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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,179 Subscribers Daily
February 16, 2022 #7,148  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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PM News will not be publishing the week of February 21st, 2022. We will resume publishing on February 28th, 2022.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Discusses Best Treatment for Blisters
“A blister forms as a protective mechanism to protect irritated skin,” says Marque Allen, DPM, of Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio. “The fluid in them is filled with cells which are actually trying to heal and protect the skin. The bubble around that allows the area to begin healing,” he says. Foot blisters often form when you’re walking or wearing ill-fitting shoes, and ultimately friction is the culprit.
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Dr. Allen says that you should not pop the blister because as soon as it has popped, it must be treated like an open wound that will take longer to heal. Even though blisters can be painful, popping them will almost always make them feel worse, Dr. Allen says. This is because, when you drain that healing fluid, the two layers of skin will touch, and the raw skin beneath your blister will sting. Dr. Allen says most friction blisters heal within a day if they don’t get infected, picked at, or continually worn by a shoe.
Source: Hannah Schneider, Well+Good [2/13/22]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Named Chief Medical Officer of AOTI
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc. (AOTI) a leader in non-invasive sustained wound healing solutions, has announced a number of significant additions to its Leadership Team, bringing to the company over 100 years of combined strategic experience: Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM has beeen named Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Garoufalis is Co-Chair of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders and past President of both the APMA and the International Federation of Podiatrists.
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The following podiatrists were named to AOTI's Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board: David Armstrong, DPM, Robert Frykberg, DPM, and Lee Rogers, DPM.
Source: Street Insider [2/14/22]
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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 | |
Tips to Survive February - Part 4
With only 28 days, February is a short month but it can still add to physician burnout. Here are some ways that physicians can treat February the same as any other month in terms of maintaining an effective work/life balance:
4. At work, ensure that you take a few strategic minutes here and there to walk down the hall, perhaps leave the building, and stroll about. Or, do whatever it takes to stay limber. Perhaps close your door and do some stretches. You will feel like a new person, and it won't even take you more than 60 to 90 seconds.
Source: Jeff Davidson and Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [1/24/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
RE: The Passing of Peter Myskiw, DPM
Dr. Peter Myskiw, 69, passed peacefully on February 5, 2022 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona with his beloved wife, Jennie, at his side.
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He graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1978. He opened a private practice in Casa Grande, Arizona. His compassion, kindness, and positive nature endeared him to his patients for over 35 years.
Source: Funeral Innovations
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
RE: The Passing Peter Myskiw, DPM
Peter was a classmate of mine. He moved to AZ for a residency and set up a practice there. He worked until a few years ago as his health declined. He was a great guy. Everyone loved him. He and I were the only single classmates and we traveled around the U.S. every weekend and in the summers. He will be missed.
Rich Belli, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
As Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again." When I first got into practice, there was an outspoken Brooklyn podiatrist named Ike Tereno who devoted his entire practice to treating wounds with nutrition. He even started a society to teach his findings and he lectured to whoever would listen to him. Ike was laughed at, called a quack, and I don't know if the society he founded still exists. Now in 2022, Ike can look down from heaven and get the last laugh.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES) -PART 1B | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
I began my journey into nutritional medicine in 1987. I started a teaching institute in 2000, after 13 years of experience treating thousands of patients holistically at the mechanistic level before treating symptoms. I self-hosted seminars because I could not get any support from the colleges. I wrote often in this forum back then. I wrote articles to assist other DPMs that were interested in becoming more comprehensive in their approach to podiatric medicine. Very few were interested in learning. Those that did, did not stick with it. I’m sorry to say I was unsuccessful at getting our profession to embrace what I had to offer. My practice is a functional medicine/regenerative medicine paradigm.
After 35 years of experience, it’s amazing to me to see a post on DFUs that includes nutrition, as if this is new information. With 3/4 of your immune system in the gut, I should not have been an army of one all these years. Podiatry is so far behind in the practice of health-promoting protocols that manage mechanisms and stimulate reparative pathways. I gave up on you guys a long time ago out of frustration. I fielded criticism, attack, and incredible ignorance from some in this profession until I just walked away. I have enjoyed an incredible journey in MY chosen field of foot and ankle care and at 67 years old, still love what I do and help people in a way my traditional training could not come close to. Is nutrition important in healing DFUs? How could it not be?
