Comments on: Professional Profile: John Codwell III, DPM [Podiatric Medicine] http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/ A nonprofit educational organization Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:52 -0500 hourly 1 By: Jerome Richardson http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-6842 Jerome Richardson Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:38 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-6842 This comment is way overdue! John E Codwell, III, DPM is one of the most professional people that I have ever met. His bedside manor is impeccable and is one of a hand-full of medical professionals that really care about the community in which he practices as evidenced by his volunteer work at senior citizen facilities in and around Houston. Yes, those seniors that are not very mobile, DOC volunteers his time to go to them. After having invested more than 15 years as a medical sales professional, I understand the importance of building some quality professional relationships. It is a mutual respect that is developed through the exchange of information that help each of you as professionals to reach your goals especially in uncovering or developing better treatments for your patients. When you couple that cutting edge "out-of-the-box" type of thought process with professional skills that are ranked among the best in your business, well... This attitude is reflected by his family and staff! Dr Codwell has been recognized by various organizations throughout the Houston Metro for his community involvement. To say the least, Dr Codwell is currently my Podiatrist! He had earned the right to be my Podiatrist before I ever made that 1st appointment. He is good at what he does and he genuinely cares about his patients. That is the type of guy that he is! "People generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care?" Keep up the good work DOC! - JEROME This comment is way overdue! John E Codwell, III, DPM is one of the most professional people that I have ever met. His bedside manor is impeccable and is one of a hand-full of medical professionals that really care about the community in which he practices as evidenced by his volunteer work at senior citizen facilities in and around Houston. Yes, those seniors that are not very mobile, DOC volunteers his time to go to them.

After having invested more than 15 years as a medical sales professional, I understand the importance of building some quality professional relationships. It is a mutual respect that is developed through the exchange of information that help each of you as professionals to reach your goals especially in uncovering or developing better treatments for your patients. When you couple that cutting edge “out-of-the-box” type of thought process with professional skills that are ranked among the best in your business, well… This attitude is reflected by his family and staff! Dr Codwell has been recognized by various organizations throughout the Houston Metro for his community involvement.

To say the least, Dr Codwell is currently my Podiatrist! He had earned the right to be my Podiatrist before I ever made that 1st appointment. He is good at what he does and he genuinely cares about his patients. That is the type of guy that he is! “People generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care?”

Keep up the good work DOC! – JEROME

]]> By: Student http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5850 Student Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:58:08 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5850 I shadow Dr. Codwell and I must say, he is skilled in what he does. I don't know anyone that is more dedicated in their craft than he is. His humility, and desire to TEACH students (like me) as well as his many accomplishments throughout life have pushed me to become a better person not just for myself and my family's benefit but for the community in which I serve. Everyday I witness the growth in his practice and I hear only positive comments from his patients about the quality of patient care provided by Dr. Codwell. I have been on the other side of healthcare (just as many of you have) as a patient and have wondered "why do i feel rushed in an out and why do I feel like this doctor has no clue or care about how i feel." in contrast and frim first-hand experience,when you walk into The Family Foot Center, The energies of warmth and compassion TOP DOWN (from Dr. Codwell, to the medical assistants, the receptionist, and volunteers) radiate. ...and in response to quite a few of the posts, YOUR FAILURE (to try harder, to try again, to see every obstacle as a strength builder to make you a better person, to see the person in the mirror who has a lot of personal growth and development to go through before a promotion in life is presented), HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH SOMEONE ELSE'S SUCCESS (life principle, learn it). How many successful pessimistic and/or cynical people do you know (rhetorical question)? With that question I would like to point out that the direction of your sail is visible (to yourself and whoever you come in contact with) just by the words you speak. It is possible to change to direction of your sail (and in consequence, change the course of life's future events) by changing the words you speak. May everyone have success in ANY field they choose. I shadow Dr. Codwell and I must say, he is skilled in what he does. I don’t know anyone that is more dedicated in their craft than he is. His humility, and desire to TEACH students (like me) as well as his many accomplishments throughout life have pushed me to become a better person not just for myself and my family’s benefit but for the community in which I serve. Everyday I witness the growth in his practice and I hear only positive comments from his patients about the quality of patient care provided by Dr. Codwell. I have been on the other side of healthcare (just as many of you have) as a patient and have wondered “why do i feel rushed in an out and why do I feel like this doctor has no clue or care about how i feel.” in contrast and frim first-hand experience,when you walk into The Family Foot Center, The energies of warmth and compassion TOP DOWN (from Dr. Codwell, to the medical assistants, the receptionist, and volunteers) radiate.

