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March 21, 2022 #7,166  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IA Podiatrist Uses NanoScope for In-Office Arthroscopy
Using a flexible camera smaller than a pencil, Kosta Antonopoulos, DPM, a podiatrist at UnityPoint Clinic Foot and Ankle, was able to treat Tanya McPeek's painful ankle in November in a procedure room right in his office. Rather than go back into the operating room for a second surgery, Antonopoulos suggested that McPeek have a minimally invasive procedure performed with the NanoScope, an operative arthroscopy imaging system.
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Dr. Antonopoulos said he has been doing procedures with the NanoScope in the operating room for several years. But, in the last year, he said the procedure was granted in-office approval. He said the procedure room is made to be a sterile environment, just like the operating room. "The equipment's a lot smaller. In the next year, it's going to get even smaller," Antonopoulos said of the reason why such a procedure can now be done in the office. "Patients do so much better when it's in the office. They're not having to undergo anesthesia."
Source: Dolly Butz, Sioux City Journal [3/14/22]
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Medicare Claws Back Money for Amniotic Stem Cell Shots
Medicare is clawing back money it paid doctors for dubious birth tissue injections -- a move that likely could put some clinics out of business, an orthopedic surgeon told MedPage Today. In late February, seven U.S. regional Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) announced that they will seek to recover losses from claims going back more than 2 years, for shots that cost some $2,000 apiece. For clinics that injected patients in multiple joints with at least two doses per joint, that could total thousands of dollars per day.
"Any claims processed and paid for dates of service on or after Dec. 6, 2019 will be adjusted and payment will be recouped," stated the announcement from WPS Government Health Administrators, which covers the Midwest region. "Impacted providers will receive an overpayment demand letter identifying the amount of overpayment." The notice applies to amniotic, placental, and umbilical cord injectables, which the WPS notice describes as "experimental exosome biologic products that have not proven to be safe and effective for any medical use."
Source: Kristina Fiore, Medpage Today [3/16/22]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
9 Challenges Funding Can Help Your Practice Overcome
Here are 9 common challenges faced by medical practices that alternative funding can help you overcome:
3. Hiring qualified staff
Hiring qualified staff can be difficult for smaller practices that may not have the budget to compete with the pay and benefits offered by larger organizations. This can limit your practice growth and make it harder to implement team-based care strategies. Funding can help you make a competitive offer to a potential new hire so that you can take on staff, grow your practice, and increase your revenue.
Source: Alfredo Rosing, Physicians Practice [3/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Mose A. Galluzzo, DPM
Dr. Mose A. Galluzzo, age 95½, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was a Veteran of WWII serving the United States Army in the Philippines. He received his Doctorate degree at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He had a private practice as a podiatrist for 45 years.
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Dr. Galluzzo was instrumental in a landmark decision that established that orthopedists could not testify against podiatrists in malpractice cases in Illinois. His son Paul Galluzzo, DPM practices in Rockford, IL.
Source: Rockford Register Star [3/18/22]
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| QUERIES (SPORTS MEDICINE) | |
Query: Achilles Tendon Injuries from Pickle Ball
As pickle ball becomes extremely popular, I am seeing more patients with injuries relating to the sport. Besides the typical ankle sprains, I have recently seen three patients with Achilles tendon injuries. MRIs revealed partial longitudinal tears in the tendon on all three patients. While waiting to get their MRIs, I have been dispensing 1/2" heel lifts bilaterally for them to use until I get the diagnostic results. If I have a patient with an Achilles tear, I refer them out to other podiatrists or orthopedic surgeons for continued care. Being semi-retired, I cannot do the proper follow-up needed for treatment of this condition.
Normal conservative treatment would be a CAM walker with heel lifts that are gradually reduced in a timely manner. I would appreciate some advice with a treatment plan that my colleagues are using to treat their patients with this type of injury. Please include treatment plans, time intervals especially with follow-up MRIs, and criteria followed if surgical intervention is needed.
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Levy raises the question of peripheral neuropathy as a manifestation of dementia. Gait abnormalities may occur as an early manifestation of dementia and may precede the actual diagnosis of dementia. Typically, decline in executive function and gate fluidity are parallel. Noting a combined decrease in memory and gait speed are predictive of dementia. Patients with dementia are at 2–3 times the risk of falling and, when evaluating a patient with known dementia, it is important for the podiatric physician to perform a gait analysis and risk assessment for falling.
There is a spectrum of cognitive and mobility decline with neurodegeneration and aging. A simple get up and go test, or duel task testing, together with an easily performed mini-mental examination, can alert the patient or caregivers about early dementia, regardless of ideology.
Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO
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From: David Secord, DPM
There is no new thing under the Sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). The person who invented the idea and the instrumentation for fat transplantation to the ball of the foot was Dr. Edward Chairman. It is of note that NONE of the individuals who are making this out to be revolutionary have mentioned the person who originated the procedure...or that he abandoned it six months or so after its inception.
Dr. Chairman (one of my attendings when I was a resident at The Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia under Dr. Harold Schoenhaus) explained to me that once the fat cell is liberated from the panniculus, the blood flow is disrupted and that transplanted fat is quickly resorbed. None of the people who are currently pushing this have addressed the issue of disruption of the blood supply once violated from the panniculus; that is also curious.
Anyway, you are correct Dr. Roth. I don't see this having any better long-term results than those experienced by Dr. Chairman.
David Secord, DPM, McAllen, TX
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From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
The lack of attention to this posting speaks clearly to where our profession has unfortunately placed itself. 15 or more years ago, this posting would have had a landslide of postings; today hardly a whisper. It would have been met with citations from papers presented at both local and national meetings. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case.
A few years ago, right after the APMA annual meeting, I posted a letter which addressed why at best fifty or so of the 1,000+ attendees came to a workshop hosted by several prominent DPMs dedicated to advancing biomechanics in the 21st century. Most of those attending this meeting were...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Best summer solution for ugly feet? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 30, 2022 – Marriott World Resort- Orlando, FL
Honoring Lawrence DiDomenico, Stephanie Wu, Cindy Pezza
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All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets by writing to Kenna Barrett.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
FOR SALE: COMPLETELY EQUIPPED PODIATRIC PRACTICE - PHILADELPHIA SUBURB
This solo podiatry practice is located in a Philadelphia suburb near the Pennsylvania turnpike. Very long established. Over 35 years (historical reference: 3 previous podiatrists in the same practice) excellent referral base and volume. Additional amenities: computerized records, orthotic lab, digital x-ray, surgical suite, free parking, and more. For more information and virtual tour, email hershpodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS
Medical building location with optimum visibility and referrals. Opportunity for a solo practitioner to enhance income via surgery and patient hours, or for an established group to add another site. Gross nearly $300,000 working limited hours. Priced at $170,000 includes equipment, 3-4 exam rooms, turn-key. Email dpmassist@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – LUNULA LASER
EQUIPMENT WANTED - DIGITAL X-RAY MACHINE
IN SEARCH OF: Gently used digital x-ray machine (and developer if needed for proper functioning) for central Florida podiatry clinic. Please send all details and pricing information including shipping to Guillaume Picot at CONTACTUS@FLFOOTANDANKLE.COM.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY- CHICAGO
Senior partner retiring. Three location group seeking to expand with qualified, experienced podiatrists or small group. All office space/buildings are doctor owned and fully equipped. EPATs, ultrasounds, lasers, Padnet, in-house physical therapy, DME, ortho supplies & equipment, surgery center, digital x-rays, Athena EMR. Lower costs and increase income! To lead to real estate ownership. Equitable merge terms with your practice or finances. Meet us at the Midwest. Email resume to chicagopodpractice@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED IN NEW JERSEY
Immediate opening for a podiatrist in New Jersey to service nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Full-time and part-time positions available. Days/Hours flexible. Excellent compensation. Excellent staff is always available to help make you successful and your job easier! E-mail CV to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA
Walk into your own busy office within our large group. Full scope podiatry, high volume surgery, sports, wound care, many ancillaries, and access to an ACFAS Fellow. Local physician partners and full operations/marketing team for support. Excellent year one earning potential (200K+) for skilled, hardworking doc. Competitive benefits. Beautiful, active coastal and cultural community. Amazing long-term opportunity with substantial room for growth. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Email CV podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TREASURE COAST, FL
Busy patient focused practice seeks full time associate for clinical, nursing home and surgical duties to start now. Must be ABFAS BC/BQ, outgoing and driven. Modern cheerful office, EMR, dig x-ray, DME. Base salary + bonus, health insurance, liability insurance and credentialing fees. Email CV to: a.burrillphs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Rapidly growing podiatry practice is seeking a personable, outgoing and self-motivated individual, who is competent in office-based practices, surgery, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Position available immediately and/or July 2022. $120k base salary with bonus and incentives. Please send CV and letter of interest to podiatrystlouis@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – REDDING, SAN JOSE, AND SONORA, CA
Seeking full-time BC/BE podiatrists possessing a strong work-ethic, energy, warmth and positivity to provide excellent patient care within a dynamic and highly regarded regional group practice. Attractive compensation, 401k match, and unlimited time off. If interested, please submit your CV to DPMcareers@balancehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN, PA
Seeking a board qualified/certified podiatric physician /surgeon for an associate position available at a growing office in New Castle/Hermitage areas of Western Pennsylvania- approximately one hour from Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. Position would include wound center, inpatient consults, forefoot/rearfoot surgery, and clinic. Competitive salary with benefits available. Please contact WesternPApod@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Very busy practice looking for well rounded, ethical Associate with a good bedside manner. Starting salary $150,000 with bonus with benefits. Possible future partnership. Forefoot surgical skills a plus but not required. Please sent CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.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: careers@physiciansfootcare.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 – PENNSYLVANIA
Multi-doctor/ 2 office practice, approximately 1 hour from Philadelphia. Mature, busy full scope practice, looking for surgically trained full time associate. Partnership potential. Competitive salary, bonus plan, health and malpractice insurance, 401k, CME. Please send CV to aweisdpm@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Foothills Podiatry is an independent, well-established, podiatry practice in the foothills of North Carolina, with easy access to a major city. Looking for a motivated, ethical, and friendly podiatrist with excellent people skills. With one DPM retiring and one in the near future, searching for an immediate and future ABPS board eligible/certified podiatrist to join as an associate/partner. Surgery, wound care, podiatric medicine, and routine care. Busy schedule from the start. Privileges available at 2 local hospitals/surgery center. Competitive Salary/Benefits. Contact bbrackett@foothillspodiatry.com.
