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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,054 Subscribers Daily
March 06, 2024 #7,703  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
FL Podiatrist Shares 3 Things That Make Best Running Shoe
Jacksonville podiatrist Candice Kennedy, DPM said three ingredients make up the best running shoe for you. First, make sure the shoe is not too loose. That could cause you to roll your ankle.
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Second, make sure the shoe provides good heel support. The heel counter needs to be thick and rigid to cradle the heel. Third, pay attention to where the shoe bends. "The shoes should bend in the toebox. If it flexes in the midfoot, it means the shoe is too flexible and could cause injuries," says Dr. Kennedy.
Source: News 4 Jax [2/29/24]
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| PODIATRIC SUPERGROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
GA Podiatrist Joins Ankle & Foot Centers
Ankle & Foot Centers of America ha announced the opening of its newest location in Loganville, GA. Integral to this opening is the introduction of Cameron Neilson, DPM. Dr. Neilson earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University.
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Dr. Neilson compreted his comprehensive podiatric residency training at Emory Healthcare in Decatur, GA.
Source: Decatur Business News [3/4/24]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Podiatry Revolutionizing Foot Health in Mauritius
In the heart of Mauritius, a groundbreaking venture is changing lives by addressing a crucial, often overlooked aspect of healthcare. Zahra Chouthy, a skilled podiatry graduate, together with her husband Usama Anwar, has inaugurated Podiatry For All, a clinic poised to tackle the pressing needs of lower limb health in Curepipe. This innovative clinic not only offers podiatric services but also integrates physiotherapy and general practitioner services, creating a comprehensive care model for the community.
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Zahra's daily encounters with patients underscore the dire need for specialized foot care in the region. Mauritius, an island nation, faces about 500 preventable amputations annually, a staggering number that Podiatry For All aims to reduce through its services.
Source: Geeta Pillai, BNN [3/4/24]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Billing Tips for Practices
The implementation of these billing tips can be a transformative step towards improving the financial health of your primary care practice.
7. Medicare billing compliance
Follow the guidelines set by Medicare's Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) when billing for services. Noncompliance could lead to denied claims and financial penalties. Make sure you know what kind of Medicare provider you are: par, non-par or non-participating. If you are a Medicare provider, make sure that you know and have access to your provider transaction number (PTAN). It is notoriously difficult to get through to Medicare without your PTAN and it is equally difficult trying to determine your number if you did not make note of it when you received your Medicare welcome letter.
Source: Tina Hsiao, MBA, Physicians Practice [2/15/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME) | |
From: Steven Kravitz, DPM
Congratulations to Tracey Vlahovic, DPM and Steve McClain, MD for being elected to the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame by the readers of Podiatry Management magazine. This is indeed a great honor from our peers and as such represents a very esteemed recognition that a very few can obtain. They both deserve it. They spent countless hours educating thousands of practicing practitioners in their respective specialties. Congratulations to both recipients. You both worked for it and you deserve it.
Steven Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem,NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRIC PODCASTS) | |
From: John Throckmorton, DPM
It was great finally seeing acknowledgement and attention given to the Blake inverted orthotic. As a biomechanical podiatrist (old school), I’ve used these orthotics multiple times to avoid surgery and keep my patients walking great. I find it funny that at podiatry meetings, if I mention the Blake inverted orthotic to younger podiatrists (under age 40), they answer, “Huh?”
Three-year residencies are the best in our profession and a one-year fellowship added is great, but learning biomechanics of the lower extremity and foot is what makes our profession better than orthopedics when it comes to keeping humans walking and running.
John Throckmorton, DPM, Moorseville, NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
"A significant portion of the older podiatric profession are the notional progeny of chiropodists. For many of us, the first exposure to our future profession was afforded by individuals with the letters DSC behind their names." - Tomczak
I highly doubt your statement to be true. Where did you get your statistics? I do not believe there are many 80+ year-old practicing DPMs in any leadership roles in their state or the APMA. If there were, things would not be so messed up!
