Developed by a podiatrist. Designed for medical practices.
Built by a doctor, for doctors
ApptSurge was developed by David Schlam, DPM, a podiatrist and foot surgeon with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, to help medical practices stay connected with their patients, with very little additional work for the office.
OUR STORY
Nearly 40 years in podiatry and foot surgery
Dr. Schlam spent nearly 40 years as a podiatrist and foot surgeon. He knows firsthand how hard it is to care for patients, run a practice, and still stay in touch with patients between visits.
We launched in 2019 as a do-it-yourself system. Doctors quickly told us what our founder already knew: there’s no time for it. So we rebuilt it as a done-for-you patient email program that’s professionally prepared, branded for each practice, and delivered automatically every week.
Podiatry is where ApptSurge began, and it still shapes how we work: clear, practical patient education in language patients understand. The program itself is designed for medical practices, with emails tailored to each practice’s specialty.
Today, ApptSurge is in use at medical practices. Their patients hear from them regularly, with minimal ongoing work for physicians and staff.
Founder of ApptSurge
Podiatrist and foot surgeon, nearly 40 years of clinical experience
What we stand for
Built around your practice
Every email carries your practice’s branding, covers topics suited to your specialty, and links to your website. We handle everything else.
A physician’s perspective
Decades in podiatry and foot surgery mean we understand your patients, your staff and your schedule.
Honest and accountable
We’re responsive and straightforward about what the program does and doesn’t do.
Questions about the program?
We’re happy to talk, physician to physician. No pressure and no obligation.