Dr. Joel Foster is a highly respected podiatrist and double board-certified surgeon based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Whether he’s treating sports injuries, addressing chronic conditions like diabetic foot care, or performing advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Foster is passionate about delivering personalized care that gets his patients back on their feet—literally!

Today, we’ll talk about his journey, his approach to patient care, and why he’s chosen to go the “Direct Care” route. We’ll also be joined by one of Foster’s very own, John Spare, who works with Dr. Foster on his marketing, website, and SEO. Let’s dive in!

0:00 Preview - Get Well, Not Bogged Down

1:23 Introduction

2:51 Joel’s Origin Story

3:43 The Insurance Problem

8:22 The Direct Care Solution

12:28 How We Were Conditioned

13:36 A Real World Example

16:10 Educating the People

18:54 The Value of Marketing

23:17 Get Well, Not Bogged Down

25:34 Social Proof Changes Minds

27:48 Starting Direct Care is Hard

30:34 People Like Direct Care

33:23 Work With Those Who Get It

43:00 Wrap Up

Dr. Foster has developed a practice that puts patient care at the forefront of its operations. From custom orthotics to foot surgery, you get the medical treatment that is right for you, not your insurance. He’s able to provide this level of quality care through a direct pay structure instead of working with insurance companies. Long-term, this saves you money and allows for a more prosperous medical industry designed around the people and not the corporations.

- Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing
- Dr. Joel Foster of Joel D Foster DPM PC

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