01/30/2012    

PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY

FL Podiatrist Promotes Laser Surgery with Groupons

Deal seekers are turning to the Internet for more than just restaurant coupons. They're getting medical services at a fraction of the price. And people in Southwest Florida are cashing in. According to Dealradar.com, 1 in every 11 deals offered online is for a healthcare service.

Dr. Elliot Sherr

The deals are also helping those in need of procedures not covered by insurance. Dr. Eliot Sherr at Naples Foot Doctor sold about 70 Groupons for 3 laser toenail-fungus-removal treatments. "Toenail fungus is very, very difficult to treat," Maryellen Gardiepy of Naples Foot Doctor said. "The price of the Groupon was $199 to treat up to 5 toes. The regular price for 5 toes is $750."

Source: WINK TV [1/27/12)