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 workflow adjustments that are helping the practice run smoother. Plus, I talk about upcoming initiatives like weekly patient emails, a hot seat mastermind, and preparing for a dermatology lecture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How online scheduling and workflow updates are improving efficiency
Managing multiple KeryFlex, shockwave, and cortisone injection cases
Approaching stress fracture diagnoses when X-rays are inconclusive
How I’m planning a hot seat mastermind to share practice strategies
Balancing patient care with EMR challenges and team adaptation
Why You Should Listen
This episode offers real-world insights into managing both patient care and practice growth during big transitions. If you’re working through EMR changes, online scheduling integration, or complex clinical cases, you’ll pick up practical tips to improve efficiency while keeping patient outcomes front and center.
Key Topics Covered
[0:01] Navigating EMR transition challenges and progress updates
[0:33] Success with new online scheduling and urgent care strategy
[1:10] Multiple KeryFlex treatments and shockwave follow-ups
[3:00] Evaluating possible stress fractures when X-rays aren’t clear
[3:37] Managing ankle pain, lymphedema referrals, and cortisone planning
[4:20] Improving team confidence and workflow during EMR adoption
[4:41] Weekly patient emails, personal stories, and engagement boosts
[4:59] Planning a hot seat mastermind for practice growth insights
[5:34] Preparing for a dermatology biopsy lecture despite imposter syndrome
[6:10] Continued success with shockwave therapy technologies
👉 Tune in to discover practical strategies for optimizing patient care, improving workflows, and growing your podiatry practice while navigating change.