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March 19, 2026 #8,229  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
ModMed Provides Real-World Education to BUSPM Students
John Guiliana, DPM, Medical Director of ModMed Podiatry, along with others from the ModMed team, went on site to Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (BUSPM) to educate students, residents, and faculty.
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(L-R) Drs. Edgar Sy and John Guiliana; Emily Weisberg and Elizabeth Dunker of ModMed |
Topics included fundamentals of podiatry billing along with key factors to building patient rapport.
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APMA Presents Awards at HOD
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) presented the following awards at the 2026 APMA House of Delegates (HOD).
2026 President's Awards: Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, and Gene Pascarella, DPM
Glenn B. Gastwirth Leadership Award: Karen Lambert
Distinguished Service Citations: John Grady, DPM; Jeffrey Robbins, DPM; and David Seligson, MD
Awards of Excellence: William Harris, IV, DPM; Louis Profeta, MD; and Ryan Crews, PhD
Humanitarian Award: Chad Thompson
Earl and Randy Kaplan Award for Political Action: Zahid Ladha, DPM
Meritorious Service Awards: David Schweibish, DPM, and John Mattiacci, DPM
Rising Star Awards: Bradley Jimerson, DPM; Courtney McClurkin, DPM; Arthur Tarricone, DPM, MPH; and Renee Woo, DPM
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatrist Joins NGPG
From serving as a team physician for the Atlanta Hawks to caring for runners at the Peachtree Road Race, Charles Peebles, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon, has seen pretty much everything that can go wrong with people’s feet and knows how to help them. Now Dr. Peebles is bringing that expertise to care for patients through Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Podiatry (NGPG) in Winder, and he will perform foot and ankle surgeries at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Barrow.
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Originally from Southern California, Peebles received his medical degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency in Atlanta. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post [3/17/26]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
Acquisition of BakoDx by Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics Company
"We are pleased to announce that the acquisition of Bako Diagnostics by Inform Diagnostics, a Fulgent Genetics company, was completed on March 17," stated Wayne L. Bakotic, DO. Fulgent is an innovative leader in the clinical diagnostic and pathology fields. "The acquisition underscores our unwavering commitment to the podiatric medical community and strengthens our leadership position within it for years to come. This new chapter ensures our continued innovation, digital capabilities, enhanced efficiency, and test menu expansion," adds Dr. Bakotic.
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Acquisition of Bako Diagnostics by Fulgent Genetics completed |
Bako Diagnostics will continue to serve the podiatric medical community in the same manner it has for many years. "We appreciate your patience during this transition and thank you in advance for your continued trust in Bako Diagnostics."
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) | |
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
Two esteemed podiatrists, Drs. Amarantos and Jacobs have dedicated their careers to advancing the field of podiatry. Both recently have addressed crucial topics that are essential to our profession. Dr. Amarantos has expressed his concerns about how the podiatric profession has historically overlooked a vital aspect of our practice, biomechanics, and relegating it to a secondary position.
As a graduate of Scholl College in 1988, after transferring from CCPM during my freshman year, I was fortunate to have access to Scholl’s renowned in-house orthotic laboratory and the expertise of Professor Oleg Petrov DPM, a former CCPM graduate who joined the faculty in 1979. This collaboration between podiatric expertise in sports medicine and biomechanics became an integral part of the...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
I too am an alumnus of the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 1981. For my colleagues reading this, they too will remember being taught biomechanics, both theory and practical, from sophomore to and through senior year and even in post-graduate residencies and preceptorships.
As part of our clinical rotations, we were mandated to cast a patient, take it up to the lab, pour the positive, mold/vacuum press the orthotic, add the top cover, and complete the entire assembly process. Of course, this was after performing a complete lower extremity biomechanical examination from the hip distal to the toes.
While orthotic fabrication during my clinical practice years was left to the laboratory, adjustments were mostly performed in-house by...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| OBITUARIES - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Gene Osterhouse, DPM
Dr. Gene L. Oosterhouse, age 64, of Jenison, MI passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on March 13, 2026. For more than 35 years, Gene owned and operated his own podiatry practice. Known affectionately as "Doctor O" to his patients, he was deeply loved by those he cared for and truly loved the community he served. His dedication to helping others extended far beyond his profession and reflected the compassion with which he lived his life.