…and in response to quite a few of the posts, YOUR FAILURE (to try harder, to try again, to see every obstacle as a strength builder to make you a better person, to see the person in the mirror who has a lot of personal growth and development to go through before a promotion in life is presented), HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS (life principle, learn it).

How many successful pessimistic and/or cynical people do you know (rhetorical question)? With that question I would like to point out that the direction of your sail is visible (to yourself and whoever you come in contact with) just by the words you speak. It is possible to change to direction of your sail (and in consequence, change the course of life’s future events) by changing the words you speak.

May everyone have success in ANY field they choose.

]]> By: Ben Rokhsar http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5849 Ben Rokhsar Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:50:18 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5849 Another example how dpm`s abuse their own kind, I was a 2 yr resident in a hospital in Brooklyn NY my residency director was a big wheel in the politics of podiatry. The 1st yr I "rotated" in his office as practice management 3 times a week cutting nails, ultrasound txs etc while doing " slave " labor not being taught billing or practice management. He must made at least $100,000 from may "labor" with the promise to hire me when over. In the 2nd yr there were limited foot cases so he told me to follow the general surgeon doing abdominal, cardiac, colo rectal surgeries but were are the foot cases. I wanted to rotate in another hospitals but no In the end he would hire me at very low per deium payHe then threw me out. I was used and abused AVOID podiatry Another example how dpm`s abuse their own kind, I was a 2 yr resident in a hospital in Brooklyn NY my residency director was a big wheel in the politics of podiatry. The 1st yr I “rotated” in his office as practice management 3 times a week cutting nails, ultrasound txs etc while doing ” slave ” labor not being taught billing or practice management. He must made at least $100,000 from may “labor” with the promise to hire me when over. In the 2nd yr there were limited foot cases so he told me to follow the general surgeon doing abdominal, cardiac, colo rectal surgeries but were are the foot cases. I wanted to rotate in another hospitals but no In the end he would hire me at very low per deium payHe then threw me out. I was used and abused AVOID podiatry

]]> By: Anomymous http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5848 Anomymous Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:32:38 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5848 Many insurance panels are closed to podiatrists and since many are have 1, 2,3 years of residency in really is inconsistent in what you are getting. There was a 20/20 TV on podiatry in 1995 also regarding podiatry and its education. Open up a back of a med journal and see lists of jobs for MDs and then see the pod positions-for tons of debt and a lack luster job prospects, there are other occupations available in the health care field. Opinion only. Many insurance panels are closed to podiatrists and since many are have 1, 2,3 years of residency in really is inconsistent in what you are getting. There was a 20/20 TV on podiatry in 1995 also regarding podiatry and its education. Open up a back of a med journal and see lists of jobs for MDs and then see the pod positions-for tons of debt and a lack luster job prospects, there are other occupations available in the health care field. Opinion only.

]]> By: Ben Rokhsar http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5847 Ben Rokhsar Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:09:56 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5847 The enemies in podiatry are in the campgrounds. Avoid podiatry you will spend alot of time and money to a losing cause! remember dateline 1992 edition on podiatry? The enemies in podiatry are in the campgrounds. Avoid podiatry you will spend alot of time and money to a losing cause! remember dateline 1992 edition on podiatry?