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Michael Uro, DPM
I just read Dr. Rod Tomczak’s response to “A Short History of Podiatric Discontent and Frustration”. I whole-heartedly agree with all he had to say. I have enjoyed practicing podiatry for 45 years. I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed the era before managed care...a time when we were paid 2/3s more for surgery than we are today. The reimbursements for surgery today are an insult to the training, experience, and risks that podiatric surgeons take every time they walk into an operating room.
When I came to Sacramento, I was welcomed by the podiatric, MD, and DO communities. I am grateful to those mentors such as Mitch Mosher, DPM, Larry Gerelli, DPM, Randy Sarte, DPM, and...
Editor's note: Dr. Uro's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Medical Advantage Update
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
In a recent issue of Becker's ASC Review, 5 more newsworthy stories regarding Medicare "Advantage" Plans appeared. This includes issues regarding delayed access to care (22% for MA vs 13%) for traditional Fee for Service Medicare, fines due to delays in providing mail order medications, one healthcare system dropping Humana and Aetna, another suing Humana, and lastly, a JAMA study showing that MA enrollees receiving less intensive post-acute care as compared to beneficiaries in traditional Fee for Service Medicare.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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For a materials girl? (Photo: Imke Panhuijzen) |
Source: Judith van Vliet via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE- MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Amazing opportunity to take over a thriving established practice. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care and practice the way you want with unlimited potential. Affordable with immediate income. Financing available. Wonderful place to live and practice. Serious inquiries only. Contact: wwfootclinic@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – ALBANY, NY AREA
Busy Med/Surg Podiatry practice near Albany, NY. 40+ years in professional bldg with good street visibility. Local hospitals with well integrated podiatric services. Large, loyal, multigenerational patient base. Large physician referral source with steady new patient stream. Willing to Stay during transition. Contact: pondviewpod2@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TREASURE COAST, FL
Treasure Coast (Martin/St. Lucie County). 40 YO part-time general practice 2 locations grossing average 200K. Please no brokers email practiceforsaleflo@comcast.net with phone number for information.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Modern, well established since 1986. Busy, 75 new patients a month. All aspect of podiatric services. Fully equipped, certified EHR, laser, digital x-ray, vascular machine, Pad net. In-house billing, well run. Located within a mile from hospital. Owner is willing to stay as necessary during transition. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2024. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
FELLOWSHIP POSITION – FLORIDA
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, well-rounded hospital-based group practice located just North of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, well-trained with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - MIAMI, FL
Immediate position available for well-trained podiatrist to join a busy practice to see patients in office, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in Miami area. Must have good bedside manners. Compensation starting at $160,000 plus bonus. Please send your resume to podiatry001@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA
Immediate opening for a podiatric surgeon with interest in wound care, podiatric medicine, foot surgery and clinical research. Ankle surgery and reconstructive rearfoot surgery is not available. Ideal candidate is board-certified/qualified with prior clinical experience. MGH is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and our podiatric physicians are eligible for faculty appointments through department of orthopedic surgery. Excellent salary and benefits. Please contact Dr. Landsman. alandsman@mgh.harvard.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Join a busy professional practice with 13 locations across SWFL. Associates in Medicine & Surgery LLC is a well established leader in the podiatry space in SWFL. Excellent long-term opportunity for a well-trained podiatrist with enormous potential in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, and clinic. Large and diverse demographic of patients. The position is full time and will be paid a base salary with bonus incentive. For more information, please email Wyatt Hilderbrand (Operations Director) at whilderbrand@aimsfl.com. Please include your curriculum vitae, and a brief message expressing your interest in our area and position
PART TIME PODIATRIST - CALIFORNIA
Established Southern California practice currently looking for a part-time, motivated, and caring podiatrist. We are seeking someone with interest in wound care, diabetic care, and surgeries. Please send your current CV with availability and per diem rate. socalfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, VERNAL, PRICE, MILLCREEK OR WVC, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Vernal, Millcreek, Price or WVC , Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SAN DIEGO
