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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,234 Subscribers Daily
February 08, 2016 #5,595  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Multi-Disciplinary Team Ensures Optimal Care for Diabetics: MD Podiatrist
Dr. Adam Spector, a Maryland podiatrist underscores the belief that the care of diabetic patients should be multi-disciplinary, in which vascular, neurology, endocrine, infectious disease, internal medicine, orthopedics, and podiatry are cohesively intertwined to facilitate optimal treatment.
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Dr. Adam Spector |
“In my opinion, neglecting to include any one discipline is a high predictor for undesirable outcomes,” Spector says. “As a vital member of the wound care team, podiatrists have multiple roles to play; they are usually the first physicians to recognize the significance of the ulcer. Podiatrists surgically debride necrotic tissue or drain infections when necessary – an often neglected, yet fundamental tenet of treatment. I make sure my diabetic patients have all the other pieces of the puzzle in place. We can’t achieve long-term success for these complex patients by ourselves.”
Source: Linda Harper, The Chesapeake Physician [January/February 2016]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN CAUSES | |
Podiatrists Return From 11th Mercy Mission to Nicaragua
Charles Morelli, DPM and Jeffrey Siegel, DPM recently returned from their 11th mission trip to Nicaragua. They again brought students and residents from around the country for training, and to allow them to assist in the training and education of the orthopedic residents at HEODRA hospital in Leon.
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(L to R). Drs. Jeffrey Siegel, Julie Rosner (resident, Chino Hills, CA), Charles Morelli, and Shawn Braunagel (resident, Boston, MA). |
This year’s theme turned out to involve many post-trauma deformities with four Ilizarov frames, bone and soft tissue tumors, flat and cavus feet, bunions, etc. It was again a great mix of pathology for the residents, as well as the Nicaraguan residents and attendings. Sponsors for this mission included Bako Labs, ICS Software, MTF, Stryker, BME, and Mr. David Kidder.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
96-Year-Old FL Podiatrist Still Doing Surgery
Would you trust a 96-year-old surgeon to cut you open? In Fort Lauderdale, there's no shortage of patients for Dr. Albert R. Brown, a podiatrist who has spent more than six decades helping people solve their foot problems. Often that involves filing down foot bones or the bony bumps — known as bunions — that form over bones. If Brown isn't the nation's oldest practicing surgeon, he's one of them. No such category exists in the Guinness World Records. "However, the category is active and open to applications," Sofia Rocher, public relations and digital coordinator for Guinness World Records North America Inc., wrote in an email.
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Dr. Albert Brown (Photo: Amy Beth Bennett) |
Born in 1919 in Detroit, Brown became a pharmacist in 1940 and volunteered to help fight in World War II. He became a podiatrist in 1950 and quickly noticed how much pain resulted from traditional foot surgery methods. He says "little by little, I figured out what we now call minimal invasive surgeries," shifted his procedures away from hospitals, and since 1974, he has worked exclusively from his office. Brown was one of a handful of podiatrists to pioneer minimally invasive procedures, say alumni of the national organization founded by the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel [2/4/16]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
WV Podiatrist Accused of Failing to Repay Loan
A couple in Mt. Gay claim they loaned a Logan podiatrist and her husband start-up funds for her medical practice, but have never been repaid. Judy Dingess and Matthew Lewis filed a lawsuit on Jan. 21 in Logan Circuit Court against Dr. Jamie Hall-Jasper and Scott Jasper, alleging breach of contract.
According to the complaint, the Jaspers signed a promissory note from Digness and Lewis for $53,771.71, plus interest, agreeing to repay the amount through 25 percent of all incoming insurance payments. The plaintiffs seek a jury trial and recovery of the loan amount, plus interest and additional damages determined by the court.
Source: Robert Hadley, West Virginia Record [2/4/16]
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| BIOMECHANICS RESEARCH | |
U.K. Survey Aims to Discover Which Health Professions Prescribe Foot Orthotics
A team from the University of Salford, England, School of Health Sciences has launched a national survey to discover which health professions provide foot orthotics. The team also wants to know what type of patients and devices are involved. The survey is open until June. The aim of the survey is to learn about the variations between individual clinicians and professional groups in the use of foot orthotics, how skills in using orthotics are developed, and how research affects practice.
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Chris Nester, BSc (Hon), PhD, a podiatrist and professor who heads the research program, said, “We are pretty convinced that foot orthoses are a good intervention, but the NHS [National Health Service] is struggling to understand where they are provided. While podiatry and orthotists have a strong voice in this field, other professions are not represented.”
Source: OandP [2/4/16]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Your results in the seven years you have been doing kyphoplastys into osteomyelitic bones with antibiotic- infused cement are reported to be 96.5% successful. Why is this not the standard of care today?
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Dr. Jeffrey Karr |
Jeffrey Karr: I feel that the real issue is that there is not an FDA-approved method for treating osteomyelitis. As a result, industry is unable to support a lot of exposure of the percutaneous antibiotic delivery technique (PAD-T). I’m hopeful that this will change with a few of the new papers that are coming out soon, as the results clearly speak well for this technique.
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Drs. Sev Hrywnak and Stan Blondek |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest will be fuuture medical school founder Sev Hrywnak, DPM, MD and pediatrician Stanley Blondek, DPM, MD. You can register for this and future events by clicking here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Companies Form New Alliance to Target Health-Care Costs
From: Wenjay Sung, DPM
A recent Wall Street Journal article was titled "Companies Form New Alliance to Target Health-Care Costs: Twenty major employers band together in bid to hold down the cost of providing workers with benefits."
