10 hilariously insightful foreign words. A chiropodist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders. Exactly what services a chiropodist can perform and the education required to join this profession can vary significantly by country.n Ontario chiropodist can perform soft tissue surgeries, inject prescribed medications, prescribe certain medications, and a podiatrist can do all of the above and also can perform bony forefoot surgery and order X-rays. I should know. I am a Chiropodist of Ontario!