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February 01, 2025 #7,945  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Nutrition Given Backseat in Healthcare: MI Podiatrist
According to Conway McLean, DPM, "It would be absurd to suggest that Americans aren’t interested in health and wellness. But how far will people go to attain this desirable state? A brief review of the sales of home gyms and gym memberships indicates the interest is there. Most of us are at least vaguely aware of the need for physical fitness. What about diet and nutrition? Most Americans are at least vaguely aware of the importance of nutrition. Still, despite the numerous articles written for the general public, many Americans remain confused and uncertain about the dangers and benefits of many foods. The numerous conflicting or uncertain studies on the topic make this understandable."
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"Nutrition is given a back seat in healthcare, geared as it is to the treatment of disease as opposed to the maintenance of health. But nutrition and prevention should go hand in hand, although both are given little more than lip service in clinics across the country. As a reminder, you are what you eat. How else does your body make those new cells? Eat well now…and live better later,' says Dr. McLean.
Source: Marquette Mining Journal [1/28/25]
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| PODIATRISTS AND RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
UTHSA Study Uncovers Key Risk Factors for DF Infection Recurrence
A study published in November 2024 in the International Wound Journal conducted by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) outlined for the first time the risk factors for re-infection after treatment of a diabetic foot infection. According to the findings, nearly half of patients who receive treatment for diabetic foot infections will experience re-infection. Understanding risk factors of re-infection can guide provider care and produce better patient outcomes.
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Leading the study was Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH, a diabetic foot complications specialist and professor of orthopaedics in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine’s Division of Podiatry. He recently returned to UT Health San Antonio — 30 years after completing his residency at the University and then serving as a faculty member — to conduct research on the high-risk populations of San Antonio and the South Texas region
Source: UTHSA, Claire Kowalick [1/29/25]
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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:
6. Go above and beyond what your patients expect.
It is always better to over-deliver on expectations. Make sure you are meeting your patients' needs, then make an effort to exceed them by paying close attention to every detail in the delivery of your services.
Source: Audrey Mclaughlin, RN, Physicians Practice [1/14/25]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: William Beaton, DPM, Lawrence Rubin, DPM
It's about time podiatry distinguishes itself as possessing abilities above and beyond the others attempting to replicate what we are trained to do and which we excel in.
William Beaton, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
In addition to Dr. Finer's list of foot care providers, let's add nurses, pedicurists, and artificial intelligence (AI). As one of the oldest members of APMA, and for the benefit of everyone (including the public), I have connected with APMA in an attempt to acquire a written explanation of how this threat to our existence is being addressed. Is there a strategic plan, or do we just cross our fingers and hope for the best? I will keep you informed of my progress in getting this information.
Lawrence Rubin, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 A | |
From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
Respondents and contributors to PM News have proposed various theories to explain the serious decline in applications to podiatry colleges. Perhaps PM News readers should look at the obvious. How many state societies have changed their names to "foot and ankle society" when they were previously a state podiatry or podiatric society? We have, of course, board certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. We have the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. We have podiatrists essentially denying the fact that they are podiatrists walking about with the prefix Dr. on their jackets. The problem is just that simple. No one uses the term podiatry.
PM News recently published a story regarding an award given by the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society... not by the North Carolina Podiatry Society. We have the Ohio Foot and Ankle Society conducting a meeting. Physicians and other healthcare providers know that we are podiatrists. For example, when I receive a consultation in the hospital for an infected diabetic foot, the residents and the attending in medicine will state, "infectious disease and podiatry have been consulted." Patients frequently do not understand that the "foot and ankle surgeon" they are seeing is in fact a podiatrist. This is to a large extent, in my opinion, the reason that as of the time I am preparing this for PM News, I believe there are less than 300 applicants total for all the colleges of podiatry. You reap what you sow.
Allen M. Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 B | |
From: William Clark, DPM
I believe that I have pretty good insights as a semi-recent entrant into the post-residency world. There are many reasons why applicants remain low, and why many of my cohort regret going into podiatry in the first place.
Number 1, far and away, is that pay is too low coming out of residency compared to our MD and DO counterparts, despite having to pay the same amount for school. Sure, you can make decent money at a hospital and in private practice, but these come with their own separate issues. Hospitals require being on call, rounding, 3 months notice for any vacation, and the usual bureaucratic nonsense that doesn’t involve patient care. Many of my cohort wanted to go into private practice, but major issues with this include price for barrier of entry and complete gatekeeping by our older counterparts who constantly scam us, pay us way too little for what we make for the practice, and lie about partnership/ownership potential.
Smaller issues include a complete neglect of the board process where there’s infighting and not knowing which board you’re supposed to be on for which hospital which honestly just makes podiatrists look like hacks. Patients as a whole have gotten completely out of hand with their expectations and lack of trust in the medical community, making it harder to do our jobs. At the end of the day, the biggest reason we’re at this point is due to older generations completely screwing the pooch at federal, state, and local levels, complete abandonment of opportunity for younger generations, and nonsensical gatekeeping of practices.
William Clark, DPM, San Diego, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Mark Hinkes, DPM, Elliot Udell, DPM
Could it be that podiatry's "Why" is that "Podiatry is a compassionate profession"?
Mark Hinkes, DPM, Nashville, TN
Evan, your line about podiatry being a compassionate profession brought tears to my eyes. That is precisely why I entered the profession. My grandfather had a very painful toe, and he had gone to primary care doctors, orthopedists, and even a dermatologist. No one was able to give him relief. I took him to a podiatrist, and the doctor was able to relieve all of his pain in one session. Right then, I decided to cut short my graduate training in biochemistry and go into podiatry.
Even today, people come into the office with pain and leave pain-free. This is why I will stay in the profession as long as I can.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Fit for a Queen? |
Source: Javier Gasco via Virtual Shoe Museum
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Three office/ four provider group seeks engaging BQ/BC podiatrist to replace retiring provider. Position has established patient flow of 500 encounters/month. No SNF/unwanted call. 150,000 base salary plus bonus, Health & Malpractice insurance, PTO, 401k. Salary w/bonus range to 330k. Text CV to (607)742-7802.
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: 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
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
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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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
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
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