In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share why focusing less on surgery can still lead to a thriving, profitable podiatry practice. While surgical training is central to our education, I explain why I’ve shifted my focus toward more efficient, higher-return treatments and practice systems that drive revenue growth without overloading my schedule with procedures.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How to grow a profitable practice without relying heavily on surgery
Why time efficiency often outweighs surgical volume for revenue
How to delegate surgical cases while building stronger patient trust
Practical examples of managing block time and surgical referrals
Alternative treatment strategies that create better margins and less stress
Why You Should Listen
If you’ve ever questioned whether performing more surgeries is the only way to grow your podiatry practice, this episode will shift your perspective. I break down how delegating surgical cases and focusing on higher-value patient care can increase profitability and reduce stress, helping you work smarter, not harder.
Key Topics Covered
[0:01] Why surgical training doesn’t always translate to profitability
[0:36] Insights from a recent conference and why most vendors target surgeons
[1:18] How limited surgical schedules impact revenue growth
[2:46] Delegating surgical cases to partners and boosting team efficiency
[3:48] Handling patient referrals without losing trust or credibility
[4:56] Why block time management is key to balancing profit and workload
[5:55] Building a million-dollar podiatry practice without relying on surgery
👉 Tune in now to learn why cutting back on surgeries could be the smarter path to scaling your podiatry practice, increasing profits, and achieving better work-life balance.
