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March 30, 2026 #8,236  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Bridgton Hospital Welcomes ME Podiatrist
Central Maine Healthcare has welcomed Cason Quinn, DPM, a podiatric surgeon who will be seeing patients at both Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital. Dr. Quinn has extensive training in both reconstruction and trauma.
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Dr. Cason Quinn |
Shortly before arriving in Maine, she treated patients at a Native American reservation in Arizona. Prior to that, she was the owner and co-manager of the South Florida Lower Extremity Institute. She is double board certified in foot and reconstructive/rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: The Bridgton News [3/26/26]
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Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Things Every Practice Should Know About AI in Medical Practice
For physicians trying to separate the useful from the overhyped, the landscape of AI can feel overwhelming. These 10 points can help physicians navigate AI on their own terms.
2: Ambient AI scribes are the technology with the most immediate ROI, but they’re not all the same.
Ambient documentation tools that listen to patient-physician conversations and automatically generate clinical notes have advanced faster than almost any other AI application in medicine. Products from companies including Microsoft-owned Nuance, Abridge, Ambience Healthcare and Suki vary significantly in how they handle specialty-specific language, EHR integration, turnaround time, and pricing. Many vendors offer pilots or evaluation periods. Use them before committing.
Source: Austin Littrell, Physicians Practice [3/18/26]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Financial To-Do's for Spring
Spring is a great time to check in with your finances to make sure everything is in good order. Completing these 10 tasks might seem like a lot of work, but the payoffs are worth it.
4. 'Cash out' your flexible savings account
If you have a flexible savings account (FSA) at work and haven't depleted your previous-year funds, there may be hope.
Your employer may offer a grace period of up to 2½ months to use up leftover FSA balances from last year, or they may allow you to roll over a certain amount to be used for 2026 claims.
If you're struggling to find ways to use your leftover FSA funds, think about reducing your contributions during your next enrollment period.
Source: David Jaeger, Kiplinger
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Repair of Old Midmark Chair
Does anyone have a recommendation to repair a Midmark 417 chair? It just stopped working but the chair has power. Midmark won’t repair it stating that it’s too old. It was fine one day and the next no movement at all. I thought maybe the foot controls went bad so I bought a hand controller and still nothing. The outlets on the chair have power so I know it’s not the primary plug in the wall.
David Krausse, DPM, Flemington, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CAREERS IN PODIATRY) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
I empathize with Dr. Jacobs for being upset that for many applicants to our medical colleges, the main incentive is making money and not the love of curing patients.
I had to chuckle because several years ago; my brother-in-law, who is a retired radiation oncologist, was conducting interviews for potential residents, and it bothered him that the first question that potential fellows asked was how much they could expect to make if they entered his specialty.
I walk into my office every day for the love of alleviating pain. This gives me pleasure and economics are far secondary but I cannot make a person wrong who borrowed over $200K and may have a family to support as well. The bottom line is for us come up with good ideas in addition to making money that will convince people to apply to our podiatric medical colleges.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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From: Daniel Jones, DPM
It makes me worried when I see reports of podiatrists relying exclusively on at-risk foot care for their income. Being solely dependent on a single Medicare rule, that we have ZERO control over, would give me serious concerns about the security of my future income. What if the POTUS, with a stroke of the pen, eliminated the provision that allows for foot care? Is this a far-fetched idea? DOGE certainly has found ways to slash billions in governmental spending; what makes this provision any different? What if this, or any future administration, or unelected CMS bureaucrat says that codes 11055-11057 and 11719-11721 are no longer covered services? Would that drive 90% of podiatrists out of business?
Ask any financial advisor how to minimize risk, and what do they say? Diversify. Relying on a single income stream for an entire practice is risky. I urge those in our profession who practice this way to expand your practice. Are you doing comprehensive diabetic foot screenings and the DM shoe program? What about advanced wound care, limb salvage, vascular screenings, ABIs, etc.? Have you considered sports medicine and biomechanics (X-rays, orthotics, PRP, etc.)? These are directly adjacent to the 'at-risk foot' and should be part of all of our comprehensive patient care. One doesn't have to be throwing beams into a Charcot foot to make a good living in our profession or even spend more than a day or two in the OR a month to round out a practice. I encourage those of us who 'chip and clip' all day to incorporate just a single new treatment modality into your practice in the next 90 days. The survival of your practice may depend on it.
