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We've just mailed the February 2013 issue of Podiatry Managment. This 212-page special Annual Survey issue includes our cover story, "Making Every Dollar Count" as well as an assortment of features, including our informative columns, and a CPME-approved CME.

Feb 2013 Podiatry Management

CA Podiatrist is Guest Instructor at Stanford University Medical School

Amol Saxena, DPM of Palo Alto, CA was recently a guest instructor for Stanford University Medical School's course "Anatomy in Society." He was asked to critique undergrad students' projects on foot and ankle anatomy, gait, and footgear.

Dr. Amol Saxena at Stanford Medical School

Saxena recently published a Level II study on comparing ESWT, Placebo ESWT, and EPF surgery for plantar fasciitis on athletes in the Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal. The ESWT patients were part of a nationwide Level I study sponsored by Storz Medical AG previously presented at the AAOS Annual meeting, which will be published in another journal.

TX Podiatrist Elected President of Medical School Faculty Senate

George Liu, DPM has been elected president of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Faculty Senate. He began his term September 27, 2012. The president of the Faculty Senate presides over 32 elected members from each department, representing 2,487 faculty members at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Dr. George Liu

Among the Senate’s primary responsibilities are development, review, and recommendation of policies that affect the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and its faculty body.

Source: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX

TX Podiatrist is Co-Editor of Textbook on External Fixation

Dr. Thomas Zgonis is co-editor of a new textbook titled External Fixators of the Foot and Ankle published by Wolters Kluwer Health (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).

Dr. Thomas Zgonis and New Textbook

Dr. Zgonis is Associate Professor, Fellowship Director in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, and Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

Court Inundated With Letters of Support for IN Podiatrist Convicted of Embezzlement

Fifty family members, longtime friends, former podiatry patients, neighbors, business associates, and political leaders have written letters to a federal judge in support of former Lake County official Tom Philpot seeking leniency as he faces sentencing on five counts of embezzlement. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Philpot, who served multiple terms as Lake County clerk and coroner, was convicted Aug. 3, 2012, of embezzling $24,000 from county government by illegally giving himself salary bonuses between 2004 and 2009 while serving as clerk. He took the money from a federal fund earmarked to improve the collection of court-ordered child support payments.
 
Source: Jim Masters, NWI Times [2/7/13]

Query: Web-Based Billing Systems

We are considering switching from our server-based Medisoft billing program to a web-based billing software program. What experiences have PM News readers had with NueMD, CollaborateMD, or any other web-based billing software systems?  

Mark K. Johnson, DPM, West Plains, MO

RE: Etiology of Hallux Varus (Jordan Sheff, DPM)
From: Edmond F. Mertzenich, DPM, MBA
 
I recommend looking into some form of rheumatological problem or some form of neurological problem. I did a Web search on spontaneous hallux varus and Pubmed came up with an abstract of 5 cases by Grandberry on "Idiopathic Adult Hallux Varus" in Foot Ankle Int. (1994 Apr; 15(4): 197–205). Jahss published two cases of spontaneous hallux varus in Foot and Ankle International, January 1983. In Jahss' article, one of the patients had a past history of polio. Look at these articles. They may assist you.
 
Edmond F. Mertzenich, DPM, MBA, Roscoe, IL, doctoreddpm@frontier.com

RE: Etiology of Hallux Varus (Jordan Sheff, DPM)
From: Ed Cohen, DPM

A lot of neurological conditions can be helped by foot surgery. A modified lateral wedge Reverdin-Isham-Akin osteotomy, along with angulated and/or lateral wedge proximal phalangeal base osteotomies for the second, third, and fourth toes would correct these deformities. This would allow the patient to wear normal shoes. The advantages of these procedures are that no fixation is necessary, and they can easily be performed under fluoroscopy using minimally invasive foot surgery.
 
Ed Cohen, DPM, Gulfport, MS, ECohen1344@aol.com

RE: Kudos to Paul Kesselman, DPM
From: Eddie Davis, DPM

Paul Kesselman, DPM is to be commended on his work on behalf of podiatric medicine and his assiduous attention to the plethora of regulations required by CMS. It would be good if we could clone Paul and place a version of him in each of our offices to assist in the adjudication of Medicare/DMERC claims and ensure compliance with the complex web of regulations forced upon us. The fact of the matter is that there is a cost associated with such efforts to comply, and when such costs are added to existing overhead at a time of declining reimbursements, one must decide if it is worthwhile to continue such services.

Medicare has inherent...

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

RE: CA Podiatrist Discusses Treatment of Plantar Tears (Neil Hecht, DPM)
From: Daniel J. Tucker, DPM

I too must agree with Dr. Hecht. There is no indication for repair of an acute plantar fascial tear/rupture, regardless of the extent. The treatment of choice is conservative care, with protected immobilization as the primary focus. 

