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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
January 01, 2021 #6,845  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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Happy New Year and good riddance to 2020! |
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
Last Chance to Vote
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Have you received your COVID-19 vaccination yet?
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC | |
OR Podiatrist is First in Area to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination
As the COVID-19 vaccine is being shipped out across the United States to frontline healthcare workers, Samaritan Health Services has announced they have administered vaccinations to all five of its hospitals, including Samaritan North Lincoln in Lincoln City.
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Dr. Darrell Prins received COVID-19 Vaccine |
In Lincoln City, the first to receive the vaccine was long-time podiatrist Dr. Darrell Prins.
Source: Max Kirkendall, The NEWSGuard [12/29/20]
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Student Returns to Live Classes
Grace Jurgiel, who has been interning at Segel Podiatry for the past five years is leaving to begin her medical school studies in podiatry. She returned to Martha's Vineyard when remote learning became the norm as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - back to Segel Podiatry and the mentorship of Jay Segel, DPM.
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Grace Jurgiel |
Grace will be leaving soon to attend Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Her interest is the study of rehabilitation and biomechanics, and Dr. Segel has given her a strong preparation, as that is his particular interest; he is a well-regarded expert in that area. Grace plans to return during the summers to continue her work with Dr. Segel and hopes they will practice together after her graduation in 2024.
Source: Hermine Hull, MV Times [12/30/20]
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Receives 4th Annual Ronald Soave Award
On December 3, 2020 at the New York State Podiatric Medicine (NYSPMA) Downstate Meeting, Lawrence Santi, DPM was presented the fourth Ronald L. Soave, DPM Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award. The inscription on the award reads as follows: “In recognition for your time and dedication to the podiatric profession and for your outstanding leadership in the APMA and NYSPMA.” The award was presented by the Award Founder Corrine E. Renne Landau, DPM and Dr. Soave.
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Dr. Lawrence Santi |
Dr. Santi is a past president of Kings Division, past president of NYSPMA, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the APMA and is a residency director. In attendance were many other members of NYSPMA as well as his wife Karen, sons Joseph Santi, DPM, and Anthony Santi, as well as many grandchildren and other family members.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Israeli Podiatrist Named CEO of Rithem Life Sciences
Jonathan Rosenblum, DPM, a graduate of New York College of Podiatric Medicine who currently resides in Jerusalem, has been named CEO of Rithem Life Sciences.
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Dr. Jonathan Rosenblum |
Rhythm manufactures the ResQR, a quality CPR aid, and is finalizing development of their JoltzAED, the world's smallest, lightest, and most affordable defibrillator on the market.
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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 | |
Year-End Financial Planning Checklist - Part 4
Year-end provides the perfect opportunity to review your financial life and make sure you are on track towards your goals. The above checklist is just a few of the financial items you may need to address.
4. Use the Remaining Money in You Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Most healthcare and dependent care FSAs have a use-it-or-lose-it feature to them where any remaining balance in the account at year-end is forfeited back to the plan. Some employers offer a grace period into the spring of the following year or a $500 carry-over from one year to the next, but most do not. If you have unused funds in your healthcare FSA, consider scheduling end-of-year check-ups to try to empty the account. Leftover funds in a dependent care FSA could be used for after-school programs and camps.
Source: Jeff Witz, CFP®, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [12/18/20]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CASE REPORTS) | |
RE: Pitted Keratolysis on the Foot in a Patient with Hyperhidrosis
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
A 22-year-old man presented to his primary care provider for follow-up of a laceration to the medial aspect of his right foot. On examination, he had multiple dark spots on the soles of both feet that didn’t bother him. His feet often got sweaty and smelled. The man was diagnosed as having pitted keratolysis (PK), characterized by multiple small pits on the soles of the feet which is often associated with hyperhidrosis and significant odor. The lesions usually have a punched-out appearance and are flesh-colored. The dark color of these lesions was due to the patient’s footwear.
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Pitted keratolysis |
PK is caused by bacterial overgrowth in the stratum corneum. Corynebacterium is the most common bacterial culprit, but Kytococcus, Actinomyces, and Dermatophilus have also been implicated. In addition to antibacterials including topical clindamycin, erythromycin, fusidic acid, and benzoyl peroxide, standard treatment for hyperhidrosis is advised. (J Fam Pract. 2020 December;69(10).
