Don Pelto, DPM - Podiatry Practice Mastery

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I kick off the $1,000,000 New Practitioner Series by breaking down actionable strategies to help new podiatrists achieve $1M in personal production. From setting revenue targets to optimizing per-patient value, I share practical tips to scale productivity, streamline patient volume, and maximize earnings effectively. What You’ll Learn in This Episode H...

Switching medical records and onboarding a new associate revealed a $50K–$60K revenue gap per month in my practice. In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how we're tackling training, marketing, and delegation to improve associate productivity and maximize profitability without overwhelming our team. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How we discovered a $60K monthly revenue gap...

Have you ever wondered if patients would pay extra to get faster treatments or quicker results? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how we’re experimenting with charging for speed, offering patients faster access to services like orthotics, surgical scheduling, and treatments, and how this can create a better patient experience while increasing practice profitability. What You’ll...

Laser toenail treatments can be profitable when packaged right, but most podiatrists struggle with pricing, patient communication, and upselling fungal nail care products. This episode breaks down proven strategies for maximizing revenue and improving patient outcomes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to price laser toenail treatments for profitability The importance of treatment packages vs....

Providing exceptional podiatry care requires improving patient outcomes, optimizing treatments, and streamlining your practice. In this episode, I share real patient cases, advanced strategies for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, fungal nail care, and tips on leveraging better workflows to grow your podiatry practice. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to enhance podiatry care and improv...

Delivering high-quality podiatry care requires not just effective treatments but also structured systems that improve patient outcomes and practice profitability. In this episode, I share strategies for increasing per-visit value, treating plantar fasciitis and fungal nails, leveraging shockwave therapy, improving orthotic sales, and streamlining podiatry workflows to achieve better results for bo...

Providing excellent podiatry care involves more than just treatments, it’s about creating patient-focused systems, using advanced therapies, and streamlining processes for better outcomes. In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at a busy clinic day, covering fungal nail treatments, shockwave therapy, orthotics, and patient experience strategies to elevate both care and practice growth....

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from a packed Friday clinic, where we managed 20+ patients, tackled complex foot conditions, and optimized workflows to deliver better podiatry care. From advanced treatment strategies to using technology effectively, I discuss practical ways to enhance patient outcomes and clinic efficiency. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Handling...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I sit down with Dr. Stu, a retired anesthesiologist turned regenerative medicine expert, to explore how I can integrate PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy into podiatry care. We dive into how combining PRP with shockwave therapy and using ultrasound-guided injections can improve treatments for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and other chronic...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share my June 2025 one-page report, diving into my transition from Athena to ModMed, the challenges of adapting to a new medical records system, and how it’s impacting my podiatry care workflow. I also talk about balancing patient care, family responsibilities, and exciting growth plans like launching a new practitioner series and a mastermind for po...

Four weeks into my ModMed transition, podiatry care in my practice is running smoother than ever. I’m getting home earlier, patient workflows are improving, and stress levels are dropping. In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share real patient cases, practice updates, and actionable strategies for growing your podiatry practice toward the $1M mark and beyond. What You’ll Learn in This...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how streamlining workflows, managing patient care more efficiently, and focusing on high-value treatments are helping my practice get closer to the $1M mark. From improving ModMed usage to optimizing orthotics and shockwave treatments, I reveal strategies that elevate podiatry care while boosting revenue growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episod...

In this episode, I share practical insights from my journey toward building a thriving podiatry practice and hitting the $1M milestone. From managing complex patient cases to leveraging technology and refining treatment strategies, I discuss what’s working, what I’ve learned, and where I’m still improving to deliver better podiatry care while growing revenue. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share how I’m using transcription tools and ChatGPT to create SEO-friendly podcast summaries, newsletters, and blog posts faster. I explain my workflow, lessons learned, and how this approach can help podiatry practices streamline content creation and improve online visibility. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to use iPhone’s built-in transcript...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share my journey transitioning from Athena to ModMed and how it’s transforming my podiatry care workflow. I discuss the wins, challenges, and new strategies I’m using to manage billing, streamline in-office dispensing, improve patient communication, and make same-day appointments smoother and more efficient. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Transiti...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share a rare look into one of my surgical days and the lessons I’ve learned about balancing surgeries, practice efficiency, and hitting the $1,000,000 production mark. From handling complex bunion and hammer toe cases to teaching residents and navigating unexpected intraoperative challenges, this episode highlights how optimizing your surgical workfl...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share strategies and real patient cases that helped me scale my podiatry practice toward and beyond the $1,000,000 mark. From managing complex conditions like posterior tibial tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and fractures to optimizing treatment workflows and leveraging advanced therapies like shockwave and Swift, this episode highlights the tools, te...

Efficient clinic workflows, better EMR strategies, and advanced podiatric treatments can dramatically improve both patient outcomes and practice profitability. In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I walk you through a busy clinic day while sharing insights on managing a wide range of cases, from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and peroneal injuries to ulcer care and shockwave ther...

How do you fairly compensate associate doctors while keeping your practice profitable and attractive for long-term growth? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I dive into different compensation models for podiatrists, share insights from a recent mastermind discussion, and reveal a simple calculator I built to make these decisions easier. You’ll also learn how I approach balancing doctor...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share a behind-the-scenes look at a busy clinic day while navigating our EMR transition, integrating online scheduling, and balancing advanced patient care with operational improvements. I walk through multiple cases, from KeryFlex nail restorations and shockwave follow-ups to ankle pain management and stress fracture evaluations, and discuss workflo...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share progress updates from day 16 of my EMR transition and how new tools like online scheduling and patient portals are improving efficiency. I walk through several patient cases, including bunion management, shockwave treatments, stress fracture care, and nail restoration using KeryFlex. I also discuss creating a dedicated urgent care web page to a...

Have you ever struggled with balancing patient care, EMR transitions, and growing your podiatry practice at the same time? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I take you inside a busy Tuesday at the clinic as I navigate day 16 of our ModMed EMR transition, work through billing challenges, and manage a variety of patient cases, from hallux limitus and calcaneal fractures to fungal nails a...

On day 14 of my ModMed EMR transition, I finally had my first smooth day in the clinic. Murali handled about 80% of my notes, patients received the right care, and I even made it home on time, a rare win during this adjustment period. In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share real patient cases, from plantar fasciitis and hallux limitus to shockwave therapy and Qutenza treatments, whil...

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share why my newsletter was recently removed from my website and the strategies I’m using to optimize both patient engagement and SEO. I dive into my journey of managing email marketing, building an email list of over 16,000 subscribers, and why I switched from PatientPop to Kajabi for better lead generation and automation. You’ll also learn how I’m...

Are you struggling with EMR transitions, managing patient workflows, and finding better ways to grow your practice toward the $1,000,000 mark? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share my real-life challenges and solutions while navigating our switch to ModMed and experimenting with Clara for patient communication, scheduling, and review generation. I also talk about an exciting master...