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatry Co. is hiring FULL OR PART TIME Podiatrists to treat home bound patients throughout SoCal. Choose your own days/hours, excellent compensation, cloud based EHR, equipment/supplies, support staff, we teach billing/coding. Email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com Check out www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MULTI-SPECIALTY WOUND CARE GROUP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Attention graduating residents!!! Multi-specialty wound care practice looking to add two more podiatrists to our group starting July 2022. Will work alongside our plastic surgery team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Full salary and health insurance, with further growth opportunities within the group. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY – MANHATTAN
We are looking for a board qualified/certified full-time associate to join a well-established Upper East Side practice. We offer custom services to our Manhattan's elite clientele. You must be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Someone who is confident in performing surgical procedures and who understands insurance and coding. Six-figure salary plus sign-on bonus and additional benefits based on level of experience. Potential for partnership and buy-in. forangela@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK MARYLAND
Offices located in Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland, as well as Gettysburg, PA. Motivated seller/owner of 27 years is ready to sell Hagerstown and Gettysburg practices after associate position. Would consider selling outright from the start. Will be available for advising, teaching, and practice management as long as needed. Will likely sell Frederick office in 5 years as well and I will become a part time employee. Highly producing, full scope podiatry office. Frederick Surgical Center shares and real-estate ownership potential available. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time, board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. Surgical opportunities and privileges available at all major hospitals, as well as mandatory office and hospital call rotations that require experience in foot and ankle trauma. Fellowship training preferred, but not mandatory. Pay structure will consist of salary and bonus. Interested candidates can email ACharlie@footanklenm.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES, CA
Growing multi-doctor and multi-location podiatry practice within a large academic healthcare system in Los Angeles in need of a motivated, ethical, and personable well trained associate. Very competitive salary and benefits. Practice encompasses all areas of podiatric medicine and surgery. Email CV/cover letter/surgical logs to rklee@mednet.ucla.edu
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - CT, FLORIDA, KENTUCKY, MA, AND BUFFALO & UPSTATE NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and New York- inclusive of Buffalo, Upstate, and the Albany area. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Well established practice with foundation in Monmouth and Ocean counties is looking for a motivated full time or part time associate. Our practice consists of 2 offices and management of several long term nursing facilities. General podiatry, wound care, sports medicine, and pediatrics with a minor emphasis on surgery. A competitive compensation package along with a great work balance makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. Email CV to podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Leading group in the area looking for motivated physician to do housecalls and cover office, providing full scope of treatment. Full- or part-time; Illinois license needed. Annual income up to $350K. Submit resume to vadim.goshko@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Well established, fully equipped single office private practice looking for full time associate. Candidate should be highly motivated with strong surgical and clinical skills. Competitive salary, bonus structure, paid malpractice and benefit package. Potential for buy-in available if interested. Please email CV to schapman1@woh.rr.com
PODIATRIST POSITION - NORTHERN DELAWARE
Brandywine Podiatry is looking for a non-surgical full time doctor. Primary role would be to provide care in nursing homes/house calls as well as some added office base non-surgical work. Please send CV to: savage6026@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Seeking full-time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Send CV to RussAllen25@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. A great opportunity for driven personable individuals. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEARWATER, FL
Busy established practice in Clearwater, FL looking for a Board Certified/ Qualified Full-time associate. Must be friendly, self-motivated and energetic. Office includes conservative and surgical care. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to DPMAnkleFoot@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time Podiatry Associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General Podiatry and Surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
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