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Diabetes Myth from Sowell Podiatry

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Aug 4, 2010 | Diabetes, ETFA Blog

A common diabetes myth is that because diabetes is so prevalent it must not be that serious. I beg to differ. Every day I meet new patients who suffer greatly due to their diabetes. Blindness, amputations and a shorter lif are just a few complications from the...

The Core Values of Sowell Podiatry in Nacogdoches and Carthage Texas

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 17, 2010 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches

The Core Values of Sowell Podiatry Diagnosis and treatment are not enough. Patients need to be educated on their condition, treatment options and prevention. Excellent customer service is our goal. We provide the highest level of podiatric care available through our...

Core Value #10 – We desire to improve continuously and seek input from our customers to help us.

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 16, 2010 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches

We desire to improve continuously and seek input from our customers to help us. Without patients Sowell Podiatry would have little to do! We want to constantly improve the quality of our care and the quality of our services. In this effort, we review our processes...

Sowell Podiatry Core Value #9 – We provide a clean and comfortable office environment where all instruments are stored and sterilized appropriately.

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 15, 2010 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches

We provide a clean and comfortable office environment where all instruments are stored and sterilized appropriately. We strive to provide a clean comfortable office for our patients. Current magazines, comfortable chairs and warm décor are just the beginning. If...

Sowell Podiatry Core Value #8 – We are available to our patients in their time of need, even if it is after hours.

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 14, 2010 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches

We are available to our patients in their time of need, even if it is after hours. We care about our patients and want to available to them around the clock. Podiatry does not have many “emergencies” and therefore allows us to be fairly open with our...

Sowell Podiatry Core Value #7 – We respect our patient’s privacy in all ways.

by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Jul 13, 2010 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches

We respect our patient’s privacy in all ways. Sowell Podiatry makes every effort to comply with HIPPA standards. We feel it is important to gain our patients trust by protecting their privacy for them. Patients determine how their information is used and...