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January 28, 2025 #7,942  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Should there be a licensing distinction between surgical and non-surgical podiatrists? |
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| PODIATRIC SUPERGROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
AL Podiatrist Opens Upperline Clinic in Greystone Park
Upperline Health, a podiatry-focused healthcare group, has opened a new location along the U.S. 280 corridor in Greystone Park, offering a boutique-style experience for patients.
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Dr. Tameka Lee |
The practice is led by Tameka Lee, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist with more than 26 years of experience.
Source: Hoover Sun [1/23/25]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Exhibitors and Podiatrists Pay Homage to SuEllen Dercher at NY25
Saturday morning at the New York Clinical Conference, exhibitors and podiatrists gathered at the former both of Gordon Labs (Now occupied by McClain Labs) to honor the memory of SuEllen Dercher, former co-owner of Gordon Labs.
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Exhibitors and Podiatrists Pay Homage to SuEllen Dercher at NY25 |
One by one, each individual shared their personal memories of SuEllen and recounted her generousity and support of the podiatric community. To know SuEllen was to love her.
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Keynotes at Malta Limb Preservation Meeting
The historic city of Valletta hosted a transformative symposium on limb preservation and interdisciplinary care, co-chaired by Dr. Corinne Scicluna and Luke Saliba, President of the Association of Podiatrists of Malta (APM). Held before a standing-room-only capacity audience, this landmark event brought together leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the globe to address the growing challenges in diabetic foot care and lower limb complications.
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Dr. David Armstrong Keynotes at Malta Limb Preservation Meeting |
The symposium featured an array of distinguished speakers, including keynote presenter Professor David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California and co-founder of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA). Prof. Armstrong’s keynote address, “Limb Preservation in Diabetes: A Marriage of Team, Technology, and Tenacity,” captivated attendees, highlighting the critical role of innovation and collaboration in reducing preventable amputations worldwide.
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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 |
10 Small Ways to Provide Great Customer Service to Patients
Providing great customer service to patients will make them feel like you are all on the same team, they will be more apt to send referrals, and they will be more willing to make sure you are paid for the time and effort you have spent on their care. Here are 10 ways to provide excellent service to your patients outside of the exam room:
3. Show appreciation and gratitude to your patients
Thank customers in a meaningful and thoughtful manner on every interaction. Say thank you and smile.
Source: Audrey Mclaughlin, RN, Physicians Practice [1/14/25]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
WV Podiatrist Sentenced to 6-12 Years in Prison
Thursday morning, District Judge Michael McGrady sentenced Craig Capron to six to 12 years in prison, which will be followed by another six to 12 years in prison suspended in favor of five years of supervised probation. This means that if he violates his probation, the judge can impose the original six to 12 years. Capron, 59, had been charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor in Campbell County.
Source: Gillette News Record [1/25/25]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) -PART 1 | |
RE: AI for Documentation
From: Steven Block, DPM
I've been using Heidi AI scribing software for a couple of weeks. The ability to generate a note without dictating anything is insane. There's a learning curve but the future of documentation is about to improve exponentially.
Steven Block, DPM, Owensboro, KY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Meltzer raises an often-discussed issue when he writes, "Should a non-surgical podiatrist refer his or her surgeries to a fellowship-trained orthopedist?" This question has been asked by many of our nonsurgical colleagues for as long as I can remember.
When a dentist needs to send a patient for complicated extractions or other dental surgery, he can be assured that the oral surgeon is not going to do fillings, cleanings, or make crowns and bridges. This is not always the case when a non-surgical podiatrist refers a case to a surgical podiatric colleague. In most cases, the doctor getting the referral will assume all podiatric care of the patient, including making orthotics, nail care, etc. Would referring foot surgeries to orthopedists be economically safer for the general podiatrist? Until podiatry reaches a level where podiatric surgeons only do surgery, can Dr. Meltzer's question be honestly addressed?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2B | |
From: Aaron Solomon, DPM
Do pre-medical students know that podiatric medical school is an option? This is an important question to ask when addressing the low enrollment to podiatric medical schools. There was little information given to our pre-med guidance counselors about podiatry school. I was able to get more information from the schools by contacting them directly.
We had faculty from medical and dental schools talk to our pre-medical majors. I wonder if there is any similar outreach on a national level either from APMA or ACFAS to have the opportunity to visit with pre-medical majors and speak to them about the opportunities in the podiatric profession.
