01/27/2016    Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM

Parity: The Only Way is By Getting an MD Degree (Dan Klein, DPM)

I disagree with Dr. Dan Klein. I think if you
think that you need and MD or DO after your name
to get respect or become successful, then that is
what you believe in and that is what you will
get. I can only talk about my own success. I have
heard all of that while in residency and
fellowship. It was very disappointing to hear
that from a lot of attendings (not all) but
fortunately, I decided not to listen to the
chatter.

I have been in practice for 8 years and have been
extremely successful. I turn 1 office to 2 and
building my 3rd location + plus my own surgery
center. I have been invited to the "Doctors TV
Show" 5 times and they have never asked me or
even mention why I have a DPM after my name. They
even sent a producer to our Nepal mission trip
and it was aired on national TV. The segment had
one of the highest views as per the producer on
the show.

I have had patients traveling from most states as
well as Canada and Australia, and recently from
Egypt to come and get their bunions done by me.
So, do I need an MD or DO after my name? No.
It's about being the best you can be at what you
do. It about doing what other have not done and
it's about being passionate about what you do and
give the best care to your patients.

If you think you are not good enough, than you
are not. It's how you act and perform. I get
referrals from MDs and DOs it has never been an
issue.

I am not the only one by the way I know a ton of
podiatrists out there doing very well and growing
and serving their community. This is exactly what
we don't need to teach our residents and
students.

Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM, Los Angeles CA

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