Does anyone know why this isn't considered collusion or why doctors and medical groups can't do this same thing? If podiatrists could share information about contracts with insurance companies, wouldn't that help in our negotiating power? No, I'm not pushing for a tower model where we share a tax ID; I'm asking about sharing data.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Los Angeles CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS QUICK POLL) | |
From: Stephen Doms, DPM
I recall two occasions when degree changes were granted in a very short period of time. In California in the 1960s, the CMA tried to eliminate DOs by having them change to MDs and then closed the DO schools. I think that about 85% of DOs turned in their degrees to obtain an MD certificate.
Then in the late '60s or early '70s, the DSC chiropodists were able to change to DPM degrees with evening and weekend courses at the colleges of podiatric medicine, specifically with courses in pharmacology and surgery. It can be done.
Stephen Doms, DPM, Hopkins, MN
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From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Kudos to Dr. Garoufalis for pointing out how important it is for patients with diabetes to be aware if they have dry cracking skin. Many diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease have developed serious complications leading to amputations as a result of dry skin that lead to cracks and infections.
What compounds this problem is that because many diabetics do not have pain associated with this seemingly innocuous skin condition, they tend to be non-adherent when we advise them to use emollients. We can, however, do more for these people. There are many products that can be purchased and dispensed from our offices that do wonders for diabetics with dry skin. The advantage to going the route of in-office dispensing for this condition is that we can monitor adherence. If a patient returns 8 weeks later to have his nails debrided and still has dry cracking skin and says that he or she still has a full bottle of the emollient that was dispensed, it is time to have a conversation with the patient about what the ramifications are of his or her non-adherence. Having such a conversation could be limb-saving.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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The x-ray of these sneakers show that they have plenty of "zip." |
Source: Nick Veasey via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WISCONSIN
Our well established podiatry practice in central Wisconsin is looking for a full-time Podiatrist to join our team and who enjoys developing long-term care relationships with their patients. Position will involve seeing patients at Clinic, Assisted Living Facilities, Surgery Centers and Hospitals. Very competitive salary tgleason@familyfoot.org.
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ROCHESTER, SYRACUSE, AND SURROUNDING AREA
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Rochester, Syracuse, and their surrounding areas. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Positions available immediately! inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - WESTERN NY/PA
Busy multi-location practice seeks personable energetic hardworking podiatrist. Come utilize the full extent of your Podiatric training! Competitive salary, bonus, and partnership. NY/PA license required. Send CV to: jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking an associate to join our practice now or summer who is ethical, skilled, hard working, personable to join our team. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Must be BC or BQ. Open also to already established seasoned podiatrist. Email to: novapodjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Immediate available for right candidate: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Great work ethic, good people skills, team player. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. six figure base + bonus + benefits, partnership buy-in. Best schools and named one of the best places to live. klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare123@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Eau Claire areas of Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH TEXAS
Are you looking for a group practice in North Texas? Do you like a fast paced environment? Are you board qualified or certified in surgery? Can you start as early as this summer? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, please send an email to greatplacetowork@faant.com with the caption "I'm your next associate" in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Multi doctor group has an associate position available to join our busy practice. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Our practice is extremely diversified with all aspects of podiatry including wound care. If you are well trained, outgoing, personable and would like to join our team, please e-mail a cover letter and your cv to joinourgroup2016@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking Full Time podiatrist for two upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset and Huntington. Excellent work environment with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. phendizadeh@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, Inc., the largest mobile podiatry service in Florida has openings for full time podiatric physicians servicing SNFs, ALFs and Senior Independent Living located throughout Florida. Physicians are provided local facilities, assistants, administrative support including scheduling and billing. All expenses including malpractice insurance, travel allowance, etc. are covered. Exceptional benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, 401K retirement plan with company match as well as excellent health insurance. First year six figure salary is guaranteed! Second year profit sharing. Most second year doctors earn $150,000 and up. FL License required.Email CV to Rob Cash admin@KGHP.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 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 (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - UPSTATE SUBURBAN NYS
$300,000 revenues and $150,000 documented cash flow. Over 25 year history and a sterling reputation produce referrals from other medical providers. An up-to-date practice includes SammyEHR for practice operations. $139,000 includes practice and all equipment. Contact Edward Granka at egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
30 year old general podiatry practice. State-of-the-art medical suite renovated 4 years ago Modern equipment, prime location, large physician referral base, full hospital privileges. No house calls, nursing homes or hospital ER call. Established patient base and unique opportunity for surgically-oriented podiatrist in the Berkshires (Western MA) Priced to sell quickly due to personal and medical concerns. Additional info best achieved via conversation. Contact: dross@albany.twcbc.com or cross12@nycap.rr.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - UPSTATE SUBURBAN NYS
$300,000 revenues and $150,000 documented cash flow. Over 25 year history and a sterling reputation produce referrals from other medical providers. An up-to-date practice includes SammyEHR for practice operations. $139,000 includes practice and all equipment. Contact Edward Granka at egranka@businessbrokeragegroup.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on link to view website.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MASSACHUSETTS
South Shore Well established 40 yr part time practice. Excellent physician and patient base. Office condo in medical/health club facility. Basic EHR system. Condo can be rented or purchased. Contact @hanover_doc@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Established 30 year old practice for sale or for partnership with buy-in. Fully equipped modern upscale office. All the newest technology, including laser, diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray, and EMR System. Fully trained experienced staff. Contact drfoot44@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 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 (800) 284-5451.
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