I would also look at the schools of podiatric medicine to see if they are continuing to provide an education and curriculum that is commensurate to an allopathic...
Editor's note: Dr. Solomon'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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This shoe is wheely interesting (photo: Noel Bass) |
Source: Chris Francis via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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ESTABLISHED PRACTICE LOCATED IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Specializing in sports medicine, wound care, vascular medicine and laser. Pediatric to mature adults. Modern office with EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Great potential for growth. Located near multiple hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Doctor is retiring. plantationpodiatry@gmail.com
THRIVING PODIATRY PRACTICE IN OKLAHOMA CITY FOR SALE!
$500K gross revenue with $900K potential. Located in a brand-new building with state-of-the-art equipment. Features 4 spacious treatment rooms and space for a surgical suite. Perfect for growth-minded professionals ready to step into a lucrative, turnkey opportunity. Holly@burkmanconsulting.com
WELL ESTABLISHED OFFICE & PRACTICE FOR SALE - MANHATTAN
The practice is located in the Gramercy neighborhood with a private street level entrance with a garden. It is unique to Manhattan due to its low maintenance. It is a well-equipped office with state-of-the-art exam rooms, new exam chairs/beds and digital x-ray imaging. Includes a waiting room, reception area, one large office, 2 exam rooms, 2 restrooms, and a kitchenette. Well-established and busy and conveniently located close to many prominent New York hospitals. The building has a doorman, live-in super, and on-site laundry. It is close to some of the best restaurants in New York and is close to all public transportation. cgasparidpm@gmail.com
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NEW FELLOWSHIPS - FOCUS ON NERVE SX
2 independent fellowships available July 2025. 12 months. Includes 2 nerve training courses and direct mentoring. * ATLANTA, GA Focused on Lower Extremity Nerve Surgery, diagnostics & business practices. Contact: sducasse.dpm@gmail.com. *FT. COLLINS, CO- Focus on Lower Extremity Nerve Surgery and general Reconstructive procedures. Contact: janderson@andersonpodiatrycenter.com Additional contact/reference, info@aens.us
CPME/GME APPROVED PODIATRY MULTIDISCIPLINARY 2 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN WOUND CARE AND HBOT
OPEN HOUSE, 1/29/25 4pm–7pm, Wound Care Center Huntington Hospital, NY. Meet director/ fellows, faculty and staff. Fellowship positions open to new graduated and established practitioners. Generous salary and benefits, no call, no weekends. RSVP to EKERR1@NORTHWELL.EDU for more information
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. Working with infectious disease, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. -The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, 4 weeks of paid vacation, personal days and paid health benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
MOBILE PODIATRIST - SAN DIEGO
Now hiring at www.barefeet-podiatry.com. Offering highly competitive compensation as an independent-contractor, flexible schedule, assistants handling administrative work. Cloud-based EHR, equipment/supplies provided, other benefits. 2025 graduates welcome. Email: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Small multi location practice seeks podiatrist, non-surgical/surgical. Flexible schedule with percentage based salary. Licensed in Florida with immediate start date. Please send resumes to nppodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN)
Full time position available immediately. A very busy schedule and competitive compensation package is being offered. Our EMR system is MacPractice and digital x-ray is 20/20 Imaging. Sonoace ultrasound, a PinPointe laser, and an EPAT by Curamedix as well. Please visit our website www.greatfootcare.com and send resume to DrKassaris@GreatFootCare.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - PHOENIX ARIZONA
Established Podiatry practice in the greater Phoenix area with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. Please submit your CV to: Manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARIZONA
OneSource Senior Healthcare seeks Associate Podiatrists to provide on-site care in Phoenix, Tucson, and Nevada. Enjoy excellent quality of life, autonomy, and no evenings/weekends. Requirements: DPM, state license (assistance available). We offer competitive pay, EHR/iPad tools, and a supportive team. New grads welcome. Contact: info@onesourcemobilehc.com 888-495-4489
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ATLANTA
Seeking podiatrist with residency training, fellowship training or experience with significant focus on diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, framing, nailing, flaps, etc. Not a simple wound care position. Position primarily hospital based taking all consults for diabetic lower limb related admissions, surgical and non-surgical, with patient follow up in office-based wound care center. Individual willing to work to establish treatment protocols/guidelines to be used throughout large practice and hospital system. Send resumes diasurgeon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Multi office Podiatric Medicine and Surgical practice in Maryland seeks full-time associate. Must be highly motivated and energetic. A competitive compensation package with incentives and includes many benefits. Modern facilities with excellent support staff to help ensure your success in our practice. If you would like a new home for your podiatric career, please contact us. Send resume to rscpod@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER METRO NY AREA
