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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,458 Subscribers Daily
February 27, 2019 #6,363  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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What is the best way to achieve parity with other allopathic physicians?
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Proprioceptive Training
“Proprioceptive training is an essential element of the rehabilitation process. Not only can it lead to an increase in strength and mobility, but more importantly, it can drastically reduce the risk of reinjury,” says Mohammad Rimawi, DPM, a Board Qualified Foot and ankle surgeon in New York City.
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Dr. Mohammad Rimawi |
Similarly, barefoot training may help build the strength in your intrinsic foot muscles, an under-rated way to help injury-proof your body. “Under the proper supervision, barefoot training may lead to an increase in balance and proprioception,” says Dr. Rimawi.
Source: Dan Girodano, Men's Health [2/15/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist Joins HBOT Center
RegenQuest has announced the newest addition to the center, podiatrist and limb preservation expert Steven Jaffe, DPM. Dr. Jaffe is a podiatrist who has been treating patients for over thirty years.
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Dr. Steven Jaffe |
Board certified in foot and ankle surgery, podiatric orthopedic medicine, and certified in wound care, Jaffe received a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in St. Louis at Lindell Hospital and Barnes Health System.
Source: Digital Journal [2/16/19]
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
NY Podiatrist Coaches HS Hockey Team to Championship
On February 23rd, 2019, the Xaverian High School Varsity Ice Hockey Team, coached by podiatrist Anthony Esposito, DPM won the CHSHL "A" Division Championship, taking home the trophy for the first time in 17 years. "After 12 years as the head coach, it was exhilarating to finally win the title," said Dr. Esposito.
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Dr. Anthony Esposito hoists championship trophy |
Many prominent New York podiatrists, including Drs. Nicholas D'Angelo, Jeffery Falcone, Sandro Frasca, Raymond Mollica, Rock Positano, and Ronald Soave attended Xaverian High School.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Key Steps to Mitigating Your Cyber Risk - Part 2
Continuing cyber attacks on healthcare providers emphasize the need for medical practices of all sizes to make cybersecurity an essential part of their business. Here are seven steps to strengthen your practice’s cyber security position.
2. Secure your systems - Unprotected systems and outdated programs and software are frequent points of attacks for cyber criminals. To safeguard your systems:
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Install antivirus and anti-malware software to scan email attachments for viruses and your system for malware.
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Install a firewall to protect your network by monitoring and controlling the incoming and outgoing data streams.
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Regularly update your programs and software. Promptly install all software updates since these often contain security patches addressing vulnerabilities discovered since the last update.
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Encrypt your data. Several readily available programs allow you to encrypt a select group of files, or for a more secure option, your entire hard drive.
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Regularly back up your data to a secure cloud platform, an external hard drive, or to both. Backups will enable you to recover your data in the event it is damaged, lost, stolen, or held hostage with ransomware.
Source: Joseph E. Guimera, JD, Physicians Practice [2/21/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The passing of William (Bill) Meharry Myers, DPM
Dr. William (Bill) Meharry Myers, 99, made his transition on February 16, 2019 at Inspired Living in Bradenton. William earned his Doctor of Surgical Chiropody (Podiatry) degree in 1948 from the Ohio College of Chiropody in Cleveland, OH.
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Dr. William Myers |
After receiving his podiatric degree, he also received a commission from the United States Medical Corps as Lieutenant in the inactive reserve. William was a mathematician at Wright Patterson Air Force Base while building his podiatry practice.
Source: Dayton Daily News [2/24/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
I had the pleasure of knowing this gentleman in his later years. I watched him operate on a 12 year old IDDM patient who had mosaic verruca bilaterally on almost the entire plantar surfaces about 6 years ago. He did not prep the foot, but cut the heel pad to the fat layer and turned it around and sutured it back on the foot with the plantar side down. He dressed it without any topical antibiotic.
Three weeks later, he had the young man come in to show me what the surgical site looked like. The verruca on both feet were gone. It was not his first line of treatment, but was used for resistant verruca that had failed multiple other treatments. I admit I must have gasped when I saw him do the procedure, and later was discussing it with a dermatologist friend of mine who said, "I use that technique often for resistant warts." It is an interesting concept to make the body build up its own immune response. No, I have not used it, as I cannot say this is a standard of care my insurance would defend .
