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The Voice of Podiatrists
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June 09, 2026 #8,289  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
SD Podiatrist Works with Infectious Disease Team to Save Man's Foot
When it comes to our health, we often take our feet for granted, but when they’re injured, normal life can quickly get upended. For one Marshall, MN man, collaboration of his care team was the key factor in getting him back on both his feet. His ankle was the first in South Dakota to be replaced and fused with a new 3D printed implant style of surgery. “The actual technique of doing the implant, it's not that hard. It's a similar approach to putting in total ankle joint placement. We're just cutting out diseased bone and replacing it with a replica of that bone that is custom molded for his anatomy,” said Peter Bellezza, DPM, with Avera Orthopedics. “The cool thing about it is that we can design it any way that we want it to best fit the patient’s needs. You could cut the material if you wanted to resize it during surgery and that's the flexibility that you don't get when you're using a metal implant or rods.”
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This was a tricky patient because he’d already had a different surgical repair to his ankle — that he unfortunately re-injured during recovery and developed a severe bone infection. “I work with infectious disease almost on a daily basis. For inpatients in the hospitals, for the outpatients, podiatry and infectious disease are one,” said Dr. Bellezza. After weeks of daily infusions and the infection under control, Dr. Bellezza was able to use the patient's x-rays and imaging to create a custom fitted implant – made of a special material – that is designed to get stronger as his body heals. “The way that I designed the implant is, it's kind of like a lattice structure. So there are lots of mini holes (in the implant) that's kind of similar to the anatomy of a regular bone,” said Dr. Bellezza.
Source: Avera [6/1/26]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
PA Podiatrist Explains What Podiatrists Treat and When to See One
Elizabeth Lindvig, DPM, a surgical podiatrist with the St. Luke's University Health Network was recently interviewed om PA Live! Dr. Lindvig explains the scope of podiatric medicine, noting that podiatrists specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremity structures. They treat a wide variety of patients, from children to seniors, as well as athletes and individuals dealing with chronic illnesses.
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Dr. Lindvig emphasizes that if foot pain or lower extremity issues are actively impacting your daily life and limiting your mobility, it is key to schedule an evaluation rather than waiting for the condition to worsen. Furthermore, high-risk patients—particularly those with diabetes or poor circulation—should establish a routine relationship with a podiatrist for regular preventive screenings.
Source: Taminique Blackwell, WBRE [6/4/26]
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| PODIATRISTS AND CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS | |
CA Podiatrist Issues Consumer Guide to Understanding Custom Orthotics and Cost
Consumer complaints against retail orthotic chains have climbed steadily in recent years, with shoppers across the country reporting bills of $1,700 to $2,800 for arch supports marketed as "custom fit" — products that the American Podiatric Medical Association classifies as over-the-counter shoe inserts, not prescription medical devices. Arti Amin, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist with more than 26 years of clinical experience and founder of Corona Foot & Ankle Group in Riverside County, California, says the confusion is not accidental.
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"It comes down to a play on words: 'custom fit.' They fit you to a size that was already sitting on a shelf before you came in. That's not custom anything. That's a shoe size with a four-figure markup," says Dr. Amin. She says the broader concern is that patients managing plantar fasciitis, flat feet, diabetic foot complications, and chronic joint pain may be delaying effective treatment after spending thousands of dollars on products not designed to address their specific condition. "The cost alone sends people in the wrong direction. They spend $1,500 on a retail insert, it doesn't work, and now they believe orthotics don't work — when they never had a real orthotic to begin with."
Source: National Law Review [6/7/26]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
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 | |
8 Steps to Build an AI Governance Plan for Your Practice
Here are 8 practical steps to govern AI in your practice, from naming an owner to vetting vendors and training your team.
7. Keep watching after you say yes
Approval is the start of governance, not the end of it. Set a schedule to check accuracy, watch for performance drift, gather clinician feedback, and retire any tool that underperforms. Documentation and ambient tools still need a person reviewing the output before it becomes part of the record.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [5/18/26]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
3 Ways to Potentially Avoid Falling Into a Tax Trap in Retirement
You may think you'll pay less in taxes once you retire, but the reality is that the combination of taxable withdrawals and Social Security can easily hike your tax bill just as high as when you were working. Here are a few strategies to consider.
3D. Review periodically and coordinate your plan
A retirement portfolio is not "set it and forget it." Too many things can change year to year, so make sure to review your plan periodically and adjust it as needed. Keep these priorities in mind when reviewing:
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Income changes
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Market shifts that can affect your portfolio
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New tax laws that can affect your lifestyle, taxation, and withdrawals
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Healthcare cost adjustments
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RMDs and Social Security
Retirement tax planning should be geared toward reducing taxes and avoiding ugly surprises, helping ensure you keep more of what you've worked hard to build and save.
