exams and wound care
- Heel pain, plantar fasciitis
- Bunions, hammertoes
- Ingrown toenails
- Ankle sprains and fractures
- Custom orthotics
- Foot surgery
When to book
- Any foot wound that hasn't healed in 2 weeks (diabetic)
- Sharp heel pain with first steps in the morning
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in feet
- Bunion causing shoe-fitting problems
Advocacy prompts
- Can you do a diabetic foot exam with monofilament testing today?
- Do I qualify for diabetic shoes through Medicare?
- What are my non-surgical options before we discuss surgery?
Frequently asked questions
Is Luz Rodriguez accepting new patients?
Luz Rodriguez is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Luz Rodriguez's practice located?
Luz Rodriguez practices at WALTER REED MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER 8901 AVE, Bethesda, MD 20889. Phone: 301-295-4442.
Does Luz Rodriguez offer telehealth?
Luz Rodriguez sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Podiatry treat?
Black podiatrists: foot, ankle, and diabetes-related foot care. Black adults face 2-3x higher diabetic amputation rates. Podiatry prevents that outcome.