Daniel Jones, DPM, Casper, WY
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From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Tomczak opines that our profession is now at the proverbial “fork in the road” with regard to a decision which may impact the very survival and existence of podiatry in the future. Indeed there are important decisions to be made. I am reminded of Art Fern, the Johnny Carson character and host of “the tea time movie” on the tonight show. If you recall, he always had Carol Wayne next to him. He would give driving directions, telling you to drive until you came to the Slauson fork in the road. He told us to “get out of the car, and cut off your Slauson.” Whatever direction the podiatry profession elects to follow at the fork in the road, let’s make certain we do not, as Art Fern would say, “cut off your Slauson.”
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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From: H. David Gottlieb, DPM
I would like to share an AI response, with references, on this topic. I stopped grinding nails in 2005. If there were still some rough spots when I was done [not often] I used a nail file. I suggest that the practice of grinding nails be discarded altogether. Every podiatrist, chiropodist, or nail tech reading this should have the manual dexterity to 'bust' nails in a way that doesn't leave sharp edges, in my strongly held opinion.
From this Gemini AI prompt "How long will nail debris remain airborne after grinding them in an office? Provide peer reviewed references" the following answer was returned: "Based on peer-reviewed research in podiatry and occupational health, nail debris generated by mechanical grinding is not a...
Editor's note: Dr. Gottlieb's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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The Latest in Inflatable Pools! |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – URBAN IOWA
Successful thriving 36-year-old 3-doctor practice for sale in urban Iowa. Great reputation and referral base. High traffic location. Surgery, wound care, and primary medicine. Easily accessible. Fully equipped. 5-day work week. Multiple satellite clinics and rural draw. Senior doctor/seller willing to stay on for good will and smooth transition. crfootdoc@gmail.com
ESTABLISHED very unique NON-SURGICAL PODIATRY PRACTICE AVAILABLE – CAMBRIDGE, MA
Well-established non-surgical podiatry practice available in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Excellent referral sources with a strong, stable patient base. 75% young population of foot & ankle pathology & 25% DM foot care. Low overhead and efficient office operations make this an ideal solo practice. Consistent patient flow with opportunity for continued growth. Perfect for a podiatrist seeking autonomy, lifestyle balance, and a turnkey practice in a highly desirable location. For more information, contact: emostone@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
ADVANCED PODIATRIC LIMB SALVAGE AND RECONSTRUCTION FELLOWSHIP - BIRMINGHAM, AL
Be our second fellow! Brand new 12-month fellowship, located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Begins August 2026. Train with experts in vascular surgery, endovascular therapy, and infectious diseases. Contact for more information or send your CV to podiatricsurgery@uabmc.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing Podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as the opportunity for working into a partnership. Compensation is personal productivity commission based, however, please do not let that deter you! This is a busy and well established practice where, once hired, you can start seeing patients immediately. There is a $1000 sign on bonus. Please respond to : DrBob272@AOL.com
JOIN OUR TEAM – PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate podiatrist to join our thriving practice. Provide full-scope foot and ankle care in a busy outpatient setting, including conservative and procedural treatment. Collaborate with an experienced clinical and administrative team in state-of-the-art facilities with strong operational support. We offer competitive compensation (base + incentives), benefits, an established patient base, and long-term growth potential. Qualifications: DPM, ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, eligible for Florida licensure, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care. Enjoy work-life balance in beautiful Southeast Florida. Email CV to: angela.d@jupiterlaser.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARKANSAS
DPM wanted for a thriving central Arkansas practice. Office location already well established. You will be a colleague, not an Associate. Immediate opening. Arkansas is STILL a great place to practice. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Email: raddpm@gmail.com with DPM position in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Full-time podiatrist position with well-established practice in Las Vegas. Any experience level is welcome. Competitive compensation and benefits. No mandatory call required. Text (847) 830-7378. E-mail CV to citadeljones@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CT
Well established multi-location podiatry practice seeking full time associate to join us in July 2026.Candidate should be personable, highly motivated and possess strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive six figure salary and benefit package with bonus opportunities. Send CV to manager@milfordpodiatry.com
SSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Well-established growing podiatry practice with multiple locations seeking to hire a full-time podiatrist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities, PTO, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, and sign-on bonus. Candidate should be aligned with our core values: God-honoring, excellence, integrity, innovative, community-impacting, respect, and kindness. Email CV to tania@turnkeymd.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA - FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time position available in Northern Virginia. Part time acceptable. Salary plus bonus and benefits. Email CV to: krpsgold@cox.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK, NY
Podiatrist position available. Highly competitive salary with bonus structure. Recent grads graduating this year in July welcome to apply. Send CV to toetalpodiatrynyc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL TIME- BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Full schedule from day one. Good variety of pathology, seasoned staff and ancillaries including MRI, US, Vein Services, CT, Pathology, etc. Excellent for surgical boards cases. Competitive salary/ productivity bonus/ benefits. Highly desirable community. Long-term opportunity. FL License required. Bilingual and ABFAS/ ABPM BQ/BC preferred. Please send cover letter and CV to alopez@certifiedfoot.com
ASSOCIATE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full-time associate. Candidate must be very hard-working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DENVER COLORADO
Busy multi-doctor, well established, podiatry practice with 2 locations looking for a full time doctor. All phases of podiatry. Looking for compassionate, driven, hardworking individual. Looking for a team player. Generous benefits. Please forward CV and cover letter to Nvalenti0@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation (minimum $215,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV. to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS- ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAX, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN PODIATRY OFFICE
Boutique, patient-centered podiatry practice on NYC’s Upper East Side seeks a board-certified/board-eligible podiatrist. Ideal for an early-career physician seeking mentorship, flexibility, and excellent work-life balance while providing high-quality foot and ankle care in a supportive environment. Seeking a personable, professional, and presentable doctor. Competitive compensation. Email: admin@airepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN OREGON
Well established Southern Oregon podiatry practice of three surgeons is seeking an Associate Podiatric Surgeon with path to full partnership. Scope: Complete podiatric care, foot/ankle surgery, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, wound care, general podiatry. Modern clinic near a regional medical center. Competitive pay, incentives, mentorship, work-life balance. telwood@activefoot.org
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - WASHINGTON STATE, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Washington State, Virginia, Texas, Washington DC. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@bomsllc.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – WESTERN NY
Join a thriving practice in Batavia, NY. We are seeking a dedicated podiatrist with surgical experience to join our growing practice. We offer a supportive environment, modern facility, a strong referral base and immediate volume. Competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, and malpractice coverage provided. Email CV to rdifilippo@bataviafootcarecenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN & UT
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY
Join our multi-office practice. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position – $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAVANNAH, GA
seeking surgery BC/BQ podiatrist to join our team. The podiatry void in our rapidly growing area can maximize success for a motivated physician (four docs recently left the area). Email inquiry with CV to thomaslegacki@gmail.com, call or text at 276-620-4772.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN & UT
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES – MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in DE, FL, MD, MO, NC, OH, VA, WA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or graduating in 2026. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
FACULTY POSITION – NYCPM AT TOURO UNIVERSITY
NYCPM of Touro University seeks an Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery for the Department of Surgery. Must be board certified, have a NYS license and a current DEA Certificate. This position teaches surgery and podiatric medicine to 3rd and 4th year podiatric medical students. Duties include patient care, student education, live lectures in classrooms and patient settings, including workshops, webinars and seminars. Candidates will participate in scholarly service activities within the College community and work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administration. Prior teaching experience strongly recommended. Salary range $114,240-$142,800. Complete application (including proof of board certification)
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