Consumer Information

• Complaint Information

  • Consumer Complaint Information
    • Online Form – Fill in Online
    • Fill and Print Form
    • Fill and Print Form (Spanish)
  • Citizen's Comment/Complaint Form (to submit comments/complaints about the PMBC)

• General Information for Consumers

  • Online License Verification
    • Find a Doctor
    • Check License History & Status
    • See Disclosure of Enforcement Action(if any)
    • Telephone:(916)263-2382
  • Fictitious Name Permit Verification
  • Disciplinary Actions Summary
  • Tips to Heal Heel Pain Without Surgery [VIDEO/ARTICLE]
  • Medical Records – Frequently Asked Questions
  • General Office Practices/Protocols – FAQs
  • Choosing a Doctor – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  • The dos (and don'ts) of picking a doctor – Los Angeles Times
  • Information on Orthotics "You Don't Have to Live With Foot Pain Orthotics Can Help"
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – Foot and Ankle Conditions
  • Medical Board Publications (Monthly Hotsheet & Quarterly Action Report)
  • Article, On Your Feet, May 2007
    January W. Payne, Washington Post Staff Writer
    "They're made for walking, jogging, hiking, even dancing."
  • Ordering Public Documents
  • Patient Access to Health Records (Health & Safety Code Section 123100 – 123149.5)
  • Walking Works – Information from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
  • Women's Foot Health
  • Learn About Feet (APMA)
    • Podiatric Medicine Backgrounder
    • Podiatry Facts
    • FAQs re Podiatric Medicine

• Foot Health for Diabetics

  

  Diabetics: Keep an eye on your feet (english PDF) | (Revision Date June 26, 2015 )

  

  Diabéticos: Preste atención a sus pies (spanish PDF) | (Fecha de Revisión June 26, 2015 )

  • Diabetic Foot – Health Brochure
  • Diabetic Wound Care – American Podiatric Medical Association
  • New Study Proves Care by Podiatrists Dramatically Decreases Lower Limb Amputation – American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Information on The Diabetic Foot – English
  • Information on The Diabetic Foot – Spanish
  • Foot Care – American Diabetes Association

• Information on Orthotics

  

  Orthotics Can Help (english PDF) | (Revision Date June 05, 2008)

  

  Las órtesis pueden ayudarlo (spanish PDF) | (Fecha de Revisión June 05, 2008 )

• Other Consumer Resources

  • Information for Consumers
  • Information for Consumers – Spanish
  • Information on Advertising
  • Prohibited Referrals
  • You and Your DPM (brochure) – Spanish

  

  You and Your DPM (PDF) | (Revision Date June 05, 2008 )