Curalta Foot + Ankle, with locations throughout the tri-state area, is hiring a surgical podiatrist to join us in the Greater Metro NY area. The ideal candidate has 3 years of post-residency experience with board qualification by ABFAS a plus practices evidence-based medicine, has strong ethical character and excellent bedside manner. This opportunity offers long-term growth and stability, including equity in the practice. The group will provide the candidate with resources to succeed, including mentoring, education, marketing, and growth opportunities. We offer a full employment package including competitive salary, malpractice and health insurance, 401(k), CME allowance. Email: doctorinquiry@curalta.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – UPSTATE NEW YORK
Multi-podiatrist, multi-office practice. This practice has been in business for over 70 years. You will easily obtain your caseload for board cert. Salary range $175,000-$250,000. 3-year residency trained. Fellowship a plus. Board Certified, Eligible ABPS. Partnership after 1 year. For more detailed information - Podiatryofcny@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON ARIZONA
Associate(s) wanted for busy practice. All phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. Ownership opportunity available. Please submit current resume to Transcription697@AOL.com. Interviews to be conducted at ACFAS Annual Seminar in Phoenix or by Zoom.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC associate with training in F&A surgery, wound care, hospital in-pt management and well-rounded clinical skills. Great opportunity for continued growth with great diversity in patient mix. Opportunity for a great incentive salary. Email cover letter, CV, and LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Well established, fully equipped single office private practice looking for part/full time associate. Candidate should be highly motivated with strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive salary, bonus structure, paid malpractice and benefit package. Potential for buy-in available if interested. Please email CV to schapman1@woh.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, 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- WINCHESTER, VA
Very busy, well established, two office podiatry practice in northern Virginia seeks motivated and hardworking, well- trained podiatrist. All aspects of podiatry. Excellent compensation package with benefits including relocation assistance. Email cover letter, CV and references to info@drandrewvincent.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - BEVERLY HILLS - SIGNING BONUS
We are looking for a podiatrist to provide service to our in-office patients, nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program with thorough surgical training. CA state podiatry license, DEA ,and California Radiology/Flouro License. Board certification/qualification preferred, and later required during employment. Looking for well rounded, personable candidate for our growing group of 5 podiatrists and 1 Nurse Practitioner at 5 locations, with plans of expansion to other office locations. Competitive 6 figure base, lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including, health insurance, 401K with match, etc. Contact wendy@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Awesome opportunity to join a well-rounded, growing, podiatry practice in Raleigh, NC. We are looking for an associate who is hardworking part time/full time. Working with awesome office staff, EMR, and latest technology. Competitive salary and incentives. NC license is a must. Please send contact info and CV to iiicmstewart@aol.com or call 252-813-3136.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Looking for a highly motivated and skilled foot and ankle surgeon. Different types of foot, ankle and leg pathology. Varying ages. Full & part time podiatrist position needed. Latest computer system, digital X-ray, digital fluoroscopy, ultrasound and vascular Doppler. Very generous pay, yearly raises, healthcare, dental, vacations and holidays. Top public schools in Florida. 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach, 30 to Orlando airport, 45 to Disney World and Universal Studios. brevardfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN, NY
A group podiatry practice in Brooklyn and Queens is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with excellent compensation with excellent growth potential. Must be motivated, and hardworking. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Seeking Associate to practice on Central Park West in a modern, newly renovated office on corner of CPW/85th Street. Part Time, New York licensed and In-Network with insurances, percentage to be discussed with overhead and staff included. No call or weekends needed. Inquiry contact: Bradschaefferdpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPEN - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED FOR BUSY MIAMI PRACTICE
4-5 day schedule available. 150k-200k annual salary. M-F 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. No nights, No weekends, No On-Call. MUST SPEAK SPANISH. Email resume to: southfloridapodiatryjob@gmail.com
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