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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,151 Subscribers Daily
January 31, 2025 #7,944  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management® https://podiatrym.com
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Should there be a licensing distinction between surgical and non-surgical podiatrists? |
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NCFAS Awards Eleanor Upton Volunteer Award to NC Podiatrist
The North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society (NCFAS) recently awarded the Eleanor Upton Volunteer award to Kevin McDonald, DPM for nineteen years of service to the Society. Eleanor Upton served as the executive director of the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society for thirty years, 1982-2012.
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(L-R) Jean Kirk and Dr. Kevin McDonald |
“Eleanor Upton had a zest for living that few could match. Receiving an award with her name on it truly means a lot. North Carolina is a great place to be a podiatrist,” said Dr. McDonald. The award was presented by Jean Kirk, Society Administrator.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Conducts 17th Annual Shoe Drive
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam received 275 pairs of footwear from Bruce Pinker, DPM's 17th Annual Holiday Shoe Drive for the Homeless. These shoes benefit the Essential Goods for Basic Needs program for the United Way.
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Dr. Bruce Pinker |
The United Way extends its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pinker and his team at Progressive Foot Care, along with the many donors who made this possible. "Together, our community proves that compassion and collaboration can create real, meaningful change."
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| PODIATRISTS AND JOURNAL CLUBS | |
lerEXPO and Pod Patrol Launch Gaitkeepers Journal Club
lerEXPO and Pod Patrol have announced the launch of the Gaitkeepers Journal Club, a collaboration designed to bring foot and ankle healthcare professionals into a dynamic, behind-the-scenes dialogue about the latest research shaping the field.
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(L-R) Drs. Brad Abicht and Jeff Dikis |
Hosted by Brad Abicht, DPM, Medical Director of lerEXPO, and Jeff Dikis, DPM, co-founder of Pod Patrol, this innovative journal club will feature thought-provoking discussions with the authors of cutting-edge research in foot and ankle care. The Gaitkeepers Journal Club aims to provide a platform for healthcare professionals to engage with experts, dive deeper into the science, and explore how new findings can be applied in clinical practice.
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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:
5. Listen and act when your patients complain.
Deal with every complaint, as complaints can be opportunities to build a lifetime of loyalty from a patient. Make sure that you listen to the complaint, check the validity, take action to resolve it, and then let the patient know how it was resolved. Always assume the patient is telling the truth.
Source: Audrey Mclaughlin, RN, Physicians Practice [1/14/25]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
So does that mean that we have to find this list and check every employee that we plan to hire? If yes, where do we find this list?
Farshid Nejad DPM, Beverly Hills, CA
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. You can check to see if a potential exployee is on the HHS-OIG list by clicking here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Choices
From: Steven Finer, DPM
Teeth: Dentist
Eyes: Optometrist or ophthalmologist
Skin: Dermatologist or esthetician
Ears: ENT or audiologist.
Feet: Podiatrist, orthopod, pedorthist, chiropractor, physical therapist, drug store, dermatologist, GoodFeet store, Internet, or GP.
Steven Finer, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 A | |
From: Evan Meltzer, DPM
In the various letters regarding the low applicant numbers and the educational requirements, there is one important characteristic of the podiatry profession that hasn’t been addressed. Podiatry is a compassionate profession. How many times have you seen a patient who has been complaining of pain for days, weeks, or months; and after your treatment they walk out of your office pain-free? Even if their pain is relieved only for the duration of what you injected.
How many other medical professions can provide this compassionate service? Perhaps this reality can be mentioned to pre-medical students who are considering their future direction.
Evan Meltzer, DPM (retired), Rio Rancho, NM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 B | |
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
I agree with everyone who claims that podiatry is not well known to the public or to pre-med students. All the letter writers are correct in suggesting that podiatrists need to expose themselves! There are no state laws that forbid any podiatrist from exposing himself or herself to the public. Conway McLean, DPM posts the multiple talks he gives in PM News as do podiatrists almost every day. They should be praised. You may say these aren’t directed toward pre-med students, but I might suggest that exposure to potential patients may ultimately result in Aunt Hortense telling her nephew or niece Lindsey, “there was this nicest foot doctor who gave a talk about heel spurs to our senior citizens’ lunch group.” Trickle down exposure of the profession. Any podiatrist can make arrangements to show up for a meeting with a thumb drive and give a talk. APMA is not going to pay for one of their executives to fly out to present to 20 people, but we can all give that presentation.
APMA has canned lectures you can...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear to a Metallica concert? |
Source: Piotr Dluzusniewski via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – ALBANY, NY AREA
Busy Med/Surg Podiatry practice near Albany, NY. 40+ years in professional bldg with good street visibility. Local hospitals with well-integrated podiatric services. Large, loyal, multigenerational patient base. Large physician referral source with steady new patient stream. Willing to Stay during transition. Contact: pondviewpod2@gmail.com
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT AND/OR PRACTICE FOR SALE – MILL BASIN, BROOKLYN, NY
Selling established 25+ year podiatry practice with 3 exam rooms / and/ or 3 Podiatry chairs, X-cel x-ray machine, sonogram machine and Xi-scan/fluroscopy machine. All in excellent condition. Send inquiries at info@podiatristnyc.com
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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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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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.
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
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: doctorinquiries@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
FULL-TIME POSITION – CENTRAL NY
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a per diem podiatric surgeon to join our staff. Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system that provides care and service to people living in an eight-county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York. Rotational On-Call expectations will be required • 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center • Instant Referral Base provided by over 300 Primary Care Clinicians • Salary Range: $130/Hour For confidential consideration, please contact: Ashley Camarata, Medical Staff Recruiter 607-547-6982 or Ashley.camarata@bassett.org
NOW HIRING: MOBILE PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Join our well-established and fast-growing house-call podiatry practice! Provide in-home care to patients at home and facilities across NJ with a flexible schedule and competitive pay. We handle the admin – you focus on patient care! Interested? Send your resume to Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MISSOULA, MONTANA
Seeking full time associate for busy practice in Western Montana with multiple locations. Will consider surgical and non-surgical providers. Salary 100k plus bonus and benefits (medical and 401k). Potential for partnership. Must be board qualified/certified. Send CV and references to admin@missoulafootandankle.com
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 - 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
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 - PAYSON, ARIZONA
Established podiatry practice in the greater Phoenix area with multiple locations and doctors is currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice in Payson Arizona. 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
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