]]> By: ben rokhsar dpm http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5846 ben rokhsar dpm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:40:08 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-5846 podiatry: I would have taken an alternative route to AVOID podiatry. In the 70`s & 80`s Podiatry was great!but in the 90`s things changed the medmal premimiums increased by a 5 fold! re-embursements from 3`d party insurances and HMO`s decreased by 80%. In school and residency to encounter sadistic clinicians and attendants. After graduating to find a job, and to work for a " podiatrist " I have heard horror stories! podiatrists not all are have warped personalties egotistic nothings. A friend of mine went to jail working with a podiatry group in NY. Go buy a practice the podiatrist wants 3-400,000 dollars for what good will? many insurance panels are closed to dpm`s How are you to make a living? Watch out at help want adds for dpm`s don`t get ripped off. Finally why spend the money & time when you can be a MD or DO instead of a dpm. I spoke to a # of dpm`s down south and west all complain the manage care pays little they need numbers ! to survive. Quit before you start PODIATRY! it is a loser profession podiatry: I would have taken an alternative route to AVOID podiatry. In the 70`s & 80`s Podiatry was great!but in the 90`s things changed the medmal premimiums increased by a 5 fold! re-embursements from 3`d party insurances and HMO`s decreased by 80%. In school and residency to encounter sadistic clinicians and attendants. After graduating to find a job, and to work for a ” podiatrist ” I have heard horror stories! podiatrists not all are have warped personalties egotistic nothings. A friend of mine went to jail working with a podiatry group in NY. Go buy a practice the podiatrist wants 3-400,000 dollars for what good will? many insurance panels are closed to dpm`s How are you to make a living? Watch out at help want adds for dpm`s don`t get ripped off. Finally why spend the money & time when you can be a MD or DO instead of a dpm. I spoke to a # of dpm`s down south and west all complain the manage care pays little they need numbers ! to survive. Quit before you start PODIATRY! it is a loser profession

]]> By: frank http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1245 frank Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:24:07 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1245 I have been a practicing podiatrist for 17+ years and have truly enjoyed each year. I practice both podiatric medicine and surgery and refer to local orthopedists all the time. They are a great asset to my practice and vice versa. The bottom line is providing the "best care" for that particular patient. There are some patients who are just more comfortable with an orthopedist and some which are more comfortable with a podiatrist. When it comes to surgery I always recommend a second opinion and will recommend either a "Board Certified" podiatrist or "Foot and Ankle" fellow orthopedist. Having (3) foot and ankle fellows in my area helps because we all work together to give the patient the best quality care. And I am still a very busy surgical podiatrist. Lastly, Podiatry is a very lucrative and rewarding profession. I have been a practicing podiatrist for 17+ years and have truly enjoyed each year. I practice both podiatric medicine and surgery and refer to local orthopedists all the time. They are a great asset to my practice and vice versa. The bottom line is providing the “best care” for that particular patient. There are some patients who are just more comfortable with an orthopedist and some which are more comfortable with a podiatrist. When it comes to surgery I always recommend a second opinion and will recommend either a “Board Certified” podiatrist or “Foot and Ankle” fellow orthopedist. Having (3) foot and ankle fellows in my area helps because we all work together to give the patient the best quality care. And I am still a very busy surgical podiatrist. Lastly, Podiatry is a very lucrative and rewarding profession.

]]> By: anonymous http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1244 anonymous Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:11:32 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1244 Podiatry was featured in Forbes list of America's top 25 paying jobs and the mean salary listed was $118,500. I think that is a more reputable source than a website written by a disgruntled person who probably failed out of podiatry school. The podiatry bytes website does not even appear to have been updated for years. Podiatry was featured in Forbes list of America’s top 25 paying jobs and the mean salary listed was $118,500. I think that is a more reputable source than a website written by a disgruntled person who probably failed out of podiatry school. The podiatry bytes website does not even appear to have been updated for years.

]]> By: Anonymous http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1243 Anonymous Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:25:06 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1243 You guys might want to google 'podiatry bytes' for a different point of view. You guys might want to google ‘podiatry bytes’ for a different point of view.

]]> By: Jo http://studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1242 Jo Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:58:23 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/02/06/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#comment-1242 What is the average income of a podiatric doctor? What is the average income of a podiatric doctor?

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