Northampton, MA - Since 1998, Healthcommunities.com, Inc., (HC) has provided complete website services exclusively to medical specialists and now offers complete website design, hosting and online marketing services for podiatrists. First-page search engine results, no set-up fees, and physician-developed patient education set the company apart from other website providers. Consultants who specialize in medical web design and development offer excellent customer service and marketing assistance to every practice.

"New patient recruitment and reliable online patient education are just two of the benefits of a customized website," according to Stephen J. Dunn, chief of operations for HC. "Current customers report increasing their daily patient caseloads through online referrals and improved office efficiency."

The patient education content is hosted on podiatrychannel, one of 15 medical specialty websites of Healthcommunities.com. podiatrychannel's prominent search engine presence allows health care consumers who are looking online for a podiatrist to find affiliated websites easily.

Also, podiatrists who already have websites can also benefit from podiatrychannel's strong search engine presence, through a link from DPMLocator, a searchable online directory of podiatrists.

For a limited time, HC is offering a free 2-month trial at www.podiatrychannel.com/enroll, or by calling 888.950.0808.

Healthcommunities.com, Inc., a privately held company founded in 1998, provides innovative resources for health care consumers and professionals. The company's medical specialty Web channels, in partnership with leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, serve health care consumers searching for reliable information. Healthcommunities.com is a Physician Developed and Monitored® online community providing medical information and resources in a trusted environment.