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, NY, NY
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Noy Biri via Virtual Shoe Museum
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Whew!! 2022 IS FINALLY HERE!!
The New, Exclusive, More Inclusive 2022 Podiatry Coding Manual
From Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC is available immediately!!
It is fully updated! It contains ALL of the most up-to-date information to aid in coding and billing for appropriate reimbursement and documentation to support what was billed including the 2021 and 2022 E/M CHANGES. You will again see why so many podiatry offices across the country refer to this book as their “Bible” when it comes to billing, coding, and documentation.
Only $125 including shipping!!!
Available in Book, Flash Drive, and CD Formats
No credit card? No problem. Just mail a check or money order to:
Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC, 2027 Bayside Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – LUNULA LASER
PRACTICE FOR SALE - QUEENS/NASSAU BORDER, NY
40 year successful well established full time solo practice store front. All phases podiatry. 4 treatment rooms, digital x-ray, physical therapy. Free parking. Most insurances accepted. Current owner looking to retiring, Will stay for transition. Contact bkfootdr@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW HAMPSHIRE, SOUTHWESTERN
Established practice with history of strong cash flow (avg $325K collections - two days per week). Opportunity to expand or enter practice. No routine care. Full array of services with growing patient base. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK CITY
26 year old Park Ave. practice for sale. Lease till 2028. 575K gross pre-pandemic, Current 250K for 3 1/2 days. 2 Midmark chairs, Orthoscan Fluoroscopy, Digital X-ray, Q-clear Laser, Autoclave, Desks, Waiting Room furniture, New ACs, Computers, Printers, etc. Turnkey.Serious inquiries only for entire practice including equipment. Great for new doctor. 917-328-1510 or email JYouner@iCloud.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OREGON
Well established, successful, 35 plus year practice for sale in the Willamette Valley. Fully equipped, 2 locations with lasers, EMR, digital x-ray, shockwave etc., all well maintained. Hospital and surgery center privileges readily available, opportunity for partnership in surgery center. Looking to retire, will stay for transition and assist in your success. Orpod22@gmail.com
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WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Attention graduating residents! Multi-specialty reconstructive surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2022-2023 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic surgery and podiatry in new facility. Full salary, health insurance, housing stipend, with more associate opportunities after completion. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2022. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. A great opportunity for driven personable individuals. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time, board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Surgical opportunities and privileges available at all major hospitals, as well as mandatory office and hospital call rotations that require experience in foot and ankle trauma. Fellowship training preferred, but not mandatory. Pay structure will consist of salary and bonus. Interested candidates can email ACharlie@footanklenm.com.
PODIATRIST POSITION - NORTHERN DELAWARE
Brandywine Podiatry is looking for a non-surgical full time doctor. Primary role would be to provide care in nursing homes/house calls as well as some added office base non-surgical work. Please send CV to: savage6026@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA
Busy two location practice looking for a full-time associate. General podiatry, wound care, sports medicine, surgery, inpatient. Competitive salary, malpractice, paid time off, CME included. Applicant must be highly personable, caring, and self-motivated. New graduate or experienced provider. Submit letter of interest and CV to precisionfootandankleFL@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST POSITION- NORTHERN VIRGINIA (MT. VERNON)/SUBURB WASHINGTON, DC
Large fast growing full scope practice, across the street from hospital. No nursing homes or assistive living. 30-year established busy private practice, looking for potential partnership. Base salary $135K, plus incentive pay, malpractice, PTO, paid CME, and retirement. Send cover letter (“Why I am your next superstar”) and CV to hottoe@capitalfeet.com. Website- Capitalfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Suffolk County seeks full time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Multi-office practice in New York's Hudson Valley. Full-scope Podiatry. Partnering with a NJ Ortho group to be their exclusive NJ foot/ankle provider and acquiring an additional established NY Podiatry practice. Entrepreneurial practice that thrives by offering excellent surgical outcomes, minimally invasive surgery, complex repairs and revision surgery. In-house marketing team, educated staff, CLIA lab, Vascular PADNET, digital x-ray, Podiatry-Specific EMR. Must be confident, detail-focused, surgically skilled and lives and breathes foot and ankle. We are financially strong with increasing revenues annually. Email CV, surgical logs(case details/numbers). Salary $130K-150K/Incentives/Benefits. Drfrankel@frankelfoot.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED – NORTHERN NJ AND LONG ISLAND