Daniel. J. Tucker, DPM, Atlanta, GA, reekat@aol.com

RE: CA Podiatrist Discusses Treatment of Plantar Tears
From: Amol Saxena, DPM

In 2004, Brian Fullem and I published a paper on plantar fascia tears in the orthopedic journal, American Journal of Sports Medicine (which has the highest impact factor in orthopedic journals): ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15090382. The average return to activity was 9 weeks, with no athletes (including professionals) requiring surgery when following our treatment regimen. This is an often referenced article in the orthopedic community.
 
I highly recommend that all "foot and ankle specialists" read this. Anecdotally, I know of one professional baseball player who tore his plantar fascia and had it repaired acutely. He eventually had it released. Incidentally, prior to that, his other foot also had a release for plantar fasciitis .
 
There is a recent chapter "Plantar Fascia Injuries" we just published in Foot and Ankle in Sports Medicine edited by David W. Altchek, M.D, Jonathan T. Deland, M.D., Rock Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, and Joshua Dines, M.D.,(Lippincott, 2012) that highlights the current evidence-based treatments, including indications for surgery. Acute plantar fascial injuries are not one of them.
 
Amol Saxena, DPM, Palo Alto, CA, Heysax@aol.com

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PRACTICE FOR SALE - MISSION VIEJO, CA

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PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND

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LOOKING TO COMBINE PRACTICES - MANHATTAN

Looking to add or combine a conservative podiatry practice with a DME license at my Wall Street and Upper East Side high tech locations. Opting out of Medicare to go totally cash. I turn away insurance patients every day. Serious, capitalized responders please. Dennis Shavelson DPM at drsha@lifestylepodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA

Seeking associate with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com

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 - SOUTHWEST FL

R U a PM&S36 graduate looking for a bright future in podiatry BUT cannot be afraid to work hard to achieve. Complete from nail care to reconstructive ankle/leg trauma. Attitude + god complexes need not apply. Frames, nails, must be comfortable applying. Work hard for a bright future, our group can help you achieve. Send CV, and letter of intent to mny1029@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA

Upstate practice seeking PSR-24/36 trained associate. Full-time position with partnership opportunity. Plans include new office and EHR System. Hospital privileges. Near Hartwell Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Please send CV to palpodiatry@att.net.

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Looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a state-of-the-art well rounded Long Island practice with hospital privileges? Then our office is what you're looking for. Located 20 miles from NYC, LI offers great schools and lifestyle. Perfect for an experienced practitioner or 2013 residency graduate who is ethical, productive, and board certified/qualified looking to be part of a winning team now and in the future. Want to be a partner in a successful practice or own your own office? Serious motivated practitioners only invited to send their CV and personalized cover letter to: mets724@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

Join our 19-doctor group, with 13 locations, in MD and VA. EMR, digital x-rays, ultrasound, computerized scheduling, certified ambulatory surgical centers, hospital and physician referral base. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to hearing from you. We are www.footandankle-usa.com

PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN/SURGEON - CHICAGO AND SUBURBS

Chicago Podiatric Surgeons is searching for a full-time podiatric physician/surgeon. Prefer ABPS qualified/certified with experience in private practice. Great benefit package and partnership opportunities. Please send letter of interest, CV to dr.tcarr@gmail.com

POSITION AVAILABLE - BALTIMORE MARYLAND

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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.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA

Immediate position for hard-working, motivated, ethical DPM wanted to treat long-term care pts, house calls. Reliable transportation needed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS you have a CURRENT FL license AND an ACTIVE FL Medicare Number. Serious inquiries only. mobilefootdoc@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, NY

Looking for a highly motivated surgical trained podiatrist in the Orange County, NY (West Point area). Hospital, wound center and surgical center affiliated. It is a busy practice that covers hospital inpatients, Wound Center, and takes ER call. The applicant has to be trained in all foot surgery and be able to handle advanced diabetic wound care. The practice is a 1 hour car ride from NYC and is close to hiking ,fishing ,skiing and state parks. Please Email a CV and contact info to clsp4@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NY, TX, PA, and IL

Looking for podiatrists to see patients in nursing facilities in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Please contact me at doconcall02@aol.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH/CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

PSR-24/36 trained individual for busy practice in family-friendly college town. Seeking personable, ethical, motivated individual to join our well established practice providing all aspects of podiatric care. Competitive salary and benefits package with partnership opportunity. Reply with letter, CV and photo to: Jagerone@aol.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - VA (SOUTH CENTRAL)

Thirty year established practice seeking associate. PSR 24/36 training, must be highly motivated, personable, ethical and willing to provide all aspects of podiatric care. Early partnership opportunity with potential ownership. Competitive salary and benefits. Excellent opportunity for a successful career. Please send CV to footcare2020@aol.com or fax to 804 733-5946.

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