Source: Gary Knode, Kiplinger [5/16/26]
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RE: Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS)
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
MDs and DOs have another method for maintenance of certification or recertification that caught my attention. Someone sent me the article and addresses for five additional articles that explain the complete process through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (nbpas.org). In a nutshell, this board requires initial certification after completing an ACGME residency, an active license, and at least 50 hours of continuing medical education over a two-year period. This ACGME requirement would definitely tell us why APMA and Patrick DeHeer, DPM have tabled the offer by ACGME to visit some podiatry residency programs. The only thing podiatry would need to fulfil the stipulations set up by NBPAS for recertification is the initial certification of residency programs by ACGME. But remember, NBPAS is a maintenance of certification program for now, but things change.
One of the roads APMA and ABFAS uses to seek parity is testing podiatrists to death. Test results for first time RRA certification test takers are not released by ABFAS but...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter appears here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (STATE PODIATRY NEWS) | |
From: Erwin J. Juda, DPM, Gene Sherwood, DPM
Congratulations to John Boyle, DPM chosen as Vice President of the State Medical Board of Ohio. There is no one more deserving than him to fulfill that position. I first met John as a 4th year student during an externship at Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. back in 1981. He is an ethical and responsible decision-maker, rendering him an excellent choice to uphold the necessary standards of care issues that he will face.
Erwin J. Juda, DPM, RPh, Wilmington, DE
Congratulations to Dr. John Boyle on becoming Vice President of the State Medical Board of Ohio. He was a classmate of mine at OCPM 1982. I'm glad to see his accomplishment.
Gene Sherwood, DPM (retired)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (AI) | |
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally through Ollama or LM Studio have become the gold standard approach for independent clinics, hospitals, and medical software developers building clinical charting and billing tools.
Because medical data is governed by strict privacy laws like HIPAA, sending patient data to a third-party cloud API (like OpenAI or Anthropic) introduces significant legal, security, and compliance liabilities. Running models locally via Ollama or LM Studio completely eliminates this risk by processing patient notes entirely on-premise, with zero data leaving the clinic's local network.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, North Bellmore, NY
Editor’s comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Using the free or plus versions of ChatGPT does not ensure HIPAA compliance because it does not allow for Business Associate Agreements (BAA). The Enterprise and Developer Tools (ChatGPT Enterprise/API) version does allow for BAAs.
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RE: Outrageous Boot of the Day
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Source: Nathalia Robayo via Virtual Shoe Museum
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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.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
A power MTI 526 Podiatry Chair, Ritter Midmark 204 Treatment table - drawers, reclines flat, plug in to outlet. Ritter by Midmark M9 UltraClave: Steam autoclave. Will help facilitate shipping from FL. All in EXCELLENT condition. Phuxctf@gmail.com or text 646-267-1075.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Podiatry practice available in the Atlanta area. Excellent opportunity for expansion, satellite growth, or independent ownership. Office features 4 exam rooms, digital imaging, and modern equipment in a strong location with significant potential. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com for additional details and pricing information regarding this opportunity.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PRICE, UTAH
Podiatry practice available in Carbon County. Excellent opportunity for expansion or independent ownership. Practice offers a broad variety of patient pathologies including sports medicine, diabetic care, wound care, routine foot care, and surgery. Office includes modern equipment, digital imaging, and multiple 3 exam rooms. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PROVO, UTAH
Podiatry practice available in Provo, Utah, located in one of Utah’s fastest-growing communities with close access to hiking, skiing, biking, and outdoor recreation. Excellent opportunity for expansion or independent ownership. Practice includes modern equipment, digital imaging, and 3 exam rooms. Serious inquiries only. Contact ryan@summitfootankle.com for additional details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS, GA
Thirty year established podiatry practice with solid revenue and referral base, loyal patients, and seamless transition. Seller will continue to practice to ease transition. Located in a vibrant medical market near desirable Watkinsville, offering excellent quality of life. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- BROCKTON, MA
Fully equipped, modern & successful. Est.1985. Turn-key. Priced to sell, below appraisal. 2150 ft2. Great location, minutes to hospital & highway. Excellent reputation, strong referral. 75 new patient / month. Cert. EMR, digital X-Ray, Laser, DME. Great opportunity & growth potential for new or established Podiatrist. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Balance Health is the largest podiatrist-owned/run group in the US. Looking for associate to join busy Sacramento practice, with other open roles in Stockton, Santa Rosa, Napa. Competitive starting base of $225-$250 + percentage of net collections, ability for ownership/equity. Benefits + 401k match, CME. Send CVs: HR@balancehealth.com
OPPORTUNITY FOR SURGEONS – ILLINOIS
