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The Voice of Podiatrists
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March 24, 2022 #7,169  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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Do you use amniotic injections?
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses Flat Feet
If you have flat feet, the entire sole of your foot touches the floor, meaning you need all the support you can get to prevent discomfort and injury. Although Patrick McEneaney, DPM said kids with flat feet typically don’t experience pain because their feet are still flexible and malleable, complications can arise for adults who don’t wear the proper shoes for their flat feet.
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Dr. Patrick McEneaney |
“With adults, we tend to start seeing joint pain more often, a lot of tendinitis, especially with a tendon called the posterior tibial tendon, which is kind of on the inside of your arch. That tendon does a lot of the work of holding up the arch,” he said. “What happens is that after all those years of trying to hold it up, the tendon just can’t do it anymore. The tendon becomes weak and, over time, it can develop scar tissue or even tearing within the tendon itself, and that can lead to pain and problems in that area.”
Source: Kristen Adaway, Huffpost.com [3/22/22]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatry Group Adds Two New Offices
The Manhasset-based Advanced Podiatry medical and surgical group is expanding with the purchase of a longstanding practice with two Nassau County offices. The group last month added the Mineola and Williston Park offices of Country Foot Care to its existing locations in Manhasset, Plainview, Huntington, Coram, and the Maspeth section of Queens. Advanced Podiatry's 23 physicians now include Steven Brooks, DPM, the founder of Country Foot Care, which provided podiatric care on Long Island for nearly 40 years.
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Also joining Advanced Podiatry in the Mineola and Williston Park offices are Drs. Heather Leeb, Lenny Nguyen, Chris Chung, and Basem Hakim. Pedram Hendizadeh, DPM, owner and CEO of Advanced Podiatry, said that the group is “truly pleased to incorporate the expertise of Country Foot Care’s physicians and staff into our practice.”
Source: Maura McDermott, Newsday [3/22/22]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
SA Needs More Podiatrists to Stem Diabetes-Related Amputations
A proper podiatric program has the potential to reduce the number of diabetic patients who face diabetic ulceration and amputation. However, South Africa currently has a shortage of podiatrists. There are about 300 podiatrists registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, of which around a sixth work in the public health sector, according to Lucas Breedt, national executive secretary of the Podiatry Association of South Africa.
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“This is the case not because podiatrists ‘choose’ to be in the private sector rather than the public sector, but because the public sector has yet to make adequate provisions for the profession,” said Breedt.
Source: Tamsin Metelerkamp, Daily Maverick [3/20/22]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Majority of Providers Frustrated With Lofty Patient Expectations For Virtual Visits
Fifty-five percent of healthcare providers are frustrated with managing patient expectations for telehealth visits, according to research released March 15 by UnitedHealth Group. Researchers from UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum surveyed healthcare providers from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. About 75 percent of respondents practiced primary care, 18 percent practiced specialty care, and 4 percent urgent care.
Here are three more findings for the survey:
1. Fifty-eight percent of respondents reported feeling frustrated by the quality of care they can provide via telehealth appointments.
2. Half of respondents reported feeling frustrated by the technical details that come with navigating telehealth.
3. Ninety percent of respondents said they feel telehealth increases convenience for patients, and 52 percent said telehealth makes it easier for patients to find appointments.
Source: Katie Adams, Becker's Hospital Review [3/18/22] via Dr. Allen Jacobs
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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 | |
9 Challenges Funding Can Help Your Practice Overcome
Here are 9 common challenges faced by medical practices that alternative funding can help you overcome:
6. Maintaining inventory
Medical supplies are expensive but essential, and strict personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for medical businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic can cause additional strain; especially cash flow is limited due to slow insurance payouts or difficulty collecting payment from patients. Funding can help you maintain a stock of the inventory and supplies you need without putting additional strain on your bottom line.
Source: Alfredo Rosing, Physicians Practice [3/8/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Acute Complicated Injury
Under the “Number and/or Complexity of Problems Addressed”, there is a category for “acute complicated injury.” Could you give 3-4 typical examples of “acute complicated injuries” that a podiatrist might see?
