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March 25, 2024 #7,716  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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UK Podiatrists Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Podiatry Association
On the 10th March 1974, 17 chiropodists with vision and energy met in the Medical District of London and signed a memorandum that they would form a body to promote podiatric surgery. In spite of heavy opposition from some segments of the medical profession, and indeed from our own professional body, with the invaluable support of a small number of American podiatrists, the Podiatry Association was formed. From the art of podology, we went to the science of clinical biomechanics, and gradually surgical procedures were introduced.
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UK Podiatrists Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Podiatry Association |
50 years later, the profession in the UK enjoys full recognition, with many podiatric surgeons holding consultant posts and carrying out a full range of foot and ankle surgery. The spin-offs have been that many non-surgical podiatrists hold consultancies and professorships in rheumatology, diabetology, and dermatology. These achievements were marked 50 years later by a lunch on the 9th of March at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Park Lane, London. While only a small number of the signatories are still around, the event was celebrated by the remainder and by a number of our valued supporters. We could not have achieved this without the valued cooperation of our American colleagues.
Source: Barry Francis, Enfield Town, England
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| PDIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UPMC Welcomes PA Podiatrist to Williamsport
UPMC recently welcomed David Troutman, DPM to the UPMC Orthopaedic Care team in Williamsport. Dr. Troutman earned his doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He also completed a podiatric residency with the Veterans Administration Hospital, Lebanon, PA.
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Most recently, Dr. Troutman practiced as a staff podiatrist with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: The Express [3/22/24]
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| OBITUARIES | |
RE: The Passing of Ronald Alan Robins, DPM
Dr. Ronald Alan Robins died peacefully on March 16, 2024, at the age of 77. Ronnie was born in Houston, Texas, where he cultivated lifelong friendships both in his personal and professional relationships.
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Dr. Robins earned his podiatric medical degree at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Respected and loved by his patients, Ronnie was in private practice at the same location in Spring Branch and for over 40 years while on staff at Spring Branch Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Memorial City Hospital.
Source: Jewish Herald Voice [3/21/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Michael A. Uro, DPM
While I am very happy that Dr. Marino responded well to his carpal tunnel surgery, I wanted to point out that MLS laser treatments can help to minimize and in some cases totally alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
I have an MLS laser in my office. I was experiencing bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. I treated myself using the laser, and after 3 to 4 treatments my symptoms subsided. I realize that not everyone has an MLS laser; however, if you can perhaps find a chiropractor or other practitioner who has one, I would recommend this treatment. Obviously, as podiatrists, we cannot treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Again I treated myself. The laser works on numerous nerve conditions on feet, such as tarsal tunnel syndrome and neuromas.
Michael A. Uro, DPM, Sacramento, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA HOD) | |
From: Jon Purdy, DPM
I’m amazed that 100% of DPMs are not in approval on one consolidated board. I’m also amazed that the proposal for one board is trying to reinvent the wheel. Currently, there already is a board called the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. This board is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ISO International Standards ANSI/ISO/IEC/17024:2003 for Accreditation for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons, as well as accredited by URAC (former Utilization Review Accreditation Commission).
This board gives certifications in multiple areas of podiatry based on training, experience, and testing. The biggest advantage is that one can become certified at any point in their career as long as they meet these requirements. This presents to the medical community and insurances as one board. It also eliminates current exclusions based on time constraints, which has never made any sense.
Keep in mind, there are thousands of excellent podiatrists in practice who are “certified”, when with today’s requirements would not qualify. I think this dispels the argument of public safety. Public safety is determined at a state and local level. An orthopedic surgeon could technically operate on any bone in the body under their license, but hospitals often will not allow certain procedures based on experience, not on “certification”.
Jon Purdy, DPM, New Iberia, LA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
Allan Spencer DPM was a mentor of mine way back in the early 1970s when I was a student at OCPM. He laid a great foundation of podiatric biomechanics and lower extremity orthopedic knowledge that has been my foundation of the science, clinical, surgical knowledge, and skills. His son Scott carries on his professional legacy. May his memory be a blessing.
