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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,460 Subscribers Daily
March 06, 2019 #6,368  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Puts Emphasis on Prevention, Not Amputation
“The lifestyle in the Valley is high-work, low-income,” said Oscar Corral, DPM, a podiatrist in McAllen. Dealing with devastating wounds is routine, because caring for oneself often takes a backseat to looking after family and putting food on the table.
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Dr. Corral recently stopped doing amputations because it was too upsetting. He focuses now on preventive foot care. “Everybody’s big on the amputations, but not big on the preventive care part. They’re so busy doing hospital consults on patients that already need an amputation... They don’t have time to do the preventive care.”
Sophie Novack, Observer [3/1/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist Joins FHN Family Healthcare Center
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Syeda Roshan, DPM has joined FHN Family Healthcare Center. Roshan is a graduate of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago. She completed her residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital and Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, where she earned an added credential in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.
Source: Journal Standard [3/3/19]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Promotes Proprioceptive Insoles to NFL
One of the many people courting the NFL and the players at the NFL Combine is Emily Splichal, DPM, a Manhattan-based podiatrist and human movement specialist. Splichal is the founder of Naboso Technology, a two-year-old company that makes textured shoe insoles and training mats that claim to help improve athletic performance, reduce the risk of injuries, and improve injury rehabilitation. The Naboso insole isn’t like other insoles on the market. It has a unique textural design that features a series of little raised pyramids that are spaced to the specificity of a nerve on the bottom of the foot. “That nerve on the bottom of the foot is the same nerve that helps blind people read Braille," Dr. Splichal said. “We are essentially stimulating the same nerve, but in the feet."
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Unlike other insoles, Naboso’s doesn’t have an arch. “I try to get them to buy into the idea of an insole that doesn’t have an arch in it," Splichal said. “It’s counter to what people think. But it’s approaching movement from a slightly different perspective." “Every [other] insole that is on the market is designed to approach function or foot pain or foot support from a bio-mechanical perspective, which means there’s arches put in them. “Our insoles are the only one on the market that are based solely on sensory stimulation with respect to foot function, and really, to total body movement and motor control."
Source: Paul Domowitch, The Inquirer [3/3/19]
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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 | |
Key Steps to Mitigating Your Cyber Risk - Part 7
Continuing cyber attacks on healthcare providers emphasize the need for medical practices of all sizes to make cyber security an essential part of their business. Here are some steps to strengthen your practice’s cyber security position.
7. Develop an incident response plan - Despite best efforts, breaches will occur. Identifying, responding to, and containing a breach quickly can significantly reduce the cost and impact of a breach. An incident response plan (IRP) establishes a framework for detecting, acting upon, and limiting the effects of a data security breach. An IRP typically addresses who within an organization is responsible for investigating a security incident, what resources (technical, forensic, legal, public relations, etc.) are available, and enumerates the incident assessment, countermeasures, and corrective and notification actions to be taken.
Source: Joseph E. Guimera, JD, Physicians Practice [2/21/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Albert Conklin, DPM
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Dr. Albert Conklin |
Albert Conklin, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He served in the Air Force in World War II. He had a podiatry practice in Massillon for 38 years and was loved by his patients.
Source: The Repository [3/4/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Thomas Graziano, DPM, MD
With all due respect to Dr. Rettig, I would challenge him and others performing bunionectomy procedures to critically look at the long-term outcomes of their work. As I said in my post on the subject, I agree that patient satisfaction is acceptable in “most” cases after distal osteotomy. It doesn’t change the fact that we take a straight bone and make it crooked with a distal osteotomy. Yes, it’s technically much easier, and yes it’s easier on the patient post-operatively. I was simply stating that long-term, it doesn’t hold up to a 1st metatarsal cuneiform arthrodesis.
It doesn’t mean I don’t perform distal osteotomies. I just don’t push them to their limit because it’s an “easier” procedure. With regard to Dr. Rettig’s comment on counseling his patients, I don’t agree in “trade-offs” and “allowing my patients to choose” which procedure to use on them. They come to you as a specialist to make that decision. Otherwise, thank you Dr. Rettig for commenting on my post.
Thomas Graziano, DPM, MD, Clifton, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Ty Hussain, DPM
“Surgery is an art” as my colleague Dr. Lowell Weil Sr. explained in our academic books. I'm one to agree that the surgery we perform on our patients, albeit the need to meet book guidelines, is to meet the quality of aesthetics and functionality. After performing surgeries over 25 years, I have seen angles that are very high that were corrected with distal osteotomies, and because there was improvement over what the patient had prior, clinical improvement in most cases was the important factor over radiographic concerns.
Ty Hussain, DPM, Evanston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Gail Zucker
Yes, The Sammy Systems has a solution that will meet your needs.
Gail Zucker, The Sammy Systems, Director of Sales
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Wood you wear this stapler-shaped shoe? |
Source: Caro Heuts via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO & NORTHERN IL SUBURBS
Well Established 26 year Growing practice seeking an associate interested in partnership who wants to build a sports medicine oriented practice. Practice has two locations and opportunity to grow. Infrastructure in place. Surgery at local surgery center's and hospital. Contact: Mike Crosby at MCrosby518@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SOUTHERN NJ
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Part-Time ( 2 week days,no weekends) podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in Southern parts of NJ - Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic Counties. Email your resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NATIONALLY
If your passion is to enhance people's independence and quality of life through helping them improve their mobility, then a career as a Preferred Podiatry Group podiatrist could be for you. Flexibility, autonomy, resources, location - they're all yours! Oh, did we mention that there's very high earning potential based on patient volume? Please send an email to recruiting@PPGpc.com if you're interested in learning more about PPG podiatric care for residents in long-term care homes.
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
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 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Turn-key practice with a well-established patient base located 30 minutes outside of downtown Knoxville. Extremity Healthcare has an immediate opening in its Lenoir City practice. We are a 65 physician-plus podiatric super group with outstanding practice management and support services. Looking for compassionate individual with good interpersonal and critical-thinking skills. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice as well as individual career and reputation. ABFAS board qualification in foot and RRA required. Great benefit package to include 401k/health insurance/vacation time/CEU allowance and much more! Contact Director of Business Development, Dr. Ira Kraus, ikraus@extremityhc.com or Talent Acquisition Manager, Loren Erikson, lerikson@extremityhc.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 - CALIFORNIA - SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Long standing, busy 5 Star practice for sale in an updated medical building in the San Fernando Valley. Strong referral base. Seller retiring. Active participation in managed care. Price to sell. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CHICAGO - LINCOLN PARK
Established practice for sale. Conveniently located with opportunity for expansion. Owner retiring. 30% of business cash basis. Excellent patient mix. Full array of services. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH – SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Established practice with consistent volume and good reputation for sale. Physician ready to retire. Will transition. The practice is ideal for starting out or practice looking to expand. Priced to sale. Contact Mike Crosby at Mcrosby518@gmail.com
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
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 - BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
80 year old podiatry practice for sale. All phases of podiatry, primarily palliative care close to hospital and public transportation. Two fully equipped treatment rooms, x-ray and dark room, whirlpools, phone system, motorized entry gate long-term lease available with flexible terms. feetdpm@aol.com and drsiegel32@gmail.com
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
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