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March 24, 2026 #8,232  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 1 | |
UTRGV’s School of Podiatric Medicine Holds First Match Day
The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM), the only school of podiatric medicine in Texas, held its very first Match Day for 18 medical students in a room full of their family and friends. SOPM inaugural Dean Javier La Fontaine, DPM called the Match Day a special occasion while highlighting that four years ago the school held its first white coat ceremony.
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Dr. Javier La Fontaine |
“You get the students from college and they’re barely learning about the bones of the foot and then four years later, they’re landing the programs of their choice,” Dr. La Fontaine said. “A lot of them are in Texas but some of them are expanding to other areas in the United States and obviously we’re hoping for them to come back and just bring a lot of new innovation when they return to Texas.”
Source: Omar Zapata, The Brownsville Herald [3/20/26]
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| AT THE COLLEGES - PART 2 | |
WesternU CPM Introduces High School Students to Sports Medicine
Podiatric physicians and surgeons take on many roles, from the everyday care of athletes to life and death situations. High school students visiting Western University of Health Sciences learned about these different roles during a hands-on demonstration from the College of Podiatric Medicine. About 30 11th grade students from Bravo Medical Magnet High School visited WesternU’s California campus March 6, 2026. The students are on the patient care track and have interest in the health professions. WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine Associate Professor Arman Kirakosian, DPM, demonstrated sports taping techniques.
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Dr. Arman Kirakosian |
Dr. Kirakosian, who serves as the president of the California Podiatric Medical Association, has extensive sports medicine experience, serving as the Team Podiatrist for the Sacramento Republic FC (USL) and the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). Taping is a wonderful, basic tool that can save somebody from further injury like ankle sprains and turf toe, Kirakosian said. He demonstrated taping techniques for the knee, ankle, and foot and provided guidance to students as they taped each other’s legs and feet.
Source: Rodney Tanaka, WesternU News
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Has Concerns About Cushioned Shoes for Hip Arthritis Study
Studies as recently as 2023 support cushioned shoes for arthritic hip pain. However, some of those study participants also had knee arthritis, and so pain management was directed at multiple joints. Even so, Samantha Landau, DPM, assistant professor at Touro University New York College of Podiatric Medicine, maintains steadfast concerns about how this study was conducted. She points out that its participants were all lumped under the general diagnosis of arthritic hip pain, despite hip pain being a very broad concept that needs specific evaluation and treatment planning.
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Dr. Samantha Landau |
“Importantly, the conclusions do not align with typical evidence-based recommendations for arthritis management,” she reiterates. In any patient with degenerative joint disease, Dr. Landau typically recommends stable, supportive footwear. “Interestingly, even within the study’s own findings, the stable shoe group demonstrated improvement in foot and ankle pain, likely due to improved gait function,” Landau theorizes. “They also had fewer adverse events.”
Source: Kayla Blanton, Prevention [3/15/26]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
SINTX Technologies Announces FDA-Cleared SINAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Implant
SINTX Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced ceramic biomaterials and silicon nitride medical device innovation, has announced the successful completion of the first-in-human surgical procedure utilizing its FDA-cleared SINAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System, marking a major clinical and commercial milestone in the Company’s expansion into the global orthopedic device market.
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The first procedure was performed on March 13, 2026 by Scott Carrington, DPM at Emplify Health in La Crosse, Wisconsin, utilizing the SINAPTIC wedge in a reconstructive foot and ankle procedure. “The implant performed exceptionally well and provided the structural integrity and imaging clarity that are critical in these cases,” said Dr. Carrington. “Silicon nitride is a compelling material because it combines mechanical performance with biologic interaction, which are key considerations in reconstructive surgery.”
Source: Street Insider [3/19/26]
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From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
Dr. Smith calls for a unified identity defining podiatry. He and other PM News readers have asked the same question, and bemoan the perceived low regard for, and financial remuneration for the services of, a podiatrist. To quote Cassius from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, “the fault dear Brutus is not in the stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings.”
A number of years ago, I was speaker at a dinner meeting on the subject of treating diabetic neuropathy. After 5 minutes or so, it was clear to me there was little interest in the room. I decided to do something I had always wanted to do. I stopped the presentation and told the 40 something podiatrists attending that I wanted to take a survey. I asked for a show of hands. I asked how many in the room treated neuropathy. 2 or 3 people raised their hand. I asked how many did significant hind foot or ankle surgery. 4 people at...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
From: Joseph Borreggine, DPM
“Long-term care facilities are a tough class to get coverage in…”
If you do not need to change malpractice insurance away from the standard market, then be aware that the sentence above may apply and affect the ability to obtain malpractice and/or the cost of annual premiums when considering providing foot care services in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes.
