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 workflow can directly impact practice profitability and patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How surgical scheduling affects reaching the $1,000,000 mark
Practical strategies to improve efficiency and profitability during surgical days
Lessons learned from working with residents and managing unmerited confidence
Handling complications like vascular concerns, osteotomies, and screw removals
Insights on balancing surgical cases with office productivity
Why You Should Listen
If you’re a podiatrist looking to refine your surgical approach, optimize workflows, and boost profitability, this episode shares actionable insights based on real surgical cases, resident teaching moments, and efficiency strategies.
Key Topics Covered
[0:00] Optimizing schedules to reach the $1,000,000 production goal
[0:24] Balancing surgical volume and office productivity
[1:16] Maximizing surgical revenue with better DME strategies
[1:58] Case #1: Bilateral 5th digit arthroplasty and managing OSA risks
[2:29] The role of fellowships in surgical confidence and skill-building
[3:28] Case #2: Austin bunionectomy with arthrodesis and resident challenges
[5:26] Case #3: Revisiting hammer toes and correcting deformities
[6:04] Case #4: Toe amputations, infection management, and pressure prevention
[7:20] Case #5: Screw removal complications and equipment mismatches
[8:16] Lessons from teaching residents and improving surgical workflows
[8:38] Preparing new practitioner strategies for building a $1M practice
👉 Tune in to learn how to optimize surgical efficiency, improve resident training, and integrate smarter workflows to grow your podiatry practice.