Cynthia Cernak, DPM, Kenosha, WI
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From: John L. Trench III, DPM
I was appalled to read Dr. Alan Sherman's guest editorial in the January 2019 issue of Podiatry Management. His proposal, that only 20% of the profession be trained in "advanced surgery", while the remaining 80% be consigned to podiatric medicine and "minor surgery", is nothing new. Nor is it anything the majority of the profession, or our patients, want or need.
This proposal is just a rehash of an attempt made in the late 1980s and the early 1990s to strip surgery from the majority of our profession and to make it the sole, very lucrative province of a minority, with the majority of us relegated to...
Editor's note: Dr. Trench's extended-lenght letter can be read here.
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From: Tom Silver, DPM
I have found that the best way to achieve parity is to become "the specialist" in foot and ankle care whom the allopathic physicians in our area know and trust with their patients’ foot and ankle care. This requires a) constant marketing to let them know who we are and what we do, b) constant nurturing of the relationships we make with individual practitioners and group practices, c) striving to provide foot and ankle care that is far superior to their fellow allopathic physicians so that there is no reason for them to send these patients anywhere else and d) striving to treat the patients they refer (as well as all other patients) in a manner they are "not accustomed to" from most allopathic physicians.
Tom Silver, DPM, Golden Valley, MN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Suspended ambulation? (photo: Julien Boudet) |
Source: Iris van Herpen, Finsk via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH EASTERN NEW YORK, CORNING, NY AND VERMONT
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in North Eastern NY, Corning (and surrounding area), and Vermont. Great opportunity for part-time income. Position available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minde associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field. Full benefits package including 401k w/ match. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years. Eventually selling the 3rd location and becoming an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations as well, so real estate investments are also possible. Investment shares available in physician/hospital owned surgical center. Don't miss this unique opportunity. AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION W/BUY IN OPTION – MARYLAND
Very busy established practice looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! We are participating with three local hospitals and all insurances. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more!! Please send C/V and cover page to: marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TENNESSEE
Well-established multi-specialty physician practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Would be joining a podiatry group with a 40+ year-old established practice. Perfect opportunity to enter academic medicine, as the group is the faculty practice plan for a large medical teaching institution. Demonstrated experience in management of foot problems, experience in foot and ankle surgery, and an interest in teaching and training required. Submit CV’s to uch_hr@uthsc.edu
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA
3 location group practice requiring a full-time Associate Podiatric Surgeon with minimum 3 years of surgical residency training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Must be comfortable with all foot and ankle procedures. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. Traveling by car is required (not just public transportation). Interested candidates can contact via email: delucia@faasny.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Love the great outdoors? Beautiful state parks, fishing, skiing, snowboarding and no crowds! Associate for rapidly growing multi-physician practice. Competitive pay partnership track available. Future plans include surgery center that new associate would have partner opportunity in. Send CV and contact information to: ceo@Advanas.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Busy practice seeking full time Podiatrist. Competitive salary. State of the art facility. Please email resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com or call: 516-902-1073.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – WESTERN WASHINGTON
Busy 30-Year established practice in Auburn, Washington in medical office building connected to MultiCare hospital. Practice scope included Clinic, hospital-based surgery, hospital consultations, and hospital wound care clinic encompassing forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Will stay on 3 months during transition. Send resume to Dgusman@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VESTAL, NEW YORK
Well established, part-time practice. Average 3 days/week. Yields personal income range of $200-$250K. Well maintained 2500 sq.’ office and equipment. Willing to introduce and train. Contact: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SYRACUSE NY
30 year old established practice FULLY furnished/equipped (turnkey). 850 sq feet. Great location in medical district. Over 4000 patient following; 1000 current. Grossed $220,000/yr on 3 days/week. Rental of space NOT INCLUDED. Asking $90,000 or best offer. Will send pics. Doctorsuzi7@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice in rural East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, asking $300K. Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL TEXAS
Small independent office for sale. Includes all equipment /turnkey. Serious inquiries only. Please call for pictures and price. Located in a lovely small community. Wonderful for families. Physician retiring. Email to Susieintx@aol.com
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