Join an established, highly successful ambulatory surgery center specializing in podiatry procedures with available OR block time in Illinois. Credentialed physicians have the unique opportunity to grow their practice in a proven, efficient surgical environment — with the potential to become a part-owner. Benefit from an efficient, patient-focused setting designed for clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and physician partnership. If interested, please contact me at jkazygarey@algonquinsurgerycenter.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS - ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JACKSONVILLE, 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
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 10k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before by September 1, 2026. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NORTH SCOTTSDALE/SUN CITY, ARIZONA
An established podiatry practice in the North Scottsdale and Sun City area is seeking a full-time, motivated, and compassionate podiatrist to join our team. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. To apply, please submit your CV to: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Come Move to The Woodlands! Become one of the Best in one of the Best Communities to live and work in The United States. We are seeking the immediate hire of a personable, well-rounded physician and surgeon to join our practice. Excellent compensation and benefits package offered. Please send your resume to: alexandra@nevillefeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FL, WA, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, NEW JERSEY, WASHINGTON DC, NORTH CAROLNA
Podiatry positions available for immediate hire in Nursing Facilities in Tampa Florida, Spokane Washington, Central and Northwestern Virginia, Houston and South of Austin Texas, New Jersey, and Washington DC. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST – ARIZONA
60% of collections. Flexible schedule. Mobile and clinic opportunities. Established and growing Arizona podiatry practice seeking a DPM for 1–2 days per week. Pre-scheduled patients. Full scheduling, routing, insurance verification, and administrative support provided. Ideal for supplemental income, semi-retirement, recent graduates, or experienced providers seeking flexibility and clinical autonomy. Serve patients in homes, assisted living communities, and facility settings, with optional clinic opportunities available. Opportunity to expand schedule and earnings over time while helping grow a rapidly expanding Arizona practice. Direct access to ownership, strong operational support, and a respected patient-centered culture. Confidential inquiries welcome. Contact: Craig Foster, DPM Email: drfoster@tractionpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
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 POSITIONS - PA, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in PA, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or upcoming graduates. 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH PORT, FLORIDA
Full time associate for a multi-location practice in Southwest Florida. From routine care to all foot and ankle surgeries. Competitive salary, friendly working environment. Flexible schedule, immediate start. Please send CV to nppodiatry@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - FOOT HILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA
Position is available for a provider who currently holds or is in the process of acquiring an NC license. Our practice covers forefoot, rearfoot, ankle, and wound care. Hospital privileges at two local hospitals and an ambulatory center, as well as access to an in-office OR. We offer a competitive package including: Salary with a bonus structure - Malpractice and health insurance - 401K - Paid holidays and vacation. Enjoy small-town living conveniently located just 40 miles from Charlotte, NC. If you are interested, please contact me at mauney.jeff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
PODIATRIST – LONG ISLAND, NY
Join Advanced Foot Care’s thriving, upscale multi-location practice serving Long Island and Queens. With 9 state-of-the-art offices, we offer a modern, newly renovated clinical environment, a collaborative and supportive team culture, and access to the latest medical technology and advanced billing systems so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Looking For a motivated, patient-focused Podiatrist with a Strong work ethic and positive team-oriented attitude and a passion for providing high-quality care. What We Offer: *Competitive compensation *Comprehensive benefits package *Modern facilities and cutting-edge technology *Established patient base and growth opportunities. www.AdvancedFootCare.com dr.pedramh@advancedfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
Seeking full time associate podiatrist San Francisco Bay Area. East Bay location with 2 offices. Established, multi-office practice seeks full-time DPM to join a growing practice. Seeking highly motivated doctor with excellent patient skills. Must be board qualified / certified. Practice has a strong mix of office based minimally invasive surgery, surgery center, hospital. Competitive base salary + percentage, with large upside potential. 401k + benefits. Partnership track potential. Beautiful Bay Area locations. New grads welcome. Email CV to office@bayareapod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GOODYEAR, AZ (PHOENIX METRO)
Busy, modern podiatry practice seeking associate to join our growing team. Goodyear offers 350+ days of sunshine and excellent quality of life for families. Strong clinical volume with multiple ancillaries: EPAT/shockwave, MLS laser, DPMX, UltraMIST wound therapy, SWIFT, vascular/neuro testing, and on-site OR. Traditional MIS-trained surgeon strongly preferred. Interest in regenerative medicine a plus. Partnership opportunity available. Owner plans on retiring in 4-5 years. Email CV to: azpodiatrist@gmail.com
PMSR WITH RRA PODIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM AVAILABLE
Prestigious NYC Hospital has an opening for PGY-2 resident. All residents scrub more than 600 cases. All Minimal activity volumes reached after year 2. Great opportunity for motivated resident. Contact: pod441@gmail.com
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