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The Voice of Podiatrists
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January 01, 2017 #5,831  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Uses External Fixation to Treat Charcot Foot
"The Charcot foot presents as hot, red, and swollen, and it has an incidence of a trauma and an infection and an open wound,” says podiatrist Dr. Thomas Zgonis at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Charcot foot eventually leads to a bone infection that’s almost impossible to heal.
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Dr. Thomas Zgonis |
The UT Health Science Center sees more cases of Charcot foot than most other centers because doctors like Zgonis are leading the way in what's called external fixation — a way to stabilize the foot and prevent amputation using what looks like a cage. “It applies multiple pins away from the bone infection that allows us to simultaneously compress and fix a deformity and off-load the entire extremity of the patient,” Zgonis said.
Source: Ursula Pari, KSAT-TV (ABC) [12/30/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
NM Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
“Plantar fasciitis sets in when someone overuses his or her heels, as with heavy sports training. It also occurs when people have flat feet or high arches, experience tight Achilles tendons, change shoes, wear poor quality shoes or gain weight,” said Dr. Derek Harper, podiatrist with The Memorial Hospital. “Stretching is often the most effective treatment as 85 percent of people with plantar fasciitis feel better with stretching techniques 3 to 4 times a day,” Harper said.
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Harper uses conservative solutions first, including orthotics, stretching, and icing. Sometimes physical therapy can help. “If surgery is needed, it’s minimally invasive. An endoscopic plantar fasciotomy releases the ligament, allowing it to heal. Only a small number of people need surgery but those that have it are happy with it 90 percent of the time,” Harper said.
Source: Craig Press News [12/30/16]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
PA and OH Podiatrists Publish Chapter in Geriatric Text
Arthur E. Helfand, DPM, and Jeffrey M. Robbins have authored a chapter on foot problems for the 7th Edition of Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.
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Drs. Arthur Helfand and Jeffrey Robbins |
This comprehensive textbook is the definitive treatise on the subject of geriatrics. It combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics, offering a uniquely holistic approach to this ever-expanding area of medicine.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist Holds Sock Drive for the Homeless
A Belleville podiatrist’s office is asking for the community’s help to give back to people who are homeless. Podiatry 1st on Memorial Hospital’s Belleville campus is collecting donations of new and used socks in all sizes, shapes, and colors — even the single, unmatched ones — for homeless shelters in the area. The office hopes its sock drive — called “Socks for Santa” — will become an annual charity, according to Dr. C. James Anderson.
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“...It will continue to grow into a community effort,” he said. “Who knows, Socks for Cupid may be next.” Anderson is the owner, practicing physician, and founder of Podiatry 1st.
Source: Belleville News-Democrat [12/29/16]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Steps to Help Make Your Practice Labor Compliant - Part 2
With employment litigation prevalent, most employers have come to expect that a former or current employee will, at some point, sue or file a complaint. Medical practices have to be more proactive to protect themselves. The following steps may not only help prevent the problem, but better position a medical practice to defend a case brought by an employee, should one arise.
2. Make Sure Employees Receive Training. To help avoid possible harassment or discrimination claims by employees, a practice should ensure that employees are trained to know what conduct is and isn't acceptable. Similarly, supervisors must be trained so they can intervene and stop conduct that, if left unattended, may result in a lawsuit against not only the practice, but possibly individual managers and employees as well.
Source: Keith Goldstein, Physicians Practice [12/24/16]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Negotiating a Lease When You Can't Get Office Overhead Disability Insurance
My insurance company canceled my office overhead disability insurance. This puts me into a precarious position. If I should become disabled, I will be strapped with a lease on my office that could throw me into bankruptcy. Is there a way of negotiating a lease where there is a clause for disability? How would this be worded and has anyone else experienced this?
Name Withheld
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. Although an attorney can easily draft such a lease clause, there is no incentive for a landlord to accept this new term. A better idea is to simply find a new insurance company to provide this coverage. Another alternative is to join a partnership or group practice in which such clauses are standard.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Morton Wittenberg, DPM
Dr. Morton Wittenberg passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. Prior to completing his degree from the Illinois College of Podiatry in Chicago, Mort enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Omaha. Dr. Wittenberg opened his podiatry practice Medical Center Podiatry Group (now known as Foot and Ankle Group).
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After his retirement from there, he worked at the Augusta State Prison until he was 88 years old. He was a significant contributor to the field of podiatric surgery, served as President of the American Academy of Podiatry Administration, and was a member of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Augusta Chronicle [12/6/16]
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: NJ Podiatrist Rewarded by Patient
I walked into a treatment room and the patient said, "I accomplished my goal of four million steps for 2016."
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This is what 4 million steps looks like |
I congratulated him and asked if he could put that into context for me. He handed me a framed document.
Don Steinfeld, DPM, Farmingdale, NJ
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Group practice seeks well-trained podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all the bells and whistles. Hospital emergency room call is required. Must be confident in Trauma, Ankle Fractures and Diabetic Limb Salvage. Drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY & PA
3 doctor, multi-location practice in NY & PA seeking associate. Partnership available after 1 year. Email CV and contact information to atuccio@stny.rr.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit-sharing, Health insurance. Surgery center ownership available. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial.
Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.COM.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re busy and still growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large Practice in East Central Florida has a fulltime position open. Responsibilities include servicing patients in ALF and SNF facilities along with inpatient hospital responsibilities. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Georgia license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Full time position available for a motivated podiatrist in a growing podiatry practice in Brooklyn, NY. Excellent compensation and partnership opportunity available. Please send your resume to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
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