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January 08, 2013 #4,659 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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NY Podiatrist Sworn in as County Legislator

The chambers of the Monroe County Legislature were full late on January 3rd, as a crowd gathered to see Dr. Joe Carbone, R, Irondequoit, officially sworn in. Carbone won a special election last November to fill a vacancy in the Legislature, representing Irondequoit's 16th district.

(L-R) Dr. Joseph Carbone and Jeff Adair, president of the Monroe County Legislature (Photo: Linda Quinlan)

Carbone is a doctor of podiatric medicine and has been in private practice on Titus Avenue in Irondequoit for 25 years. Carbone also serves on the board of directors for the Golisano Children's Hospital and is a past president and current member of the Monroe County Podiatry Society.

Source: Linda Quinlan,  Henrietta Post [1/4/13]

Bilingual CA Podiatrist Welcomed by Community

Dr. Byron Carrasco is opening an office in Corning, CA, and is welcomed by the Corning Healthcare District, said District Manager Shirley Fay. Fay said the new doctor will be a welcome treasure to patients in the southern part of the county who previously had to find a way to travel to Chico or as far as Redding to see a podiatrist.

Dr. Byron Carrasco

Carrasco graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and specializes in podiatric foot and ankle surgery. "His ability to speak both English and Spanish is an asset to our community," said Guadalupe Green, president of Corning Healthcare District. "We are excited that he is coming to Corning."

Source: Corning Observer [1/4/13]

Medicare Pay Reprieve in Place; Next Threat is 2% Cut in March

Late on Jan. 1, the House voted in favor of a legislative package approved by the Senate in the early hours of the morning that postponed a 26.5% cut to doctors’ pay rates mandated by the sustainable growth rate formula. Although enactment technically came after the cut officially had taken effect, the result of the retroactive measure is that all 2013 physician claims will be paid at 2012 levels.

Medicare physician pay rates and many other federal expenditures would still be affected by the sequester, the consequence of Congress and the Obama administration failing to agree on more targeted spending cuts during 2011 negotiations. If such an agreement or another delay cannot be achieved by March 1, the new sequestration deadline established by the departing 112th Congress, doctor pay will be reduced by 2% under the automatic cuts. Certain non-Medicare health programs, such as clinical research and health professions funding, will be cut by 7.8% for 2013.

Source: David Glendinning, Amednews [1/4/13]

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters

Bret Ribotsky:  What are your thoughts on the residency shortage crisis?

Dr. Lowell Weil, Sr.

Lowell Weil, Sr.: The residency shortage is mainlined from the standpoint that the numbers of applicants we have should come from the profession and not from the schools. You cannot just train more people than the profession is ready to take on. This situation occurred in anesthesia  and ophthalmology about 20 years ago, where practitioners were all earning less, so they just cut back on the number of residents. I think it’s a travesty to train people and not have a mechanism for them to get a license. My group has taken in two or three graduates as  preceptors each year to allow them some training so that they can enter the residency process the following year.

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Query: Prolotherapy

I am interested in learning about prolotherapy. Does anyone know of any specific courses, programs, books, or videos available to get training in prolotherapy for the lower extremity?  Also, who does one purchase the prolotherapy solutions from?

Thomas E. Silver, DPM, Golden Valley, MN

RE: Employment Advertising (Mark Weaver, DPM)
From: Joel Lang, DPM

I suggest that Dr. Weaver try the local community college and/or nearby private schools that teach a medical assistant's program.
 
Joel Lang, DPM (retired), Cheverly, MD, langfinancial@verizon.net

Placing an advertisement and getting 1,000 responses is not the way to go. Every large community has at least one, if not many, "Career Institutes." Their students are high school graduates who take a 9-month certificate program in a "Medical Assistant" track (back office) or "Medical Office Assistant" (front office). They do a one-month externship, so you can check that as a reference. They all have a post-graduate placement officer who will send you resumes based on your requirements. You can specify criteria such as GPA (they tend to mark high) and attendance. 

Richard Rettig, DPM, Philadelphia PA  rettigdpm@gmail.com

RE: Source for PDM Replacement Parts (Frank Lattarulo, DPM)
From: Joshua Kaye, DPM

I own three PDM chairs which are about 25 years old. Unfortunately, the company went out of business many years ago and, to the best of my knowledge, replacement parts are no longer available. I’ve found that local repair companies can repair some functions of the chair and, in some cases, can use some currently available generic parts. However, that type of repair cost is generally quite high.
 
