Dean’s Chat — Andrew Lundquist, DPM, MBA: Medical Leadership, LinkedIn, and The Footnote Newsletter
Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Andrew Lundquist for a conversation about medical leadership, professional communication, and sharing ideas that move podiatric medicine forward. From his work as a practicing foot and ankle surgeon and healthcare executive to his presence on LinkedIn and his newsletter,
The Footnote, Dr. Lundquist brings a broad perspective on the opportunities available to today’s podiatric physicians.
This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!
Dr. Lundquist serves as Chief Medical Officer of Mankato Clinic, where he has practiced since 2007 and assumed the CMO role in 2018.
He earned his podiatric medical degree at Des Moines University, completed residency training at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, and pursued fellowship training at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. (mankatoclinic.com)
The conversation highlights LinkedIn as a platform for professional education, connection, and influence. Dr. Lundquist’s writing brings clinical experience into broader discussions about patient communication, physician leadership, healthcare technology, and the value of clinicians sharing their expertise beyond the examination room. Hence, the “Clinicianpreneur”.
Another focus is The Footnote, his podiatry newsletter covering surgical research, practice news, and policy, with an emphasis on why these developments matter to clinicians. His approach combines AI-assisted research and drafting with personal editing, source verification, and accountability for the final publication. (linkedin.com, linkedin.com, footnote.report) Dr. Lundquist also brings experience in healthcare innovation through his roles as Clinical Director at Nabla and Chief Clinical Innovation Officer at Stratum Med. These responsibilities connect his clinical practice with efforts to improve healthcare delivery and reduce administrative burden through technology. (dmu.edu)
Join Dr. Jensen and Dr. Lundquist for a discussion of leadership, communication, and the expanding ways podiatric physicians can contribute to their profession. Connect with Dr. Lundquist: • LinkedIn — Andrew Lundquist • The Footnote Newsletter • Mankato Clinic — Professional Biography