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The Voice of Podiatrists
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March 03, 2021 #6,898  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME | |
Markinson, Kraus to Be Inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame
Podiatry Management Magazine has announced that Bryan Markinson, DPM and Jason Kraus have been elected to receive the 2021 PM Lifetime Achievement Awards. They will be inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame on Saturday July 31st at the Hall of Fame Luncheon held in conjunction with the APMA Annual Scientific Meeting [The National] in Denver, CO.
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Dr. Bryan Markinson and Jason Kraus |
Dr. Markinson, the 38th podiatrist to receive this honor, has distinguished himself through his clinical concentration on podiatric dermatology and tumors. Jason Kraus, the 15th non-podiatrist to be inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, is a nationally renowned podiatric entrepreneur and innovator. Full biographies of both honorees can be found in the March Issue of Podiatry Management Magazine.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Tiger Woods Might Likely Need an Ankle Replacement: FL Podiatrist
Michael Zuri, DPM, a doctor of podiatric medicine and board-certified physician who specializes in sports injuries, explained the severity of the injuries Woods suffered last week. "He's going to have multiple surgeries over the next week or two," said Zuri. "This is definitely of a limb-threatening nature. Do I think he'll lose his leg? Probably not. ... The next week is crucial. Infection is a major concern. I would say a month is when they'll kind of know what's going on as long as he doesn't have a bone infection or soft tissue complication. This is a tenuous thing for a while."
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"Even if the leg heals, all the bones heal, everything heals, he's going to be dealing with arthritis from this," said Zuri. "These types of crush ankle injuries, if it's the ankle that was shattered as well, those have a high percentage of arthritis within a five-year period. It's likely he might need an ankle replacement. He's going to have multiple surgeries over the next year and probably surgery in 10 years. This is going to be a long, long thing for him. These types of multi-traumas to the leg are just devastating."
Source: Kyle Porter, cbssports.com [2/24/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist Joins Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
Michael DeVito, DPM has joined Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI), one of the largest podiatry practices in the Midwest. Dr. DeVito will see patients in the newly acquired WFAI Chicago Ridge location beginning March 1.
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Dr. Michael DeVito |
Dr. DeVito is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a podiatric residency at Mercy Hospital and fellowship at Doctors Hospital of Hyde Park in Chicago, IL. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
NY Podiatrist Provides Tips on Buying Shoes For Bunions
When it comes to running shoes, a comfortable fit is always important but it's even more critical when you have bunions. Mohammad Rimawi, DPM says, "A wide toe box will help alleviate some of those symptoms by accommodating for the boney bump caused by the bunion."
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Dr. Mohammad Rimawi |
Flexibility is another important feature, both in the toe box and around the shank. If a shoe is too stiff, your foot will rub and chafe more, causing pain and potential blistering, Dr. Rimawi explains. A flexible toe box, on the other hand, allows the big toe to move more freely while you run, helping to reduce irritation.
Source: Rachel Cavanaugh, mic.com [2/28/21]
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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 | |
Improve Your Patient Experience With These Steps - Part 1
1. Make Your Practice Look and Feel Engaging
Patients will judge your practice before they even meet you. Making a good impression starts with a well-designed, patient friendly website where the public can learn about your practice: including your mission; the credentials of your physicians; the range of services you offer; your location(s) and office hours. Also don't forget to include interactive tools that allow patients access to even more information via pull-down menus, a map and directions to the office, and a portal for existing patients to make payments, schedule follow-up appointments, and communicate through secure e-mail.
Remember that a welcoming practice also depends on an appealing, clean, and comfortable office with amenities to ensure patients feel cared for and important, in both the reception area and the exam room.
Source: Angie Villamaria, Physicians Practice [2/26/21]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: MIS Surgery on a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia
I have always avoided operating on anyone with sickle cell (not trait) anemia. However, I would like an opinion from some of my colleagues on an unusual situation. I have a 16 year old patient who is having real psychological problems because of severe painful hallux valgus deformities. She is bullied, made fun of, and refuses to go to school because of her feet. The parents are all for having it done, though I explained the risks, and though I have not spoken to her PCP yet, he gave her a medical clearance. Does anyone have experience operating on a sickle cell patient, or should this be avoided at all costs. The procedure would be performed in an outpatient ASC using minimally invasive surgical techniques.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Podiatric Associations Should Provide Free CME Webinars
From: Judith E. Rubin, DPM
One thing none of my colleagues have ever written about is the expense we have to pay for credits to maintain our licenses. $529 for 20 credits is ridiculous. I pay over $1,000 in my state of Texas to be a part of the TPMA and AMA. When people are struggling to get PPPs to keep their practices going, I think it is ridiculous to pay these kind of prices for credits. MD and DO credits cost them nothing. They can use the UpToDate app and get all the credits they need for free. Can we do the same? They can’t believe we have to pay $529 for a webinar. Their webinars are free as are the lectures the hospitals put on for free. Don’t you feel, my friends and colleagues, that for the fees we have to pay to be in our states' podiatric medical associations, we should get a 25 credit seminar/webinar for free? These expenses are not deductible on your PPP loans.
