How much do Podiatrists really make?

[Intel1122]

Hi all I am just wondering.. how much do podiatrists really make? I read a lot that in say NY (where I live), Podiatrists usually start off with 110 k and go up to about 140k... Is that really true?
Is it common to make over 180k as a Podiatrist? Also, are Podiatry surgeons in demand.. I know Orthopedists could do Foot fellowships and literally steal the practice of podiatry surgeons. ....
Is it hard to do surgery as a Podiatrist?
So are they making decent money?
Thanks.

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[DocBlin]

As in any specialty there are a few that take home millions in salary, a few more in the $300 to $500K range, and the majority in the <$200K range. As for Orthopedic fellowship train Foot & Ankle surgeons they desire ONLY surgical cases not the run of the mill daily podiatric case load..

 

[Intel1122]

As in any specialty there are a few that take home millions in salary, a few more in the $300 to $500K range, and the majority in the <$200K range. As for Orthopedic fellowship train Foot & Ankle surgeons they desire ONLY surgical cases not the run of the mill daily podiatric case load..

Even in Podiatry? You are referring to podiatrists.... Like in NY,NJ, CT?.... I just read they are around 110k... For DPMs. Am I wrong?

 

[SLCpod]

Even in Podiatry? You are referring to podiatrists.... Like in NY,NJ, CT?.... I just read they are around 110k... For DPMs. Am I wrong?

This is a PRE pod forum so you are not going to get the best information here (I am not disagreeing with what has been stated above). Sure we all have an idea of what we will be making but that is because we have done our own research and talked to podiatrists in the the areas we want to practice. I am sure that if you make some calls to the state podiatry association or even local podiatrists and ask questions about their lifestyle and potential earnings they will have more information.

Podiatrist are the specialists of the foot. We are trained as surgeons for 4 years of school and 3 years of residency. There are some who will choose a more non-surgical route in practice but surgery is involved with the most common procedures in our field. Are podiatrists better than orthos? Depends. There are some good othos and some bad ones just as there are good podiatrists and bad ones. If I am a patient I am going to the doctor that has a reputation and has the correct training pertaining to my problem.

 

[Intel1122]

This is a PRE pod forum so you are not going to get the best information here (I am not disagreeing with what has been stated above). Sure we all have an idea of what we will be making but that is because we have done our own research and talked to podiatrists in the the areas we want to practice. I am sure that if you make some calls to the state podiatry association or even local podiatrists and ask questions about their lifestyle and potential earnings they will have more information.

Podiatrist are the specialists of the foot. We are trained as surgeons for 4 years of school and 3 years of residency. There are some who will choose a more non-surgical route in practice but surgery is involved with the most common procedures in our field. Are podiatrists better than orthos? Depends. There are some good othos and some bad ones just as there are good podiatrists and bad ones. If I am a patient I am going to the doctor that has a reputation and has the correct training pertaining to my problem.

Thanks... but honestly since you are a Pod student I just see a lot of 110k info. Wat u think.

 

[jellybean2020]

You'll make a comfortable living. The figures you quoted are reasonable guesses, if a little on the low side. I've heard of podiatrists making anywhere from mid 100k's to high 200k's. Depends on your location, setting, skills, and work ethic. Find a podiatrist in your area and shadow him/her.

 

[Intel1122]

You'll make a comfortable living. The figures you quoted are reasonable guesses, if a little on the low side. I've heard of podiatrists making anywhere from mid 100k's to high 200k's. Depends on your location, setting, skills, and work ethic. Find a podiatrist in your area and shadow him/her.

Thanks for your response... I hope i do not sound selfish/greedy... But if I may ask, .... How much do podiatrists make vs family docs, pediatricians, rehab specialists etc....

 

[SandersCalc]

Thanks for your response... I hope i do not sound selfish/greedy... But if I may ask, .... How much do podiatrists make vs family docs, pediatricians, rehab specialists etc....

Judging by your posts in pod boards and others, it sounds like you need to do some research and/or shadowing. While these are important things to take into consideration, asking vague and general questions shouldn't be your guide, especially considering we all carry at least some bias. Looking through your posts, it seems as though you're worried about your chances in medicine and trying to settle for any profession that will take you and pay well.

 

[Intel1122]

Judging by your posts in pod boards and others, it sounds like you need to do some research and/or shadowing. While these are important things to take into consideration, asking vague and general questions shouldn't be your guide, especially considering we all carry at least some bias. Looking through your posts, it seems as though you're worried about your chances in medicine and trying to settle for any profession that will take you and pay well.

Ok. By the way, you have not answered my question. You gave me your own advice. I am not looking for counseling, I am looking for a somewhat accurate answer to my question. I think I am able to do research by myself, but I still reserve the right to ask questions.

Either you answer my question properly or do not answer it.
K thanks.

 

[Intel1122]

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[longhornpanda]

You can find information regarding salary of most professions in your region on Salary.com

 

[AzAg]

Ok. By the way, you have not answered my question. You gave me your own advice. I am not looking for counseling, I am looking for a somewhat accurate answer to my question. I think I am able to do research by myself, but I still reserve the right to ask questions.

Either you answer my question properly or do not answer it.
K thanks.

Lol this response is definitely going to get you answers.
Your research is probably accurate and you shouldn't waste your time pursuing podiatry.

 

[Intel1122]

Lol this response is definitely going to get you answers.
Your research is probably accurate and you shouldn't waste your time pursuing podiatry.

Accurate that podiatry makes like 110k?... And doesn't make as much as DOs/MDs?

 

[AzAg]

Accurate that podiatry makes like 110k?... And doesn't make as much as DOs/MDs?

I was being sarcastic. If making a lot of money is your only goal don't pursue medicine.

