Wednesdays in the clinic were packed with diverse patient cases, from managing plantar fasciitis, neuromas, and Achilles tendonitis to performing shockwave treatments and matrixectomy follow-ups. In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I also share insights into operational challenges like phone system inefficiencies, virtual assistant training, and billing issues with our EMR system, plus strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Handling complex foot and ankle cases efficiently
How shockwave therapy is used for faster recovery
Streamlining clinic workflows with virtual assistants
Overcoming EMR and billing challenges in practice management
Why You Should Listen
If you’re looking for practical strategies to manage busy clinic days, improve patient outcomes, and resolve operational bottlenecks while scaling your practice, this episode offers actionable takeaways for podiatrists at any stage.
Key Topics Covered
[0:00] Leveraging urgent care pages to fill clinic schedules
[0:20] Training virtual assistants to handle increased call volumes
[1:12] Managing nail fungus follow-ups and plantar fibromas
[1:30] Addressing severe arthritis in a Taylor’s bunion patient
[2:22] Toenail fungus recurrence and prevention strategies
[2:56] Managing Achilles tendonitis with PT and shockwave options
[3:32] Treating neuromas with ultrasound-guided cortisone injections
[4:09] Bilateral shockwave therapy for second metatarsal pain
[4:46] Using focused shockwave for bone marrow edema
[5:20] Complex Lisfranc injury management and treatment decisions
[6:03] Best practices for foreign body detection and ultrasound use
[6:35] Managing DIPJ cysts and recurrence prevention strategies
[7:11] Final shockwave sessions and long-term follow-up results
[7:29] Bilateral heel pain solutions with night splints and foam rolling
[7:50] Resolving EMR billing challenges with practical workarounds
👉 Tune in to learn how to manage complex podiatry cases, improve clinic operations, and implement efficient systems to keep your practice growing smoothly.