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.barefeet-podiatry.com) is looking for podiatrists to see patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, & skilled nursing facilities. We offer a flexible schedule (Part-Time/Full-time), excellent monthly compensation, and dedicated support staff. Immediate open position. Also July 2024 graduates are welcome. Please email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! - GAINESVILLE, FL
Surgically trained podiatrist needed. 40% of collections first year and equity partnership after that. Looking for someone to start now in Gainesville, FL. Located close to the surgical center and hospital. Seriously interested podiatrists please send CV to podiatry42984@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Established 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. Benefits include: competitive six-figure compensation ranging from $155,000-$250,000, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and 401(k) plan. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your podiatric medical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
A busy midtown Manhattan multidisciplinary sports medicine practice is looking for a non-surgical podiatrist. All applicants must be able to work both morning and evening hours Monday-Thursday. Salary is $175,000 plus an annual bonus. There is potential for growth. Please e-mail resume to drgee319@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – SOUTH CAROLINA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in these territories: Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work. Part-time and full time available. Candidates should be personable, driven and hard working. All phases of podiatry including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Generous salary, malpractice, 401k, vacation days and holidays. For inquired, please contact drlevy@starrettpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VANCOUVER, CANADA
Busy, well-established practice looking for motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical and people skills. 2 office locations. CASH PAY. Lots new patients monthly. Huge growth potential. Practice allows great work-life balance. NO CALLS. Competitive pay structure and sign-on bonus. Non-Canadian, new graduate, experienced DPM applicants welcome. Email CV to podiatryvancouver@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN (OAKLAND COUNTY/DETROIT SUBURBS)
Outstanding opportunity, well established group practice, general podiatry, surgical forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full time). Responsible, motivated team player with good communication skills, base salary + bonus,+ benefits, malpractice, continuing education. Confidential reply CV & letter of interest to: DPMposition@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSOURI
Amazing opportunity with a highly reputable practice in the Midwest. Wonderful place to live and practice in a fast-growing suburban community. We are recruiting a board qualified/certified Podiatrist with opportunity for ownership. Enjoy a great work environment with a strong support staff. Ideal for someone who wants to provide high quality foot care. We have a substantial patient base which will provide immediate income. We offer a competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Independent, private practice. Submit your CV to stcpod@att.net or call Edward Stein, DPM at (314) 565-2739.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 20k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before April 1st, 2021. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Looking for a motivated podiatrist to be part of the Foot & Ankle Concepts Inc. team in Santa Barbara California and Ventura county California. Our practice includes surgical and non surgical care of the foot and ankle. Starting salary of 250K, please send resume to alangroudi@gmail.com www.footsurgeon.com
FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - KY, MA, and MD
Rapidly expanding podiatrist owned and operated company offering full and part time positions servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs in Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Inquire about availability in other states as well. Send CV and inquiries to info@thepodiatrycompanyllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLAND, TEXAS
Successful, well respected multi-location, podiatric group seeking one physician with experience in wounds/diabetic care, and one physician with experience in biometrics/orthotics. Please send current resume with availability and Texas license status to alexandra@nevillefeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC associate with training in F&A surgery, wound care, hospital in-pt management and well-rounded clinical skills. Great opportunity for continued growth with great diversity in patient mix. Opportunity for great incentive salary. Email cover letter, CV and LORs to podiatrypracticesc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call, hospital call required. Maryland license preferred, BQ required. Full benefit package available. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALGARY, CANADA
We are looking for a podiatrist comfortable with all aspects of podiatry, ranging from surgery to foot care. We have four exam rooms and an accredited in-office surgical suite, digital x-ray, shockwave and EMR. Must be able to work in Canada. Partnership opportunities available. Please contact lalani@alpinefootankle.com
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