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Gene had a great love for duck hunting and cherished the many adventures he shared with his son, Dayton. He especially enjoyed spending time in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Source: mlive.com via Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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RE: The Passing of Mark Kenneth Johnson, DPM
Dr. Mark Kenneth Johnson, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. Mark dedicated his life to caring for others as a compassionate and skilled podiatrist.
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Dr. Mark Johnson |
He stayed at the forefront of medical research, driven by a love for both the science of his field and the connections he formed with those he treated. He ran a successful solo practice in Missouri for 27 years before moving to California.
Source: dignitymemorial.com via Dr. Mark Landry
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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The latest in trendy AFOs (photo: Jürgen Holzenleuchter) |
Source: Angela Spieth via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 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 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS GA
Established practice for sale. Strong volume with a full range of services. Owner is ready to retire. Great community. Busy office practice. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - TUCSON, AZ
35 year Established two Doctor Podiatry Practice, Principal retiring, other physician employee will stay. Three-year average $1.49MM gross, $384,757 owner net. Four day week, with no product sales. 200+ new patients per month. Principal will assist transition. For information package, email peter@mcmil.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – URBAN IOWA
Successful thriving 36-year-old 3-doctor practice for sale in urban Iowa. Great reputation and referral base. High traffic location. Surgery, wound care, and primary medicine. Easily accessible. Fully equipped. 5-day work week. Multiple satellite clinics and rural draw. Senior doctor/seller willing to stay on for good will and smooth transition. crfootdoc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE IN NEW JERSEY
Established 40-year podiatric medical practice for sale. Two fully-equipped locations with digital X-ray and over $600,000 invested in equipment and build-out. Consistent annual gross of approximately $400,000. Turnkey operation with 3 dedicated staff members and 2 podiatrists providing routine care. Strong reputation, loyal patient base, and growth potential. Asking $575,000. Serious inquiries only. drkachmar@icloud.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LAS VEGAS, NV
20-Year-old practice in Fabulous Las Vegas, NV. Located adjacent to a Senior community in a Strip mall . Excellent Insured population, NO HMOS. This practice has enormous potential for someone who wants to expand the practice to a heavier surgical load. Providing Routine foot care, Orthotics, minor surgery and Wound care. 900 Sq foot Office, 2 treatment rooms, front office and private back office. Practice has a PinPoint laser lease, a working x-ray machine (not digital) Vascular Analyzer, and Medisoft software Asking 275K doctorteddyc@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Thriving practice located on hospital campus with strong referrals and loyal patient base. Fully equipped and turnkey set-up. Priced to sell - below appraisal! Open Monday to Thursday but plenty of patients for five-day work week. Kansas City has a low cost of living. We have a bank contact and realtor available to help. Great for a podiatrist wanting to own your own practice or wanting to expand. Contact mcrosby518@gmail.com
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
FACULTY POSITION – NYCPM AT TOURO UNIVERSITY
NYCPM of Touro University seeks an Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery for the Department of Surgery. Must be board certified, have a NYS license and a current DEA Certificate. This position teaches surgery and podiatric medicine to 3rd and 4th year podiatric medical students. Duties include patient care, student education, live lectures in classrooms and patient settings, including workshops, webinars and seminars. Candidates will participate in scholarly service activities within the College community and work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administration. Prior teaching experience strongly recommended. Salary range $114,240-$142,800. Complete application (including proof of board certification)
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS- ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAX, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN PODIATRY OFFICE
Boutique, patient-centered podiatry practice on NYC’s Upper East Side seeks a board-certified/board-eligible podiatrist. Ideal for an early-career physician seeking mentorship, flexibility, and excellent work-life balance while providing high-quality foot and ankle care in a supportive environment. Seeking a personable, professional, and presentable doctor. Competitive compensation. Email: admin@airepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHEST FLORIDA
Excellent opportunity for a well-rounded, surgically trained podiatrist to join a well-established, multi-faceted practice with over 35 years of service in sunny Southwest Florida. Our practice features multiple office locations and a collaborative team of four practicing podiatrists. Position offers a clear and attractive path to partnership, with senior partner(s) anticipating retirement within the next few years. A competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package are offered. Interested candidates email: FOOTDOCFM@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN OREGON
Well established Southern Oregon podiatry practice of three surgeons is seeking an Associate Podiatric Surgeon with path to full partnership. Scope: Complete podiatric care, foot/ankle surgery, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, wound care, general podiatry. Modern clinic near a regional medical center. Competitive pay, incentives, mentorship, work-life balance. telwood@activefoot.org