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
RE: Increased Malpractice Requirements by UnitedHealthcare
From: Harvey Lefkowitz, DPM
I recently found out that beginning in March 2021, UnitedHealthcare is raising the required minimum malpractice insurance coverage to 1 million/3 million in order to participate with their insurance, whether you are just applying to be a provider or to be re-credentialed. Until now, the requirement in Michigan was 100,000/300.000 to be a participating provider. This is the new rule for Michigan a 10 times increase! They are doing this in 13 states. Some of the states already have higher requirements but I think the highest 500,000/1.5 million.
So no matter which of the 13 states you are practicing in, you will have to increase your coverage from 2 to 10 fold. This is not a podiatry thing, but affects all practitioners. How can they do this? Why would they do this? We all know when a claim...
Editor's note: Dr. Lefkowitz's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Connie Lee Bills, DPM
Thanks for the information on squaric acid. Do you give the entire 5 mg bottle to the patient to take home? Do they pay you for it? How much would you charge? Do you see them for a follow-up visit in four weeks or each week?
Connie Lee Bills, DPM, Mt. Pleasant, MI
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
From a mechanical perspective, the decision on whether a joint should be fused, or not, is not that difficult. One simply needs to ask the question, “Will my patient benefit biomechanically more from sparing the joint or from fusing the joint during their daily weight-bearing activities?”
In order to arrive at a good biomechanical decision as to whether a joint fusion or a joint-sparing procedure is best for the patient, one must consider a number of factors. First of all, we must ask if fusing the joint is absolutely necessary in order to render the patient asymptomatic, to perform their daily weight-bearing and sports activities without pain, and to prevent progression of deformity over time. We must also consider whether...
Editor's note: Dr. Kirby's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLLS) | |
From: Adam M Budny, DPM
I was one of the small percentage of respondents who indicated I would not get the vaccine. But as with all surveys - there is little room for interpretation or explanation regarding why a response was affirmative or not.
In this particular circumstance - I will not get the vaccine because I had COVID-19. I now have natural immunity for at least a period of time based on my antibodies. The duration of this immunity may be up for debate but there is literature that suggests this may be for several months. "The presence of anti-spike or anti-nucleocapsid IgG antibodies was associated with a substantially reduced risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in the ensuing...
Editor's note: Dr. Budny's extended-length letter can be read here
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear on New Year's Eve! |
Source: Christian Louboutin via Footwear News
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS credentialed fellowship avail, must be BQ ACFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
HOME FOOT CARE, INC.- MOBILE PODIATRISTS-GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
PODIATRISTS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! Full or part time available to see homebound patients in the following areas: San Bernardino/Riverside, Lancaster/Palmdale, Ventura/Oxnard, East Los Angeles, West San Fernando Valley, and West Covina, Pomona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga. Choose your own days/hours, excellent monthly compensation, cloud based EHR, dedicated support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com. Check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE – GREATER ORLANDO (POINCIANA, FL)
National comprehensive lower extremity physician group seeking full-time Podiatric Physician for expansion of established clinic in Poinciana, FL. Fantastic opportunity to build upon & grow presence of well-known practice! Balanced clinic/surgery. Must Speak SPANISH. Current FL license preferred to start ASAP. ABFAS or ABPM BQ/BC. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - DE, OH, MO, TN, PA, CT, FL
PediRite, a company that provides care to nursing home residents has excellent opportunities providing services to our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, set your own hours, very lucrative commissions! This is a great match for podiatrists with open days/hours in their schedule. Work available in DE, OH, MO, TN, PA, CT send resume to sara@sightrite.com (submit for any other state as well as we have ongoing opportunities)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Busy, growing, 3 location, Podiatry group in Albuquerque, NM seeking full-time associate. Must be ABPM BQ/BE. Competitive salary and full benefit package. Qualified applicant will join a value based, protocol driven state of the art practice addressing all aspects of Podiatric care to include limb salvage, sports medicine, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and hospital call. If interested please send CV and cover letter to hiring@nmfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH BUYOUT OPTION - FREDERICK, MD
Located in beautiful western Maryland, less than an hour from Baltimore/Washington, DC. Enjoy skiing, hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing outside your back door. Excellent opportunity for well trained individual who is ready to become an owner after only one year. I will teach you how to become a top earner in the field. Full time offices also in Hagerstown, MD and Gettysburg, PA. Full benefits package. drhenrock@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to recruiting@feetareneat.com.
