Don Pelto, DPM - Podiatry Practice Mastery

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Don Pelto, DPM - Podiatry Practice MasteryApr 16, 2025

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Exploring PRP, Ultrasound, and Office-Based Anesthesia with Dr. Stu

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, Dr. Don Pelto welcomes Dr. Stu, a retired anesthesiologist with years of experience in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Dr. Stu shares his journey from hospital anesthesia to running a successful interventional pain practice focused on PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for joints, facial rejuvenation, and more. Now, he’s exploring the potential of integrating PRP for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy within a podiatry practice.

Together, Dr. Pelto and Dr. Stu discuss:

• The benefits of ultrasound-guided injections vs. fluoroscopy.

• How shockwave therapy and PRP could offer a synergistic effect for chronic foot pain.

• The challenges and logistics of in-office PRP treatments.

• Educating patients on regenerative medicine with the “Your Own Stuff” approach.

• The shift toward office-based anesthesia for minimally invasive surgeries.

• The importance of visiting other practices to learn new techniques and improve efficiency.

If you’re a healthcare professional interested in learning how to enhance your practice with cutting-edge treatments or if you’re curious about how other specialties approach regenerative medicine, this episode is packed with insights.

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Episode Highlights:

1. Introduction (0:00 – 2:00)

• Dr. Pelto introduces Dr. Stu, an anesthesiologist transitioning to PRP for foot conditions.

• Overview of Dr. Stu’s experience in hospital anesthesia and independent pain practice.

2. Transition to Regenerative Medicine (2:01 – 7:00)

• Dr. Stu explains how he moved from cortisone injections to PRP therapy.

• Benefits of using PRP — “It’s your own stuff” — and how patients respond.

• The impact of personal experience with PRP in building patient trust.

3. Logistics of PRP Treatments (7:01 – 12:00)

• Challenges of in-office blood draws, spinning, and injections.

• Balancing insurance-covered cortisone treatments vs. cash-pay PRP.

• How to educate patients on treatment options using the “30-30-30” approach.

4. Office Visit Insights (12:01 – 17:00)

• Dr. Stu reflects on his visit to Dr. Pelto’s practice.

• The value of observing a well-run office with advanced technology, scribes, and shockwave therapy.

• Why visiting other practices is worth the investment.

5. Scribes and Efficiency (17:01 – 20:00)

• How virtual scribes improve efficiency by handling more than just note-taking.

• Leveraging technology to streamline patient care and documentation.

6. Office-Based Anesthesia for Surgery (20:01 – 26:00)

• Trends in minimally invasive foot surgery and mobile anesthesia units.

• Advantages of shorter, in-office procedures vs. hospital surgeries.

• How office-based anesthesia improves time management and profitability.

7. Final Takeaways (26:01 – End)

• Starting simple and scaling up with in-office procedures.

• The importance of specialization within a subspecialty.

• Dr. Pelto invites listeners to visit his practice for hands-on learning.

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Call to Action:

Interested in learning how to improve your podiatry or medical practice with innovative treatments? Visit Dr. Don Pelto at his office and see the technology, workflows, and patient interactions in action. To set up a visit, contact Dr. Pelto at PodiatryPracticeMastery.com.

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Boost Your Content Game: How to Effortlessly Create Podcasts, Blogs, and Emails

Struggling to write podcast descriptions, blogs, or newsletters? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share a game-changing tip that’s made content creation much easier for me. Discover how I use my iPhone’s recording app to create instant transcriptions, then leverage ChatGPT to generate podcast summaries, blog posts, and email campaigns — all in minutes.

I also talk about the pros and cons of using AI tools versus human editing, why some submissions get flagged for plagiarism even if they’re your own words, and how platforms like Grammarly and Hemingway can polish your writing.

If you’re looking for a faster way to produce high-quality content for your practice or personal brand, this episode is packed with practical advice.

Listen now, and don’t forget to share it with a friend!

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