What type of doctor treats numbness in feet?

Various kinds of doctors might be involved in treating numbness in the foot. The medical specialty best sought depends on the cause of the numbness. For example, a neurologist might treat a compressed nerve, an endocrinologist might treat Diabetes, and a vascular surgeon might treat peripheral arterial disease. Among other causes, each of these conditions can produce the symptom of numbness in the feet. A primary care physician might help with the appropriate referral.