PODIATRIST POSITIONS - PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Established practice hiring both full-time and part-time physicians. If you are an energetic physician and would like to practice in an upbeat, well-equipped, modern and conveniently located facility please email CV to HealthyFeetAZ@Gmail.com. Candidates holding Arizona State License preferred.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A well established practice is looking to add a third podiatrist. We are looking for a candidate with wound care training as well as experience in foot and ankle reconstruction. The Palm Springs area boasts year round resort activities with close proximity to LA and San Diego beaches. Full benefits/CME/Malpractice and salary offered. Potential surgery center buy in. Please contact 515-556-5316 /Email CV to asnelsonbean@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained with a current Texas podiatry license. Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of conditions. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, References Letters, Short Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Immediate opening and opportunity to join a busy growing practice in the capital region of NY. We have a growing practice that offers all aspects of podiatric care - both surgical and non-surgical. We pride ourselves on being state-the-art with EMR, digital x-ray, ECSWT and MLS laser therapy. We have the necessary support staff and have privileges with local hospitals and participate with all of the local insurance panels. We enjoy what we do and are looking for an ethical, reliable and motivated podiatrist to join our team. Please submit CV and cover letter to Albanypodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIDWEST
ONCE IN LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to join a thriving practice with instant patient volume. State-of-the-art practice with Advanced Derm, Limb Salvage, Sports Med, Pediatrics, in-office-lasers, formulary. Seeking ambitious DPM with surgical and patient management skills. Early board-certification with the ability to outpace your peers financially. Buy-in anticipated after initial contract. Starting six-figure salary with generous bonuses. No nursing homes. Perks include Paid Med-Mal, Vacation & CME days. Hospital & Medical Organizational Dues, Health & Disability Insurance, Phone & Car Allowances, 401k, and $5,000 Signing Bonus. DPMPROFESSIONAL2021@GMAIL.COM
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SAN DIEGO AREA
Fast growing housecall practice is looking for a podiatrist to see patients in their homes &/or an assisted living facility. We offer a flexible schedule (Part-Time/Full-time), excellent monthly compensation, dedicated support staff. We are looking to add a third podiatrist. July 2021 associates are welcome. If interested, email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - RHODE ISLAND and UPSTATE NEW YORK
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities in Rhode Island and Upstate New York. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH OPTION TO BUY – BRONX, NY
Full time or part time with option to purchase. Co-Op City, Bronx New York. Established in 1969. Full scope of podiatry. Must participate in insurance plans. Pleasant office; great patients; Great opportunity. Call or text 914-772-3842 or email: Lwolstein@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NW FLORIDA/COASTAL ALABAMA
Busy, well-established practice, EHR, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound. Offering competitive six-figure salary w/bonus structure, health/malpractice insurance, and PTO. PSR-36 required. Partnership path to motivated and compassionate associate. Must obtain Florida and Alabama licenses. Send CV: Brentmharwood@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2021. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Attention graduating residents! Multi-specialty surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2021-2022 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic surgery and general surgery in new facility. Full salary, health insurance, housing stipend, with more opportunities after completing program. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
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@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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PRACTICES WANTED TO BUY – TRI-STATE AREA (NY, NJ, CT)
Building out a network of podiatry practices throughout the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT). We are looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to join a larger group to manage business operations, or retire, can contact us at podiatrymanagementinc@gmail.com. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA, CALIFORNIA
Thriving practice for sale in optimum location next to pharmacy and across from major hospital in Tarzana California Established 1982 Ground floor free parking Patients are PPO Medicare and cash Serious inquires only text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICES FOR SALE - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Long established in two Hudson Valley, NY counties. 4 employed podiatrists, experienced staff. Full hospital admitting, surgical privileges. Participation in most commercial, advantage, Medicare & Medicaid. Custom built Office #1 = 1900 sq ft 3-4 tx rms FOR SALE in deal. Office#2 = 1400 sq ft rental 3 tx rms. Contact: podiatrypracticeny@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA
Motivated Seller. General podiatric 53 year old practice for sale in Van Nuys California, next to hospital.
Great growth potential. Will stay to help transition. Call Ron Miller at 310-980-1822
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