Podiatrist in Chandler Encourages Patient Interaction With New Blog

Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler podiatrist, has recently launched his practice blog in order to improve the level of interaction he can provide his patients.

2013-04-25

CHANDLER, AZ, April 25, 2013 (Press-News.org) Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler, AZ podiatrist, has announced the recent launch of his practice blog. The informative blog was created in order to improve patient education and communication between the patient and office. The blog's url is http://www.familyfootdoctors-blog.org/index.php/blog. Patients that already "like" the practice on Facebook will automatically get the blog on their Facebook account.

The educational blog is updated regularly by the podiatrist in Chandler and can be easily accessed by patients via the practice's website. Past blog posts written by Dr. Discont and his staff include topics such as athlete's foot, seniors and their feet and the prevention of fungal toenails.

"Much like a journal, my new practice blog allows me to contribute articles, podiatry news and other noteworthy information to my patients," said Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler podiatrist. "Patients then have the option to comment to my posts, and likewise, I can reply to patient feedback, thus creating an ongoing stream of interaction between the practice and the patient."

In addition to Dr. Discont's blog, patients can also learn more about their Chandler foot doctor by visiting and joining the practice's social network. The practice's Facebook and Twitter pages are synced with the blog, which means every time Dr. Discont posts a blog, it updates his entire social network with valuable content and information.

For questions about Dr. Alan Discont's award-winning service for bunions in Chandler or any other issue, call (480)-732-0033. Patients can also visit Family Foot & Ankle Care Center's website and request an appointment online here. Patients simply fill out the online form stating a preferred date and time, along with a short description about the nature of the appointment. Shortly after, the practice's scheduling coordinator will follow up to confirm via email or phone call.

About Family Foot & Ankle Care Center: Dr. Alan Discont, podiatrist in Chandler, AZ, is the founder and director of Family Foot & Ankle Care Center. Dr. Discont is on the faculty of many Podiatric Medical Colleges and is a frequent lecturer and contributor on various foot health topics for public organizations and local television networks including, CBS "Your Health" and Fox "Medical News." He is also a co-founder of American Foot & Ankle Center, Ambulatory Surgi Center, Southwest FootCare Network and Physician's Surgical Center of Temple. Dr. Discont is on staff of all east valley hospitals and most outpatient surgical centers. Working alongside Dr. Discont is Dr. Krahn who has had extensive clinical and surgical training. Dr. Krahn attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, graduating cum laude. He then attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA graduating in the top 10% of his class.

Media Contact:
Dr. Alan Discont
contactus@discontdpm.com
600 South Dobson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 732-0033
http://www.discontdpm.com/

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