1 for NJ nursing homes and assisted living facilities (Passaic County and Northern New Jersey). 1 for Long Island assisted living facilities (Nassau and Suffolk counties) and possible practice work in East Meadow. Great opportunity to earn six figures for the right doctors. Email CV to Jaypurvin@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NASHVILLE, TN
Busy, growing multi-location practice looking for 1-2 new associates in and near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start around August 2022. Competent in hospital care, full-scope podiatry surgery, and business-minded. Looking for hard-working team players. Multiple office-based revenue streams available. Aggressive pay structure with intensive practice management. Relocation stipend, health insurance, and 401k available once vetted. Encourage current senior residents and fellows to apply. sodom@gfacenter.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Concierge Mobile Podiatry Practice is looking for providers to cover various areas of Southern and a few areas of Northern CA. Part-time or full-time. Diverse patient demographics treating multiple pathologies primarily at patients' homes or senior living. Structured as an independent contractor with exceptional compensation (55% to 60%) and bonus structure. Choose your own schedule and areas to cover. Office provides full assistance and supplies with many benefits and services. Send CV to: info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking an associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, busy expanding podiatry group practice in NJ. Looking for a well trained in all surgical podiatrist in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Start date July 2022 Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RICHMOND, VA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in beautiful and historic Richmond, VA. We are a growing group of 141 providers and 87 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed to be considered for this position.
PODIATRIST WANTED - HOUSTON, TEXAS
Seeking highly motivated podiatrist interested in joining a multi-specialty private practice group. Practice includes cardiovascular medicine and podiatry. Looking for podiatrist interested in wound care, foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, limb salvage. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Send CV to: INFO@THVMG.COM
PODIATRIST POSITIONS – FLORIDA/SOUTH CAROLINA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the state of Florida and South Carolina. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS
Multi-location group practice seeking DPM to take over existing clinic. Only 25% Medicare. No Medicaid, travel, or nursing homes. On-call your option. Solid clinical/surgical balance. Earnings not capped by salary and group’s market leading patient satisfaction driving rapid growth resulting in our doctors at top end of compensation surveys. Must desire to work in autonomous environment where you operate your own clinic while having the benefit of being part of a group. Please send CV to StlPodGroup@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking ABFAS board qualified/certified DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry/podiatric surgery. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to tbeidemandpm@keystonefootdoc.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK
We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office podiatry practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Ample growth opportunity for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Please forward CV to: jobs@hvfa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Expanding practice, established in the community for forty years, is seeking a full-time associate. Candidates must be highly motivated with great people skills. Well rounded office based practice with no nursing home or assisted living work. ABFAS qualified individual could easily get surgical numbers within 1.5 years if this is your goal. Benefits include: generous transparent bonus structure, PTO, paid malpractice, paid CME and positive working environment. Email CV to: bergenfaa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SYRACUSE/UTICA, NY
Great opportunity for a new associate to join a rapidly growing team. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual who would be ready to get their board surgical numbers within the first year. Please send resume to: docryanlee@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time or Part-time podiatrists to do home , assisted living, nursing homes, adult daycare center visits in NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Energetic group practice looking to expand. Seek ABPS certified or PSR-36 trained DPM. Must be well versed in footcare, rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic wound care. Senior physician considering retirement or transition to part time work. Early partnership opportunity. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking ABFAS board qualified/certified DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry/podiatric surgery. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to tbeidemandpm@keystonefootdoc.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time Podiatry Associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General Podiatry and Surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com.
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