Hi, if you go on the Hamad HMC Webisite and look at the staff profiles, there is a profile of the Head of Podiatry, I think she is American and all her details are there. She is very highly qualified. This at least means that there is such a department within the formal medical serives offered here. I am not sure about private practitioners though. Hope this helps, do be wary of podiatrists who do not have the BSc or equivalent qualification, in this field, proper hygiene facilities such as disposable scalpels, autoclave for reusable implements is vital. Used to be a district nurse in the UK and have seen some terrible things! Best of luck Steve! JJ