Judith E. Rubin, DPM, Cypress, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Fauci and Double Masking
From: David Secord, DPM
I was pilloried by a number of individuals the last time I pointed out that the actual (not make believe) science demonstrates that cloth and O.R.-type masks are ineffectual for impeding the aerosols which carry viruses and that the grand majority of studies quoted by the cognoscenti are talking about droplets and not aerosols and, therefore, have no relationship to the question of whether masks work.
Now that media darling and pathological liar Anthony Fauci has decided that if one worthless mask isn't enough, two (or maybe a dozen) would be a lot better (and the CDC confirmed this absurdity) and has decided that you still need to wear a worthless mask even after receiving the vaccination for the COVID-19 virus (which makes absolutely no sense). I thought it was time to take another whack at it. I've attached a nice article about the subject, which no one will read. It has links to several studies by Xiao and Konda (which no one will read) which conclude that masks have no effect upon transmission or reception of the aerosols which carry viruses.
Mask wearing has had no effect upon the contagion rate, death rate or transmission of the virus. Lockdowns have had no effect, except to destroy the economy. Social distancing has no effect upon the area under the curve of a closed set cohort. It is time to stop being sheep and believe the (actual) science.
David Secord, DPM, McAllen, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Lance Malusky, DPM, Thomas Silver, DPM
Sorry Dr. Ressler, I agree more with Dr. Gurnick on some carpet for flooring. We mandated vacuuming corns, nails, and calluses rooms between patients. My patients preferred the warmer carpet, to walk barefoot on, after removing their socks to walk to the exam chair.
Lance Malusky, DPM, Dayton, OH
In my old office, we had carpet in hallways and treatment rooms with linoleum in the procedure room. The carpet trapped everything from dirt, dust, and stains - including blood, Betadine, etc., and showed a lot of wear over time. It was a major job to clean the carpet and we couldn't do it often enough. The linoleum discolored over time and had stains and multiple nicks in it.
In our new office, we have large white tiles in the reception area, hallway, and procedure room. In the treatment rooms, we have wood laminate that has a warm, rich look to it. They are all incredibly easy to clean, never stained, and only a few very small nicks on the laminate over the past 10+ years. As a result, patients constantly comment on how clean our office looks! The only areas we have carpet are in the low traffic areas: business office, storage rooms, and my private office.
Thomas Silver, DPM, Golden Valley, MN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Priya Parthasarathy, DPM
I read with dismay the response from Dr. Morelli to the article including podiatric medicine and surgery on the list of “odd jobs that pay well.” Dr. Morelli notes that if state and national associations would produce fewer "knock your socks off and do your feet smell campaigns,” podiatry might be better understood by the public. I urge Dr. Morelli to take the time to familiarize himself with recent APMA campaigns. APMA has never produced a campaign on foot odor, and “Knock Your Socks Off” was an award-winning campaign promoting the need for regular diabetic foot exams. In the past five years, APMA through its member Communications Committee has produced incredibly successful public education campaigns on topics including peripheral neuropathy, surgery, limb- and life-saving diabetes care, and peripheral vascular disease.
Our most recent campaign, launched in November 2020, urged the public to keep their regular diabetes care appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic. That campaign generated 70 million media impressions, 3.4 million advertising impressions, and 1 million impressions on social media, among other outstanding results. The relationships our member spokespeople build with reporters when they discuss “lighter” topics such as footwear pay significant dividends when we reach out to those same media to pitch our campaigns.
Each and every one of APMA’s public education campaigns includes an easy-to-use member tool kit with multiple resources for members to help spread the word about podiatric medicine and surgery at the local level. Member involvement in these campaigns is a critical component of their success in educating the public. Dr. Morelli, I hope you’ll take advantage of the tool kit for our upcoming April Foot Health Awareness Month campaign, which will focus on podiatry’s critical role in sports medicine.
Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, Chair, APMA Communications Committee
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Also serves as a salad colander? |
Source: Kunihiko Morinaga via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES AND SEMINARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Our podiatry group is a well-established, busy practice in Orange County, CA. Part-time or full-time associate positions available for immediate consideration. Offering competitive compensation. Must have completed 3-year surgical residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to asbpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN COLORADO
Looking for an associate/partner for a small practice in a small town. Must have ABPS board qualification/certification and must be able thrive in a rural setting lacking the conveniences of a metropolitan area. For more detailed information text 970 209-3776.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH FLORIDA
Energetic, compassionate, and capable individual. All aspects of podiatry with focus on sports medicine and surgery. New state-of-the-art second office. Near the coast. Full or part-time position. Competitive salary and benefits package. Must be BQ/BC. Please email CV, Reference letters, and a brief paragraph about yourself. nffhumanresourcesac@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Available immediately. Home visits/ some facilities/ some office hours . Illinois license is required. Existing patients’ base. Net $250-325K. logistics are provided. Full- and part-time are available. Contact vadim.goshko@gmail.com or 312-375-6430.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL PA
Once in a lifetime opportunity for a highly motivated physician. We are located in the fastest growing county with a top-rated school district. Our newly expanded office features digital x-ray, MLS Laser, EPAT, DME, 4-D Orthotics, ABI, extensive OTC products including orthotics and footwear. We service a large hospital system and train residents in a 3-yr PMSR. Must be BQ /BC FF/ RRA and interested in Limb Preservation. Offering six figure salary with sign on bonus, PTO, full medical/dental, STD/LTD, 401K, malpractice insurance, all dues and CME paid, partner opportunity. Send CV to footpainpros@gmail.com
PODIATRIC SURGEON – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of podiatric services, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If you are ready to live, work, and play comfortably; send letter of interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BILLINGS, MONTANA
Tired of COVID and the city? This is your chance to have the position you've been dreaming about. Need board qualified associate wanting to work hard & enjoy the rural life of Montana. Work ethic and personality will deliver you an above average income. Join the largest group in the region. Base salary plus bonus, malpractice and other benefits. Email for details and to set up interviews. craig.mclaws@mt-podiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CENTRAL, PA
www.martinfootandankle.com is looking for a professional and energetic associate. Practice is high volume and full scope. Practice includes: 5 offices, 4 PT gyms & 2 shoe stores. Competitive compensation & benefits. Send letter of interest and CV to jbowen@martinfootandankle.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS fellowship avail, must be BQ ABFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN RURAL NORTH CAROLINA
20+ year old practice in North Carolina, all aspects of podiatry. Loyal patient following, physician referral base. EHR, staff in place. Low overhead. Great potential for any type of podiatrist. Will stay for transition if desired. 252-813-3136.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Well established practice is looking to expand and have eventual partner and possible even transition to possible buyout. Compensation along with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Look for pleasant person, who is desiring to become Rearfoot and Ankle certified along with skills in wound care and general foot-care. We have a large referral base and new office, digital x-ray, lasers, EMR, etc. Please send CV to scfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ABINGDON, MARYLAND
Immediate associate position for a well-trained, highly motivated and compassionate individual. Rapidly growing, well established practice with a loyal patient following and strong physician referral base. Offering competitive salary with bonus structure, 401K, PTO, CME allowance, health (including vision and dental) and malpractice insurance. All aspects of podiatry with emphasis on wound care/diabetic surgery/limb salvage. Please email cover letter and CV to michael@mkblockdpm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Immediate Full-time or Part-time. General podiatry. Offices in Durham and Oxford. Diabetic foot care, diabetic shoes, custom orthotics/AFO, reconstructive surgery, wound care, shockwave therapy, laser nail, hospital/surgery center. Ideal for experienced podiatrist or recent graduate. Salary plus bonus and benefits. Must have NC podiatry license and BC/BQ. oxfordjob123@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN NEW YORK
Private practice looking for a full time associate to groom for ownership A place to practice medicine and have a great lifestyle. Opportunity to obtain cases for boards as well as treat common podiatric conditions (including palliative care) in the office. Keys to success: Desire to be an owner within 2 to 4 years, willingness to invest in practice though community involvement and the openness to both learn and teach new podiatric care techniques. Competitive compensation and benefits. Is this for you? Find out contact: YourPracticeNow@gmail.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 – NORTH NEW JERSEY
Seeking bilingual, highly surgical trained associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, North Jersey podiatry group practice. Motivated, entrepreneurial, individual who desires to join a private independent practice. Partnership opportunity, with full practice medical management services in house. Send your CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN, NJ
Associate position available for busy Northern New Jersey practice seeing all aspects of podiatric care. Seeking part or full-time associate who is highly motivated and well trained to start in July. Offering base salary plus incentives. Email CV to mhdpm1@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2021. 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 drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOCA RATON FLORIDA
Great central location. 35 year practice, grossed $600,000 in 2020, without surgery or wound care. Ready to retire but willing to stay for transition. Averaging 30 new patients a week. Sammy EMR, digital X-ray and Pinpointe laser. Email - mbk418@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TEXAS
COVID Proof practice grossing 500K in 2020 - 2 ½ days weekly. Primarily biomechanics - orthopedics. Easily double gross by retaining surgery & wound care. Freestanding office included with 4+ TX rooms. No money down owner financing available. Can stay for transition. Contact fjhenry2111@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOSTON, MA
If you have the personality to work well with others, this 0pportunity for an experienced podiatric surgeon to join this practice and become the owner is for you. Competitive compensation and benefits package. High volume of surgery with large referral base. Well established infrastructure & operating strategy. Owner financing available. Contact us now: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WHITE PLAINS, NY
This established practice has been operating for more than 25 years in key market location. Full range of office services and surgery. Opportunity to grow practice and have outstanding return on investment. Priced to sale. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
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