Don Pelto, DPM - Podiatry Practice Mastery

Have you wondered whether an AI scribe can actually replace a human scribe in a busy podiatry practice? In this episode, Don documents his first week using an AI scribe inside his practice. He shares the day-by-day realities of implementation, including documentation challenges, workflow adjustments, ModMed integration issues, patient communication, and the learning curve involved in changing long...

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Get my free book - https://www.podiatrypracticemastery.com/book This episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery focuses on podiatry practice audits and what they reveal about growth. Don shares lessons from reviewing real podiatry practices at different stages, from near-retirement solo offices to busy surgical clinics. He explains how to tell whether a practice has a patient demand problem or a profita...

👉 Download my free book and see the full roadmap: Free Book This episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery focuses on real-world podiatry practice management strategies. Don shares insights from a visiting podiatrist who transitioned a routine care clinic into a more balanced, profitable practice. The discussion covers nail care systems, subscription models, and product packaging. It also explores imp...

Download my free book - www.podiatrypracticemastery.com/book I want to show you a community talk I gave on plantar fasciitis, as well as the marketing you can do after a talk. I am including the thumbnail and the ChatGPT conversation to turn this into additional content. As well as my discussion for making a similar lecture for urgent care. You can view it HERE .

Shockwave therapy is becoming a major revenue driver in podiatry practices. But many podiatrists invest in the equipment without a clear system to use it effectively. This episode breaks down how to evaluate whether shockwave therapy fits your practice model. Learn how to improve patient acceptance, choose the right device, and integrate it into your treatment protocols. We also cover staffing, pr...

Download my free book - ⁠www.podiatrypracticemastery.com/book⁠ Procedures can dramatically change podiatry practice growth. Many podiatrists stay stuck in low-value visits and never build treatment plans around procedures. This episode explains how to use procedures to improve patient outcomes and increase visit value. Don walks through plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, nail fungus, warts, n...

Download my free book - ⁠www.podiatrypracticemastery.com/book⁠ Orthotics and DME play a major role in podiatry practice management. Many podiatrists underuse orthotics, braces, night splints, and in-office dispensing even when they improve outcomes. This episode explains how orthotics support healing, reduce recurrence, and create long-term patient value. Don also breaks down how DME and dispensin...

Structured treatment plans are essential in podiatry practice management. Many podiatrists treat visits in isolation, leading to inconsistent outcomes and low patient retention. This episode explains how to build a treatment roadmap that guides patients from diagnosis to recovery. Learn how to standardize care for plantar fasciitis, nail fungus, and warts. Discover how treatment structure increase...

Clear communication is critical in podiatry practice management. Many patients forget verbal instructions and fail to follow treatment plans. This episode explains how a simple treatment sheet improves patient understanding and compliance. Learn how to present plantar fasciitis, nail fungus, and other conditions with clarity. Discover how structured communication increases case acceptance and reve...

Many podiatry practices struggle with inefficiency because the doctor tries to do too much. When physicians handle documentation, imaging, and patient education themselves, it slows growth and increases stress. This episode focuses on podiatry practice management systems that improve efficiency and revenue. You’ll learn how delegation, automation, and scribes can transform your workflow. The goal...

Most podiatrists don’t realize that visit structure determines practice revenue. This episode explains how a structured patient visit improves treatment acceptance and outcomes. Learn the $1M patient visit framework used in podiatry practice management. Discover how patient education, treatment planning, and systems increase efficiency. Understand how to deliver higher-value care without adding mo...

Not all patient visits in podiatry are equal in value. This episode explains how identifying high-value patients can transform your practice revenue. Learn how podiatry practice management depends on treatment planning, not just patient volume. Discover the concept of the most valuable patient (MVP) and how it impacts production. Understand how comprehensive treatment plans improve both outcomes a...

Most podiatrists don’t track the numbers that actually drive practice growth. This episode explains why podiatry practice management is a math problem, not just a clinical one. Learn the key metrics that determine revenue and how to monitor them effectively. Discover how tracking patient visits, treatment acceptance, and visit value impacts profitability. This episode focuses on systems, efficienc...

Many podiatrists work full schedules but never break past $700,000 in production. This episode explains why podiatry practice growth is not about seeing more patients. Learn how practice management systems and treatment planning drive higher revenue. Discover the three key numbers that determine podiatry production. Understand how increasing patient visit value impacts profitability. This episode...

Most podiatrists hit a plateau in production despite working harder each year. This episode explains why podiatry practice growth depends on systems, not effort. Learn how practice management, patient education, and treatment design impact revenue. Discover how podiatrists can increase production by $200,000 to $400,000 without seeing more patients. This introduction outlines the foundation of a s...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, we break down real patient cases involving plantar fasciitis and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Learn how to set expectations with shockwave therapy and improve patient satisfaction. Discover how treatment sequencing impacts outcomes and revenue in a podiatry practice. This episode focuses on orthotics, clinical decision-making, and patient commu...