PM News Subscriber
Response: "Acute complicated injury” - here are 4 examples one might see in podiatry that come to my mind:
1) Fracture(s).
2) Trauma-crush injury.
3) Infection/Abscess with cellulitis that is ascending.
4) Laceration with more than skin involvement, i.e. tendon laceration.
David J Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Anesthetizing an Infected Toe
For over 30 years, I have seen patients for ingrown nail surgery who presented with a localized infection and associated glomus tumors. While we were taught in school that an infection could “wall off” the effect of the local anesthetic, I’ve never had a problem with a hallux block at its base with the use of 2% Xylocaine plain in order to perform a partial nail border removal and matricectomy in the presence of infection. In the odd case over the years, I would also have to inject a few drops of Xylocaine proximal to the “corner” of the matrix and that usually did the trick. Perhaps it is the acidosis of the infected or inflamed tissue that lessens the effect of Xylocaine.
Today, for the first time in my practice, I was unable to anesthetize a 17-year-old’s toe in the presence of a medial and lateral ingrown nail infection —despite twice having added a few more drops of Xylocaine to the nail base area. Has anyone else had this problem? Do you use mepivicaine instead to better overcome the acidity? Or have I been mistaken all along in not having the patient wait a week with antibiotics before doing a partial nail border removal and matricectomy?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: State Societies Should Stream On-Demand Seminars
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Every state society should stream conferences on demand as well as have them in person. If a subject matter is brought up, the listener can pause the on-demand lecture and go to their textbooks, online sources, and look up different opinions or concepts regarding the on-demand lecture.
Furthermore, if there are many podiatrists leaving the lecture rooms to visit exhibit halls, etc., information taught during lectures might be lost. On-demand lectures should be available for everyone who attends any state society conferences in-person.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Flushing, NY
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From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Thank you Dr. Marino for enlightening us on the legalities concerning injectable biologics. The question that hopefully some of our legal minds can shed light on is how the use of biologics that are not approved differ from the use of any other off-label medication that physicians are allowed to prescribe. To be blunt, is it illegal to inject a patient with an amniotic product for arthritis of the foot or do we have to tell the patient that it is an off-label use of the product?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Kevin Kirby, DPM
I have been following with interest this topic on “supination” here on PM News over the past week. Since I have been writing and lecturing on foot and lower extremity biomechanics and custom foot orthosis topics now for the past 37 years, I wanted to make a few important points. First of all, just because a number of podiatrists do not immediately respond to a post on PM News regarding the subject of foot and lower extremity biomechanics and foot orthosis therapy does not also mean that many other podiatrists don’t “care” about the subject.
Many of us who are truly interested in biomechanics and foot orthosis therapy do not feel the immediate need to use their valuable time to comment on every PM News posting. That being said, I am quite happy to ...
Editor's note: Dr. Kirby's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot Tattoo of the Day
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Pre-op syndactyly mark-up? |
Source: submitted by Dr. Lori Weisenfeld
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - WASHINGTON STATE
Podiatry practice is looking to fill two positions. To service nursing homes and office / surgical positions in Washington State. Full-time, Part-time, Contractors positions are available. We offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package. For more information, please send CV to: employmentdpm101@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 – NEW YORK
Seeking a highly motivated individual interested in evolving in private practice to a wealthy and knowledgeable affiliate entity with a large surgical-based podiatry group. Surgeons with a two or three-year residency preferred. Come join and Let’s keep New Yorkers on their feet! Please email your CV to podiatrynewyork@gmail.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- HARRISBURG, PA
Multi-office practice seeking ABFAS board qualified/certified DPM. FT position covering all aspects of podiatry/podiatric surgery. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to keystonepodiatricmedicalassoc@gmail.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
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Growing Multi-office practice located in South San Francisco Bay area. Associate leading to partnership. Board eligible or certification required at affiliated hospitals. Practice encompasses all phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. We are affiliated with multiple wound care centers, hospitals and surgery centers. Send cover letter and CV to FootAnkleDrs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - NORTHERN VA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.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 - 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
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
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
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 – 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
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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.
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
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