This statement also highlights the potential issues when considering servicing nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Standard malpractice carriers involved with the podiatric profession do not traditionally have significant concerns regarding this type of...
Editor's note: Dr. Borreggine's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS) | |
From: Howard Zlotoff, DPM
The management of pain is complex and intimidating with such oversight by the medical community. Having been on the “other side” of pain, suffering from intense nerve pain for many weeks, I developed a much different attitude when my patients needed strong medications to control pain. Acute, severe pain can literally drive a person crazy if not alleviated appropriately.
There are patients that have short duration acute pain that justifies opioid use on a short term basis. I felt comfortable managing these patients. Then there are those patients with conditions that evoke chronic severe pain for extended periods of time. Rather than compromise appropriate care that this type of patient needs, I suggest consulting with a pain management doctor who has the experience and expertise to give this type of patient adequate relief for as long as necessary. This relieves the podiatrist of concern that opioid prescriptions will trigger oversight and possible medical board involvement. Everyone wins. The patient gets pain relief, the podiatrist can find an off-ramp to avoid concern of opioid prescriptions being investigated and let the medical system work as it should.
Howard Zlotoff, DPM, Grantham, PA
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| OBITUARIES - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Howard "Heshy" J. Kattler, DPM
Dr. Howard J. Kattler, known to just about everyone as “Heshy,” passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 91. He went on to Temple University, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
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He built a long career in podiatry and took real pride in his work, not just in caring for his patients but in being a leader in his profession. Over the years, he stayed active with the Delaware Podiatry State Society and was well known and respected by his colleagues.
Source: Delaware Online
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| OBITUARIES - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Nicholas "Nick" Przystawski, DPM
Nicholas "Nick" Przystawski, DPM, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 10. Dr. Przystawski served the Leesburg community as a podiatrist for 30 years. He was deeply committed to his patients and took great pride in his work, often spending long hours at the hospital and his office to ensure those in his care received the attention they needed.
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Dr. Nicholas Przystawski |
Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Przystawski lived an active and fulfilling life centered around family, community, and service. He had a deep love of the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and cycling. He was especially passionate about Scouting and spent many years involved as a scout leader and mentor.
Source: Beyers Funeral Home
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| OBITUARIES - PART 3 | |
RE: The Passing of Richard F. Ambrose Jr., DPM
Richard F. Ambrose Jr., age 74, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. Rick graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received his doctorate in 1980. He began his career as a podiatrist, working in several offices before opening his own practice in Adrian, Michigan, in the early 1990s.
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Dr. Richard Ambrose |
Through his dedication, intelligence, and warm personality, his practice quickly flourished. He later expanded, opening additional offices in Westland and Livonia. Over the course of more than 35 years, Rick built not only a successful career but also meaningful connections with generations of families in the communities he served.
Source: Casterline Funeral Home, Inc.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
From: Lynn Homisak
The passing of Dr. Hal Ornstein – an immeasurable loss. It's hard to add anything to the accolades posted on PM News by Peter Paicos and Bret Ribotsky of Hal’s personality, inspiration, and influence that he so generously and unconditionally gave to everyone in and out of our profession. Together, they captured the true persona that was Hal.
He was a student and I was a podiatric medical assistant when we first met (That was a long time ago!) Unsurprisingly, I was immediately drawn to his enthusiastic attitude and zest for life. Since then, we’ve been through a lot together, culminating in a valued long-time friendship.
I regarded him as my mentor, my educator, a younger “brother”, a scarecrow to my Dorothy, and...
Editor's Note: Lynn's extended-length letter can be read here
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These shoes fit like a glove! |
Source: Riina Oun via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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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 - 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 - SOUTH OF FT WORTH, TEXAS
Thriving full-time practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and retire. Will transition practice for successful hand off. Full range of services, surgery, wound care and office-based care. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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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)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY
Join our multi-office practice. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARKANSAS
DPM wanted for a thriving central Arkansas practice. Office location already well established. You will be a colleague, not an Associate. Immediate opening. Arkansas is STILL a great place to practice. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Email: raddpm@gmail.com with DPM position in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Full-time podiatrist position with well-established practice in Las Vegas. Any experience level is welcome. Competitive compensation and benefits. No mandatory call required. Text (847) 830-7378. E-mail CV to citadeljones@gmail.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 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 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 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
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
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