Pod Patrol: Podiatry Podcast

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Listen to Pod Patrol, where we dive into the fascinating world of Podiatry alongside guests from various medical disciplines. Join us as we uncover intriguing patient cases, discuss cutting-edge techniques, and explore the latest advancements in Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and more. Host Dr. Jeffrey Dikis provides expert analysis, entertainment, and captivating storytelling. With a wealth of clinical experience, we dissect complex medical scenarios, sharing our insights and perspectives garnered from years of practice.
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S3.E36 - Pioneering Podiatry in Puerto Rico with Dr. Joaquin Balaguer, DPM
Episode 36
Sunday, 13 September, 2026

This Episode is Brought To You By: www.PodiatryGrowth.com/PodPatrolDr. Joaquin “JB” Balaguer shares the story of pioneering podiatry in Puerto Rico. After playing basketball at Duquesne University, attending podiatry school in Ohio, and training at Stanford’s Podiatry Residency program, JB returned home in 1993 and built a successful private practice from the ground up. He explains how he helped expand podiatry’s access to major health plans and hospitals, challenged outdated stereotypes, and advocated for greater recognition of podiatric medicine across the island.JB and Dr. Jeff Dikis also discuss practicing medicine in Puerto Rico, recruiting physicians, relationships between podiatry and orthopedics, and the future of minimally invasive surgery. From healthcare policy and professional advocacy to surgical innovation and life in Puerto Rico, this episode offers an insightful look at how one podiatrist helped build and advance the specialty in a unique medical landscape.