Joshua Kaye, DPM, Los Angeles, CA, jk@joshuakaye.com

RE: NY Podiatrist Advises Against Cosmetic Foot Surgery (William Deutsch, DPM)
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM

I concur with Dr. Deutsch. Dr. Positano's comments were disappointing. While, I am not big into "cosmetic surguries", I don't begrudge anyone who is. Quoting a case of nerve damage from an injection was a poor way of displaying one's opinion. Is hyaluronic acid even used to cushion feet? I thought pods were using fillers like Restalyne.

There is nothing wrong with being a surgeon and thinking like a surgeon (As long as you don't let it go to your head of course).

Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY, jeffckass@aol.com

RE: NY Podiatrist Advises Against Cosmetic Foot Surgery (William Deutsch, DPM)
From: Gino Scartozzi, DPM

With this ongoing conversation of "cosmetic" foot surgery, I read Dr. Deutsch's post and final quote "why should a surgically-trained podiatrist be less of a physician than a surgically-trained cosmetic surgeon?"

I was in my office the other day treating a 15 year old male who presented with his nanny. The boy presented with a paronychia of the left hallux nail which has recurred since last seen approximately six months ago. The mother of the patient was unable to...

Editor's note: Dr. Scartozzi's extended-length letter can be read here.

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SEEKING ASSOCIATE POSITION - ATLANTA AREA

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ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Established and modern podiatry practice seeking well trained podiatrist for our two offices located in the Hudson Valley. Individuals must be highly motivated, ethical, and have PM & S-36 training. Partnership potential! Please see our recruitment video (845) 471-2243, esims@simspodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Busy, well-respected practice in Western Massachusetts looking for associate and offering future partnership. New, large office offering all levels of podiatric care with state-of-the-art technology and EMR. Excellent opportunity for podiatrist who is ready to settle down or getting started. Search is confidential. Send CV/ references to tapoflife@aol.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION- SOUTH JERSEY & SUBURBAN PA

Busy, diverse, progressive & well established, multi-office prestigious practice seeking PSR 24/36 who is personable, confident & ethical with excellent surgical skills. Excellent employment package with great upside potential. Respond to: footandankle22@aol.com with CV & Resume.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MISSOURI – EAST CENTRAL

Podiatric medical group seeks recent graduate or 2013 graduate who is interested in working with former residency director who can enhance your already strong training Full scope practice with the cases to fast track to board certification. We are located close to St. Louis for day use. Exceptional school system in a low crime, low cost of living area. E-mail resume to: drfootski@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY

Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. I am looking for an entrepreneurial minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with a doctor who is as committed to your success as he is to his own. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHWEST INDIANA

Looking for a well-trained, entrepreneurial-minded podiatrist to compliment a busy modern (EHR, Digital X-ray, Diagnostic US, etc.) practice. Highly competitive compensation package. Great area to work, live and raise a family. Send resume/CV to: Pjames@cffaac.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

Do you want to practice in a fast paced office environment? Do you like all aspects of podiatric medicine? Very busy 2 office practice looking for associate to add to our group of 5. If you are a forward thinking, surgically trained podiatrist send your CV to giacalone@faant.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTON, OH

Join a well-established modern practice in Dayton, Ohio. Excellent reputation and referral base. Base salary $120,000, benefits and bonus structure. EMR, diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet vascular studies, CO2 lasers, all aspects of DME. We seek a surgeon that is well-trained and personable to join our group of 4 podiatric surgeons. Would like to have this individual buy in to the practice eventually. Please send CV and to Ohiodoctors@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Exciting Opportunity! Associate position. Must be Board Qualified. Joining all Board Certified Doctors in foot surgery and reconstructive rear-foot and ankle surgery. Respond to: Podiatryoffice@doctor.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA

A well-established, midwest multi-physician practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT podiatrist. Applicant should be well trained surgical physician, completed a 12/24 month residency, & board eligible. Practice offers high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume: 712-258-9977.

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ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF BAY AREA

We’re looking for someone entrepreneurial to join our growing practice. Must have great people skills, clinical/surgical skills, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Send your CV and cover letter to: cvpodiatrist@gmail.com

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed PODO2345@AOL.COM 516-476-1815.

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