Don Pelto, DPM - Podiatry Practice Mastery

What’s the best way to learn ultrasound, shockwave, and manage AFOs effectively? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I answer a visiting doctor’s top questions about ultrasound training, shockwave setup, braces, in-office dispensing, and hiring a scribe to maximize efficiency and patient care. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to master ultrasound faster with focused block training B...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share effective strategies to streamline podiatry workflows and enhance patient care. From treatment acceptance tracking to smarter follow-ups, orthotics, and shockwave therapy, discover practical tips to increase efficiency, deliver better outcomes, and grow your practice successfully while reducing unnecessary visits and maximizing clinic profitabi...

What does it take to build a million-dollar podiatry practice while working just four days a week? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I sit down with Dr. Marco Vargas to uncover the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts behind his success. From mastering protocols to maximizing ancillary revenue, we break down the exact steps that drive growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Proven...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from a busy clinic day while preparing for an upcoming Shockwave conference. Discover how focusing on high-value patients, reducing unnecessary follow-ups, and optimizing treatments like EPAT, orthotics, and laser therapy can help you scale your practice efficiently and move closer to the million-dollar mark. What You’ll Learn in This...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from a busy clinic day while preparing for an upcoming Shockwave conference. Discover how focusing on high-value patients, reducing unnecessary follow-ups, and optimizing treatments like EPAT, orthotics, and laser therapy can help you scale your practice efficiently and move closer to the million-dollar mark. What You’ll Learn in This...

How can focused shockwave therapy and smarter orthotic strategies transform your podiatry practice? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how managing MVP patients, optimizing treatment plans, and reducing low-value follow-ups can help you streamline workflows and move closer to the million-dollar mark. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to combine radial and focused shockwave t...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from a surgical day, why we’re switching to ModMed to cut costs, and how a simple “strategy circle” helps boost orthotic sales while keeping workflows efficient and profitable. Discover practical ways to reduce overhead, scale high-value treatments, and move closer to your million-dollar goal. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to e...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I discuss how small workflow mistakes can quietly sabotage patient care and practice growth. From better stocking systems to prepay strategies and staff training, I’ll share actionable ways to improve compliance, reduce lost revenue, and enhance patient experiences, helping you grow efficiently without adding more stress. What You’ll Learn in This Epis...

Are you leaving money on the table by sticking with the wrong EMR or delaying skill investments? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I compare ModMed vs Athena, share “pay to learn” strategies for EPAT and orthotics, and walk you through MVP cases and packaging tips that improve efficiency, outcomes, and revenue. What You’ll Learn in This Episode A practical ModMed vs Athena decision fra...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights on choosing between ModMed and Athena while balancing costs, cash-pay services, and clinic efficiency. We’ll also discuss strategies for maximizing high-value patients, leveraging amniotic injections, improving orthotic workflows, and boosting profitability without sacrificing patient care. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Comparing M...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I discuss optimizing associate compensation, integrating new shockwave technology, and strategies to manage high-value patients. I also share insights on improving workflow, enhancing patient compliance, and adopting practical systems that maximize clinic efficiency and profitability. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Structuring associate pay based on...

Are Facebook ads really the best way to grow a cash neuropathy program, and what should you do instead? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I unpack a live coaching call with a 20+ year practitioner. We cover blocking routine care, packaging high-value services, pricing orthotics confidently, marketing that actually converts, and why shadowing a successful clinic can beat months of ad te...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I walk through a real clinic day while tightening systems that grow revenue. You’ll hear how I compare EMRs objectively, nurture new referral sources, and turn routine visits into high-value care with EPAT, medication management, and bundled add-ons. I also share an MVP visit that stacked cash services without extra appointments. What You’ll Learn in T...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how systemized treatment protocols, bundled services, and clear communication drive higher-value visits. From orthotics to shockwave therapy, I explain how simplifying recommendations and managing patient care effectively can boost outcomes and revenue while keeping workflows efficient. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How treatment sheets sim...

Are Google Local Services Ads actually bringing you new patients, or just making you pay for your own? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I unpack our early results with Google’s “local business” calls, then walk through a shockwave-heavy clinic day, the MVP orthotics case, quick-win metatarsal padding, and a scalable plan to delegate EPAT sessions while preserving clinical oversight. W...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from an EPAT-focused clinic day, highlight orthotic wins, discuss nail care protocols, and cover simple strategies for improving patient outcomes while streamlining workflow and boosting revenue. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to structure EPAT sessions and follow ups Smarter timing for PT after shockwave When to add orthotics a...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I recap a rescheduled clinic day with 19 patients, highlight an MVP case using EPAT and amniotic injections, discuss orthotic strategies, and share insights on nail care, lesion treatment, and optimizing workflows for better efficiency and revenue growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to identify and manage MVP patients effectively Smarter use...

Million Dollar Minute

Million Dollar Minute

Million dollar minute

I go over ways to get more online reviews.

Million dollar minute

Mod Med first encounter

Why we are switching from Athena to ModMed

Million dollar minute