 

[jellybean2020]

Thanks for your response... I hope i do not sound selfish/greedy... But if I may ask, .... How much do podiatrists make vs family docs, pediatricians, rehab specialists etc....

Not selfish or greedy. But more like not very tactful and kinda lazy. You're asking people to do your research for you. You also seem extremely dead set on this "110k" figure. You keep bringing it up and disregarding anything else. I have no idea what the deal is with that.

In the end, measuring your dick size by your income is no way to live, nor to choose a career. I'll throw you a bone though because I remember when I was an anxious premed. Yes podiatry is probably the lowest paying "surgical" specialty in medicine. The other surgical specialists such as general surgery, orthopedic, vascular, plastics will all make more. In my opinion podiatry is more in line salary-wise with the non-surgical specialties (Family med, Internal, peds, psych). And there are many primary care doctors who are content and live comfortably. Good enough for me.

 

[SLCpod]

Accurate that podiatry makes like 110k?... And doesn't make as much as DOs/MDs?

I am sure that if you make some calls to the state podiatry association or even local podiatrists and ask questions about their lifestyle and potential earnings they will have more information. Am I being repetitive? Yes.

You have received a lot of good advice about where to go to learn more about earnings but I hope you understand that you also need to look at what kind of lifestyle each specialty has. Many physicians do not measure their success by the money they make but rather how well rounded their life is. When shadowing and getting to know different physicians you will become aware of what specialty will be best for you. Whether it fits like a glove or fits like a shoe (pun intended) you'll get a good feel for what you want to do.

There are physicians that think about money money money and others that focus on patients.

 

[SandersCalc]

Accurate that podiatry makes like 110k?... And doesn't make as much as DOs/MDs?

The dollar amount you seem fixed on aside, DO/MD is a huge generalization. Do you mean ortho surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle? Or family docs? It seems you're trying to decide between pod school and a carribean med degree. There are absolutely pods who make $110k and below. There are also pods who make well beyond that and buy into multispecialty clinics and the like, and make well above it. I'm trying to figure out how to word this so it doesn't sound too harsh, but you seem to be asking what you can make by being average or below average. I'd suggest reevaluating your reasons for pursuing medicine and discovering what specialty you can be passionate about.

 

[slimjim27]

Accurate that podiatry makes like 110k?... And doesn't make as much as DOs/MDs?

Intel- Here is the income discussion on the Pod Physicians and Residents forum. You will get more information from this than in the Pre-Pod forum because most of these people are either in the field or close to it. Don't solely pay attention to income sites that require DPM's to fill out a survey because not all Pod's (especially those with a busy practice) will take the time to do the surveys. There is also more to income than just salary in any medical field.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/my-comments-regarding-dpm-income.635198/

 

[Intel1122]

Not selfish or greedy. But more like not very tactful and kinda lazy. You're asking people to do your research for you. You also seem extremely dead set on this "110k" figure. You keep bringing it up and disregarding anything else. I have no idea what the deal is with that.

In the end, measuring your dick size by your income is no way to live, nor to choose a career. I'll throw you a bone though because I remember when I was an anxious premed. Yes podiatry is probably the lowest paying "surgical" specialty in medicine. The other surgical specialists such as general surgery, orthopedic, vascular, plastics will all make more. In my opinion podiatry is more in line salary-wise with the non-surgical specialties (Family med, Internal, peds, psych). And there are many primary care doctors who are content and live comfortably. Good enough for me.

A lot of generalizes on your part. Extremely condescending and nasty. By the way you are reported. I stopped at "measuring your dick size." Next time learn to make appropriate suggestions instead of nasty comments.

 

[Intel1122]

I was being sarcastic. If making a lot of money is your only goal don't pursue medicine.

I concur. But you are generalizing that I only want to make money. Sure it comes across that way, but only ignorant people assume things that "come across that way" are true. Not true. I do not have to "buy you over." But ok.

 

[Intel1122]

Intel- Here is the income discussion on the Pod Physicians and Residents forum. You will get more information from this than in the Pre-Pod forum because most of these people are either in the field or close to it. Don't solely pay attention to income sites that require DPM's to fill out a survey because not all Pod's (especially those with a busy practice) will take the time to do the surveys. There is also more to income than just salary in any medical field.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/my-comments-regarding-dpm-income.635198/

Thanks lol. Much better than that "jam jam" guy's response.

 

[Intel1122]

The dollar amount you seem fixed on aside, DO/MD is a huge generalization. Do you mean ortho surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle? Or family docs? It seems you're trying to decide between pod school and a carribean med degree. There are absolutely pods who make $110k and below. There are also pods who make well beyond that and buy into multispecialty clinics and the like, and make well above it. I'm trying to figure out how to word this so it doesn't sound too harsh, but you seem to be asking what you can make by being average or below average. I'd suggest reevaluating your reasons for pursuing medicine and discovering what specialty you can be passionate about.

Right... I am passionate about certain fields.. Just need to determine what I should do. Thanks for not being harsh, I appreciate it .

 

[diabeticfootdr]

If you are fixated on the amount of money you'll make as a doctor, you're in for a disappointment.

Chew on this: The Deceptive Earnings of Doctors

 

[Aaron Jay Lev]

I'm often surprised how little Podiatrists and Doctors make in general. It's becoming increasingly difficult to work with the insurance companies and patients assume they are entitled to services without the ability to pay.

I would consider conducting clinical trials. Pharmaceutical companies are desperate to work with podiatrists and can make a significant difference in your monthly income and practice reputation.

Full Disclosure: I work for Clinical Trials Fellowship which trains Podiatrists on how to conduct successful clinical trials.

 

[Packers4lifeDPM]

Some can make <100k and I know of some that make more than 1 million a year. Varies depending on your practice, location, etc.