(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this title, a podiatrist may not perform surgical treatments of the ankle unless certified to do so by the board. The board shall certify a podiatrist whom it considers qualified by education, training, and experience or who is certified by the American board of podiatric surgery.
(2) A surgical treatment of the ankle performed in accordance with subsection (1) must be performed in a hospital or outpatient center for surgical services licensed under Title 50.