034 - Dr David Armstrong Having A Passion For The High Risk Foot

Dr David Armstrong is Professor of Surgery at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and Founder of Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA). He holds a Masters of Science in Tissue Repair and Wound Healing from the University of Wales College of Medicine, and a PhD from the University of Manchester College of Medicine. 

Dr Armstrong has produced more than 475 peer-reviewed research papers in dozens of scholarly medical journals as well as over 80 book chapters. He is co-Editor of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot, now in its third edition.

On this episode we discuss:

 - Being a second-generation podiatrist and this year his daughter has begun her podiatry training

- The defining moment that he fell in love with the high-risk foot.

- Treating patients in the absence of pain, both surgically and mechanically is something else. 

- Making career choices based on passion, not money

- Why podcasting is a great educational medium.

- People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care

What is it that we do as podiatrists?

Where helping people move through the world a little better, and that is a fantastic gift to give people. 

Final Tip

You need to remember that you’re in a great speciality and we change peoples lives and keep them moving. You can make a difference. 

If you have any questions about this podcast episode, please email me at [email protected], or you can connect with Dr David Armstrong via Linkedin.

Diabetic Foot Global Conference - DF CON (17-19 October 2019)

Dr David Armstrong's Blog - Diabeticfootonline.com 

One-On-One Coaching & Mentoring

If you currently own a podiatry business, the fastest and most efficient way to grow your business is with a one-on-one business coach or mentor, or small group coaching. Please email me at [email protected] and let's see where I can you.  

Subscribe To My Newsletter

If you'd like to be kept up to date with my EVENTS, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER. I promise not to spam you with daily emails telling you how great I am.

It's No Secret with Dr T. Podcast

If you're a fan of marketing and small business, please take a look at my other podcast; It's No Secret with Dr T.

Order My Book

It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry. In Australia, you can order directly from my website, but if you live overseas, I would suggest Amazon or the Book Depository. 

Podiatry Legends Facebook Page

I have set up a Podiatry Legends Facebook page, where I will be posting additional small business tips and information regarding podiatry events and conferences around the world. Check it out: Podiatry Legends Facebook Page. 

Subscribe To Podiatry Legends

If you enjoyed listening to this Podcast, please SUBSCRIBE and tell all your podiatry friends.

If you enjoy it a lot, it will put a HUGE smile on my face if you left a REVIEW on iTunes, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. 

If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy:

029: Joseph Frenkel Making Wound Care Exciting

It's No Secret with Dr T. EP 156: From Invisible to Influential