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work part to start immediately. Full time available in July or August. 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
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation (minimum $215,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV. to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - WASHINGTON STATE, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Washington State, Virginia, Texas, Washington DC. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@bomsllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position – $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAVANNAH, GA
seeking surgery BC/BQ podiatrist to join our team. The podiatry void in our rapidly growing area can maximize success for a motivated physician (four docs recently left the area). Email inquiry with CV to thomaslegacki@gmail.com, call or text at 276-620-4772.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN & UT
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LANGHORNE / BUCKS COUNTY
Full and Part time available. Seeking highly motivated candidate with confident surgical skills to join esteemed, diverse practice with 2 offices. High volume surgical practice. 2 different hospital systems. Long-term potential/partnership. Salary + Bonus, 401K, malpractice, vacation, CME all included. Send resume to bucksfoot@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY – PART-TIME PODIATRY ASSOCIATE – EXCELLENT PAY - LI, NY
Immediate opportunity for part-time podiatry associate in established Long Island house-call practice. Excellent pay, flexible schedule, and established patient base. NY license, malpractice insurance, and reliable car required. Call/Text: 516-633-6364 | Email CV: footdocsli@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – CENTRAL NEW JERSEY (STEPWELL INSTITUTE)
Stepwell Institute is seeking a full-time, Board-Qualified/Certified podiatrist for a busy, growing practice in Manalapan and Holmdel. We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate team player with strong clinical judgment, surgical skills, and exceptional bedside manner. Salary 150K. Send CV to: groysmanpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS
Well-established growing podiatry practice with multiple locations seeking to hire a full-time podiatrist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities, PTO, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, and sign-on bonus. Candidate should be aligned with our core values: God-honoring, excellence, integrity, innovative, community-impacting, respect, and kindness. Email CV to tania@turnkeymd.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CT
Well established multi-location podiatry practice seeking full time associate to join us in July 2026.Candidate should be personable, highly motivated and possess strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive six figure salary and benefit package with bonus opportunities. Send CV to manager@milfordpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - NORTH CAROLINA
Well established practice in foothills of NC Currently three providers working full time. One is retiring, and practice is in need of another provider. Very busy practice. Access to two hospitals and one ambulatory center. All phases of podiatry. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, vacation and continuing ed expenses. Close a major city and airport. Practice is over 75 years old. Good referral base. Great area to raise a family. Will need a NC license or sitting for license exam soon. Contact mauney.jeff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME – BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
Well established group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Burlington, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – MANHATTAN
Rare opportunity to join a well-established, thriving practice in the heart of Manhattan. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive clinical environment. Board-eligible or board-certified candidates required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Qualified and ambitious candidates are encouraged to email their CV to nycfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VISALIA CALIFORNIA
Join Central Valley Foot and Ankle – a highly respected, busy practice in Visalia California with an outstanding regional reputation – as our next Podiatrist! Step into a turnkey role with a full book of business already established. No need to build your own patients; start seeing 30-40 per day as the primary provider, rotating between our thriving Porterville and Visalia offices. This high-volume position offers immediate rewarding work and the potential to buy into the practice for long-term ownership. If you’re a motivated podiatrist eager to deliver excellent care and grow with an established team, this is your ideal opportunity! gina.cvfa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES – MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in DE, FL, MD, MO, NC, OH, VA, WA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or graduating in 2026. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DENVER COLORADO
Busy multi-doctor, well established, podiatry practice with 2 locations looking for a full time doctor. All phases of podiatry. Looking for compassionate, driven, hardworking individual. Looking for a team player. Generous benefits. Please forward CV and cover letter to Nvalenti0@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DALLAS, TX
A growing one provider practice is hiring for a new associate in Dallas, Texas. This is a general podiatry practice with a good mix between surgery and general podiatry. Desired Candidate is someone with good bed side manners and skilled in rearfoot and forefoot surgeries as well as wound care. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure as well as CME allowances. Please e-mail CV and picture to totalfootandanklecare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full-time associate. Candidate must be very hard-working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
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