PODIATRIST: Types, Specialization and Salary

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

THE FOOT & ANKLE DOCTORS

By A.I.

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Podiatry offers a promising career with a balanced mix of specialization and income. By understanding the factors that influence salaries—such as location, experience, and practice type—a doctor can strategically enhance his/er earning potential. Staying informed about healthcare policies and market trends is crucial for maximizing income.

With an aging population and advancements in technology, the demand for podiatrists is expected to grow, making it a rewarding field both professionally and financially. Investing in specialized training and adapting to policy changes will help doctors remain competitive and successful in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a healthcare professional specialized in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the feet and ankles. Their responsibilities include performing surgeries, prescribing orthotics, and providing preventive care.

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What education is required to become a podiatrist?

To become a podiatrist, one must complete a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, which typically takes four years after earning a bachelor’s degree. Following this, a residency program lasting 2-3 years is required for practical training.

What factors influence the salary of a podiatrist?

Geographic location, level of experience, specialization, and type of practice significantly affect a podiatrist’s salary. Areas with a higher cost of living or demand for services usually offer higher salaries.

How does the salary of a podiatrist compare to other medical professions?

Podiatrists generally earn more than general practitioners but less than specialty surgeons. This disparity is due to differences in training length, specialization, and practice complexity among these professions.

Can the salary of a podiatrist increase over time?

Yes, a podiatrist’s salary can increase with additional experience, further specialization, and strategic practice location choices. Continuing education and staying updated on healthcare policies can also enhance earning potential.

What impact do healthcare policies have on podiatrist salaries?

Healthcare policies, including changes in insurance reimbursement rates and government health initiatives, can affect podiatrist salaries. Adapting to these policy shifts is crucial for maximizing earning potential in the field.

What are the future trends in podiatry salaries?

Future trends suggest potential salary growth due to increasing demand from an aging population, technological advancements, and geographic disparities in healthcare access. Keeping informed about these trends can help podiatrists plan their careers strategically.

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BIAS: In Podiatric Medicine

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

DOCTOR PODIATRIC MEDICINE

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Background: Survey research is common practice in podiatry literature and many other health-related fields. An important component of the reporting of survey results is the provision of sufficient information to permit readers to understand the validity and representativeness of the results presented. However, the quality of survey reporting measures in the body of podiatry literature has not been systematically reviewed.

Objective: To examine the reporting of response rates and nonresponse bias within survey research articles published in the podiatric literature in order to provide a foundation with regard to the development of appropriate research reporting standards within the profession.

Methods: This study reports on a secondary analysis of survey research published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Foot, and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 98 surveys published from 2000 to 2018 were reviewed and data abstracted regarding the report of response rates and non-response bias.

Results: 67 surveys (68.4%) report a response rate while only 36 articles (36.7%) mention non-response bias in any capacity.

Conclusions: The findings suggest that there is room for improvement in the quality of reporting response rates and nonresponse in the body of podiatric literature involving survey research. Both nonresponse and response rate should be reported to assess survey quality. This is particularly problematic for studies that contribute to best practices.

READ: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31216499/

Keywords: Bias; Health; Research; Response rate; Survey.

READ: https://podiatrym.com/pdf/2017/9/Shapiro917web.pdf

READ: https://www.apma.org/apmamain/document-server/?cfp=/apmamain/assets/file/public/about/code-of-ethics.pdf

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ABOUT: e-Podiatry Consent Forms™

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBBS DPM FACFAS MBA MEd

CUSTOMIZABLE CMS & AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY STYLED PROTOCOLS, CHECKLISTS AND TEMPLATES 

… Specifically for Podiatrists …    

e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ is an innovative new suite of software programs from the Institute of Medical Business Advisors [iMBA, Inc]. Our products solve your informed consent problems and enhance the education, discussion and documentation of the informed consent process for all podiatrists performing foot, ankle and leg reconstructive surgical procedures.

THE PROBLEM

All podiatrists are being pressured by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS], the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], liability carriers and private insurance payers to make their consent process more patient-friendly, informed and easily understood. And, the pressure to standardize and comply is great.

Most recently, based on the need to make healthcare even safer, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) undertook a major study to identify patient safety issues and develop recommendations for “best practices”.

The AHRQ Evidence Report

The AHRQ report identified the challenge of addressing shortcomings such as missed, incomplete or not fully comprehended informed consent, as a significant patient safety issue and opportunity for improvement.

The authors of the AHRQ report hypothesized that better informed patients:

“are less likely to experience errors by acting as another layer of protection.”

And, the AHRQ study ranked a “more interactive informed consent process” among the top 11 practices supporting more widespread implementation; especially for surgical consent forms.

THE SOLUTION

Why Us: https://epodiatryconsentforms.com/why-us/

One answer to the modern risk-management problem of “informed consent interactivity” may be e-Podiatry Consent Forms™  We license two core interactive surgical products, and a reference library, with related concepts and products in development:

  • Forefoot, Mid-Foot and Simple Rear-Foot Version
  • Complex Rear-Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Version
  • Comprehensive content library for extreme customization.

Each e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ CD-ROM [secure email delivery is now available] is increasingly trusted as the simple solution to standardized communications across the entire office-enterprise; from managing-risk, informing-patients and complying with modern regulatory requirements through enhanced patient-centric informed consent encounters.

Thus, by improving the consistency, details, documentation and effectiveness of the informed consent process, e-Podiatry Consent Forms™ equips all podiatric surgeons with the tools needed to augment quality standards, reduce litigation potential and improve patient outcomes and safety.

http://www.ePodiatryConsentForms.com

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