Podiatry

Patient communication built for podiatry practices.

Diabetic foot care, orthotics, bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis.An older patient demographic that does not write many reviews.ExperClinic gets a request to every patient,so the few who do leave one carry more weight.

Orthotic fitting complete for Robert. Review request scheduled for 8pm.
2:14pm
Reminder sent to Linda for tomorrow's 10am diabetic foot exam.
3:01pm
Reactivation sent to James. Last visit was 7 months ago.
6:30am
New 5-star Google review from Robert: "Best orthotics I have ever had."
9:42pm

ExperClinic is a patient communication platform for podiatry practices. After every visit, patients get an SMS with two options: leave a Google review or send private feedback. The same platform sends 24 and 48 hour appointment reminders, runs a 180-day reactivation window for diabetic foot care and orthotic follow-up, and supports multi-podiatrist credential attribution.

What it does

What podiatry practices use ExperClinic for

Three jobs across diabetic care, orthotic patients, and surgical cases.

1

Reviews from a low-volume reviewer demographic

Podiatry patients skew older and leave fewer Google reviews than most specialty patient populations. The competitive edge is making the ask consistent so the few who do respond add up. ExperClinic sends a review request after every completed appointment, automatically. Every patient sees the same two options: a public Google review or private feedback.

2

Reminders for routine and surgical visits

Diabetic foot exams, orthotic fittings, bunion consultations, and post-op follow-ups all get two SMS reminders: 48 hours and 24 hours before. Default-on for podiatry. Patients can confirm or reschedule from the SMS thread.

3

180-day diabetic and orthotic recall

Diabetic patients should be seen at least every six months. Orthotic users return for adjustments, refits, and replacements. ExperClinic checks every day for patients past their 180-day window and sends a customizable SMS to bring them back.

The problem

Why podiatry practices struggle with reviews and recall

Three problems specific to a foot-and-ankle practice.

Demographic

Older patients leave fewer Google reviews.

Podiatry patients are older on average than most specialties. The base rate of "patient leaves a Google review" is lower than for, say, cosmetic dentistry or aesthetics. Volume only grows if every patient gets the ask.

Diabetic gaps

Six-month diabetic foot exams quietly slip.

Skip a six-month diabetic foot check and the patient may not notice until the foot does. The recall depends on the front desk remembering, which is the kind of work that quietly stops happening when the schedule fills up.

Orthotic drift

Custom orthotic users return on a long, fuzzy cycle.

Orthotics last 18 to 24 months for most patients, longer for some. There is no fixed recall date, so patients drift back when their feet hurt again, often after going to a competitor for a refit. Reactivation captures them before that point.

How it helps

How does ExperClinic help podiatry practices?

Five capabilities, all included on every plan.

Automated review requests

Sent at the optimal time of day in your local timezone after every completed appointment. Personalized with the patient's first name and their podiatrist's name. Two equally-presented options: Google review or private feedback. The patient chooses.

48-hour and 24-hour reminders

Two reminders per appointment. Default on for podiatry. Each respects practice hours and patient opt-outs. Patients can confirm or reschedule from the SMS thread.

180-day recall for diabetic and orthotic patients

ExperClinic checks every day for patients past their 180-day window and sends a customizable message. Cadence is configurable per practice. Some clinics shorten to 90 days for new diabetic patients and lengthen to 365 for stable orthotic users.

Two-way SMS for patient questions

Patients reply with practical questions: "Should the orthotic still feel uncomfortable?" "Can I drive home after the procedure?" "Did my custom pair come in?" Replies land in a threaded conversation in your dashboard.

Multi-podiatrist support

Add associates and chiropodists. Each gets their own credential format (Dr. / DPM, or DCh for Canadian-trained chiropodists). Reviews and feedback are attributed to the right practitioner.

84%
of patients check online reviews before booking a healthcare provider.
38%
no-show reduction is the published benchmark for SMS appointment reminders.
$150–200
average revenue lost per missed appointment.
FAQ

Common questions from podiatry practices

My patients are older and rarely use SMS. Will this work?
Many will use SMS even if they do not initiate texts. Patients who never send a text still receive and read them, especially appointment-related ones from healthcare providers. The review request links to a single one-tap option to leave a Google review or send private feedback. Patients who genuinely cannot use SMS are not your review-volume problem; the patients who would respond but never get asked are.
How does the 180-day recall work for diabetic patients?
Diabetic patients are typically scheduled for a 6-month follow-up at their initial visit. ExperClinic checks every day for patients past their 180-day window and sends a customizable SMS if a follow-up has not been booked. The window is configurable per practice; some clinics shorten it to 90 days for newly diagnosed diabetic patients and keep it at 180 for stable ones.
What about orthotic patients on long, fuzzy cycles?
Orthotics last roughly 18 to 24 months for most users. The practical approach is to set the per-practice recall window to match your average orthotic lifespan and let ExperClinic check daily for patients past their window. The reactivation message can mention "time for an orthotic check" without naming the specific orthotic, so patients with multiple pairs all get the same nudge.
I have associate podiatrists and chiropodists. Are they all supported?
Yes. Each practitioner is added as a separate record with their own credentials. The defaults for podiatry are Dr. / DPM for U.S.-trained podiatrists and DCh for Canadian-trained chiropodists. The review request SMS names the practitioner the patient saw. Reviews land on your single Google Business Profile, but the SMS, the feedback record, and the audit log all attribute the visit correctly.
What if a diabetic patient is in for a wound check that is sensitive?
ExperClinic supports a discreet SMS template as a per-practice setting. The discreet template does not name the doctor and does not reference the visit type. Standard template is the default for podiatry; flip the setting if your patient mix calls for it. Per-practice, not per-visit.
What happens when a patient texts STOP?
STOP scopes to your practice. The patient is flagged as opted out and no further automated SMS is sent. The record stays in your list, just marked. Inbound STOP, START, and HELP are handled per TCPA convention.
Is patient data secure?
Yes. ExperClinic is PIPEDA compliant and built for Canadian healthcare requirements. We store patient names and phone numbers only, never clinical content. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Optional BAA signing is available for US providers under HIPAA.
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