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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,469 Subscribers Daily
March 12, 2019 #6,372  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| March 2019 CME |
You can earn up to 50 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) Online
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
FL Podiatrist, 100, Still Reads PM News
Joseph Starr, DPM, a 1940 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, has informed Footprints that he celebrated his 100th birthday last June!
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Dr. Starr is a daily reader of PM News, and comments, "It amazes me how the profession has improved and moved closer to another degree change - MD. I am so proud of how podiatry has changed since I went to classes at the college."
Source: Footprints [February 2019]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
PA Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation on the bottom of the foot. It's often accompanied by heel spurs which are calcium deposits that cause bony protrusions on the underside of the heel bone. "99 percent of the time conservative treatment works," said Commonwealth Health podiatrist Laura Virtue-Delayo, DPM. The treatment starts with cold compresses. Dr. Virtue-Delayo said, "I like when patients freeze a water bottle and roll their heel on it because that will massage it and ice it." Simple stretches several times a day can also spell relief.
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Dr. Virtue-Delayo also recommends wearing running shoes even if you don't run. They're designed to take the wear and tear off your feet. Look for signs of excessive wear on the heels or soles and consider getting orthotic shoe inserts which may help give you the heel pain relief you need.
Source: Mark Hiller, WBRE/WYOU [3/6/19]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Tourniquet Time Linked with Repaired Achilles Tendon Infection
Achilles tendon ruptures treated surgically had a low risk of infection and re-rupture, but these risks were greater in the presence of certain patient and surgical factors, according to study results. “Achilles tendon repairs are associated with a pretty low risk of infection or re-rupture,” Toufic R. Jildeh, MD, of the Henry Ford Health System, told Orthopedics Today. “However, patients with longer tourniquet times and higher estimated blood loss [EBL] and those who had a history of smoking were found to be at increased risk for surgical site infections [SSIs]. Moreover, patients with longer operative times and tourniquet times were also found to have a higher risk of re-ruptures.”
Among 423 patients who underwent surgical intervention for Achilles tendon ruptures between 2008 and 2014, the infection rate was 2.8% and the re-rupture rate was 1%. “With regard to infection, we found that those who were current or former smokers had about a 4% to 4.5% increased chance of superficial infections,” Jildeh said. He noted longer tourniquet times and greater EBL led to an increased rate of deep SSI, factors that could be increased by the hypovascular state of the patients’ Achilles tendons.
Source: Healio Orthopedics Today [January 2019]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
4 Steps to a Successful Post-Merger Integration Process - Part 3
In order to be successful, a merger must be followed up with a detailed course of action. Here are several specific places where physician groups routinely stub their toes when merging. But, if you get them right, your success rate will soar.
3. Culture - Culture is woven into the fabric of a workplace over time. That makes it difficult to see and even more difficult to change. The list of deals that have famously failed because of mismatched cultures is epic. The first, and perhaps most important, rule in dealing with culture during a post-merger integration is to compare the existing cultures and see how they will be combined. Do not downplay the culture as something that will work itself out. It won’t.
The second rule in merging cultures is to know thyself. It is not possible to integrate two cultures based on an understanding of only one of them. Culture assessment should begin way before staring down the path of a merger—and well before the demands of a deal set in.
Source: Nick Hernandez, Physicians Practice [3/5/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of William Harris, Jr. DPM
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Dr. William Harris, Jr. |
Dr. William Harris Jr., who died March 3, was a wise-cracking Savannah podiatrist who got more joy writing novels than treating bunions. His works include Speak Nothing of the Dead But Good, Delirium of the Brave, No Enemy But Time, and Wassaw Sound.
Source: Tommy Barton, The Savannah Morning News [3/8/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert S Steinberg, DPM, Howard R. Fox, DPM
I have given up on carbocaine. No excuse not keeping up with demand, or at least letting physicians know what's going on. I switched to 2% lidocaine and add sodium bicarbonate. I’m happy to report that it works just fine.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
Polocaine (mepivicaine) 1% and 2% is in stock and available from McKesson. I just bought 4 50-cc vials from their Farmington, CT location. It appears that carbocaine is no longer available.
Howard R. Fox, DPM, Staten Island, NY
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From: David Secord, DPM, Robert S. Schwartz, CPed
I don't really have a suggestion of a shoe for this person and don't know how they would be affordable, as it would likely be a custom-made job and not reimbursed by insurance. I did just read this article and thought it topical.
David Secord, DPM, Corpus Christi, TX
One of the great pedorthic custom shoemakers, Arnie Davis, practices in San Francisco. Hopefully, your patient can get there. Eneslow celebrates 110 years in New York City helping patients like the one described with custom shoes for Charcot and any other deformities requiring custom made footwear. Often the best route for the patient and doctor is to send patients to pedorthists who specialize in customizing ready-made shoes and custom shoes for Charcot and other deformities outside the available ready-made shoes on the market. The American Board for Certification in Pedorthics and Pedorthic Footcare Association are resources to help find skilled career pedorthic professionals and custom shoemakers.
Robert S. Schwartz, CPed, Eneslow Shoes
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Greg Aposperis, DPM
I agree with Dr. Borreggine's posting that this program may be a blessing to our profession. However, the word chiropodist comes from the Greek words "chiri" and "podi" which means hand and foot. Chiropodists used to treat hands and feet; in some states, podiatrists are still allowed limited treatment of the hands. "Pedi" is the Greek word for child, hence the name "pediatrician".
Greg Aposperis, DPM, Santa Barbara, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Red Roses Really Rule. |
Source: May Y. Cheung Hoffman via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION AVAILABLE - PENNSYLVANIA/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 – SUFFOLK COUNTY LONG ISLAND
P/T associate position available for an experienced doctor to join our EMR compliant, thriving, multiple office, full scope group on Long Island. Please send CV and contact info to OWHHPodiatry@gmail.com
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. Looking 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
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 – SUFFOLK COUNTY LONG ISLAND
P/T associate position available for an experienced doctor to join our EMR compliant, thriving, multiple office, full scope group on Long Island. Please send CV and contact info to OWHHPodiatry@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE – BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Looking for podiatrist to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Burlington, Vermont. Great opportunity for part-time income. Position available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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
POSITION AVAILABLE – OTSEGO COUNTY, NY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in and around Cooperstown, Utica, and Norwich NY. Great opportunity for part-time income. Position available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@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
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN FRANCISCO AREA, CALIFORNIA
Established practice in the East Bay in highly visible medical building across from major hospital. All aspects of foot and ankle care including: digital x-ray, Pinpointe laser, MLS laser, EMR. Turn-key office. Seller retiring. Sale price based on equipment and furnishings. Excellent opportunity EastBaypodiatrypractice@gmail.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 - 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 - 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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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