Marshall Solomon, DPM. OCPM Class 1973
A true professor and gentleman; even when some of the class of “75 called him “Stick Man”. RIP, He will be missed.
Aaron C. Olson, DPM
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I had the pleasure of training under Dr. Spencer from 1981-1985 and still use everything he taught me. I could go to him anytime with any question and he would sit and help drive home biomechanics and fabrication of orthoses until I got it. My condolence to his son Scott who was a year or two behind me and now a professor at Kent....also a smart and wonderful man. I will carry Allan’s memory and teaching with me until it is my time to join him.
Martin T Girling, DPM, Class of 85
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Allan Spencer’s passing. In my early days in podiatry sales with Pedinol, I was working with OCPM selling my products. Dr. Spencer was always so kind, supportive, and would always listen to my pitch! In later years, after his retirement, he would stop at my exhibit to say hello and chat. My condolences to Dr. Scott Spencer and his family.
Paula Pitts
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From: Mike Michetti, DPM
Ross has been a star of our profession not only as a successful, ethical practitioner, but also demonstrating exemplary performance serving as president of MPMA, APMA, and CMO of PICA. Best of luck to Ross and Betsy in this new chapter of their lives.
Mike Michetti, DPM
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RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Alligator alternative to Crocs? |
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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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
EXPERIENCED PODIATRIST SEEKING JOB IN TENNESSEE
12 years experience at orthopedic practice. ABFAS board-certified in Foot and Rearfoot/ Ankle surgery. ABPM board-certified. Active Tennessee and Mississippi licenses. 3-year surgical residency. Please click link for more info & CV. Wendy McClain, DPM, FACFAS email: wendymcclain1@outlook.com cell: (662) 808-3737.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON TEXAS AREA
Full time- BQ/BC podiatrist. Friendly & Hardworking. Busy practice-two locations in the Houston area. Good work environment. All aspects of the field. No Home Visits/Nursing Homes. Competitive salary. Bonus. Benefits. PTO. Partnership available. TX License. Start July/August. Serious inquiries with CV please email kamindpm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, established practice seeking full-time associate to practice podiatric medicine and surgery in the Central Jersey area. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Competitive salary + bonus, plus other benefits offered. Please send letter of interest and CV to nrandhawa@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI OR FLORIDA
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: apply@aria.care.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHATTANOOGA TN AREA
Upperline Healthcare is seeking a Hospitalist DPM for the Chattanooga area. Beautiful city at the base of the Appalachian Mountains. ABFAS Board Qualified with Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery, trauma experience. Great, supportive team, weekdays with reasonable call schedule. Competitive compensation and benefits, email your CV to cheryl.cleveland@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS SUBURB
Amazing opportunity with a highly reputable practice in the Midwest for a seasoned Board Certified podiatrist. Wonderful place to live and practice in a fast-growing suburban community west of St. Louis. Opportunity for ownership. Great work environment with a strong support staff. Substantial patient base will provide immediate income. We offer a competitive salary to commensurate with your experience. Independent, private practice. Submit your CV to stcpod@att.net or call Edward Stein, DPM at (314) 565-2739.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Busy Sports Medicine-Surgical Practice looking to hire motivated individual with interest in sports medicine getting patients back to activities ASAP thru conservative and surgical treatments. Must be willing to learn and/or perform reconstructive Foot, Ankle and related leg surgery including Nerves and other soft tissue microsurgeries. Board qualified ABFAS necessary. Potential partnership. Competitive salary, malpractice, health insurance, vacation, 401K and CME allowance. email CV to DrRunUSA@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Full time associate with partnership opportunity for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in surgical and wound care practices. Please email Cover Letter and CV to dgvc88a@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LATHAM, NY
Expanding, busy practice seeking BQ/BC well-trained, hardworking and motivated associate. Great opportunity with competitive salary, performance base incentive, comprehensive benefits package including potential equity offering at 18 months. Email: CV to rbauer.dpm@gmail.com www.summitfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions throughout sunny Florida for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILF's. No call. No ER. Flexible 9-5. Weekends optional. Generous commission salary. Great for new grads, semi-retired, or those looking to help fill their schedule. Serious applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work. Part-time and full time available. 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ORANGE COUNTY CA, PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY
Outstanding private practice, 40 years in Newport Beach. 2,600 sq feet with breathtaking views of Catalina, Fashion Island, and the mountains. Looking for newly minted podiatrist who wants to work hard and make 7 figures. Send resume and cover letter to DrRoth@CPSNewport.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are flexible. Good compensation.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 20k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before April 1st, 2021. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
Looking for a motivated podiatrist to be part of the Foot & Ankle Concepts Inc. team in Santa Barbara California and Ventura county California. Our practice includes surgical and non surgical care of the foot and ankle. Starting salary of 250K, please send resume to alangroudi@gmail.com www.footsurgeon.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our mobile podiatry office team. This position offers flexible hours, with daily rate pay. The position is part-time, with the opportunity for growth within the company. We cover areas from Port St. Lucie to Vero Beach. If you are interested in joining our team and providing exceptional foot care services to our patients, please apply today. i.smith@kysopod.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PODIATRIC SURGEON – TUCSON, AZ
Immediate opening for motivated full time Podiatric Surgeon to join our team at Premier Foot & Ankle Surgeons Tucson AZ. Applicant must have a current AZ state license and ABFAS or be eligible for ABFAS. Competitive salary and bonus structure. Send CV to drdafac@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY BOROUGHS
Busy and rapidly expanding practice looking for a full time associate. Multiple locations in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, Bilingual preferred. Required to take call in hospitals. Great balance between surgery and medicine. Ideal for recent graduates. Competitive compensation. Please submit CV to careersmobilepodiatry@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA
Immediate opening for a podiatric surgeon with interest in wound care, podiatric medicine, foot surgery and clinical research. Ankle surgery and reconstructive rearfoot surgery is not available. Ideal candidate is board-certified/qualified with prior clinical experience. MGH is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and our podiatric physicians are eligible for faculty appointments through department of orthopedic surgery. Excellent salary and benefits. Please contact Dr. Landsman. alandsman@mgh.harvard.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, well-rounded hospital-based group practice located just North of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, well-trained with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SEATTLE, WA
Growing practice in greater Seattle area seeking full-time associate. Well balanced practice, both surgical and non-surgical, with multiple office locations. Competitive salary + bonus, malpractice, health insurance, 401k, and PTO. Interested candidates, email CV to SeattleDPM.hire@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN (OAKLAND COUNTY/DETROIT SUBURBS)
Outstanding opportunity, well established group practice, general podiatry, surgical forefoot, rearfoot & ankle (full time). Responsible, motivated team player with good communication skills, base salary + bonus,+ benefits, malpractice, continuing education. Confidential reply CV & letter of interest to: DPMposition@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, PRICE, MILLCREEK OR WVC, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Millcreek, Price or WVC , Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! - GAINESVILLE, FL
Surgically trained podiatrist needed. 40% of collections first year and equity partnership after that. Looking for someone to start now in Gainesville, FL. Located close to the surgical center and hospital. Seriously interested podiatrists please send CV to podiatry42984@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2024. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
SWIFT MICROWAVE THERAPY UNIT FOR SALE - (FOR WART AND IPK REMOVAL)
Used fewer than 10 times – Excellent condition – includes Swift padded roller case perfect for multiple office locations – Asking $20k firm - (New Unit from Emblation costs approximately $26k) – Please contact APodiatrist@gmail.com
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY TO START A SECOND PODIATRY OFFICE - COMMERCE TWP. MI
This is a very affordable opportunity to start a second podiatry office. This office is in Commerce Twp. Michigan. Please call me to discuss this opportunity. Call or text 248-245-3392
PRACTICE FOR SALE - STATE COLLEGE, PA
Turn-key 30 year old established practice with loyal, compliant, educated patient base. Located in university town with great school system. Retiring physician willing to transition and finance. Grossing seven figures prior to Covid. Great opportunity for enterprising physician. Please no brokers. Nvafc@md-officesolutions.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TREASURE COAST, FL
Treasure Coast (Martin/St. Lucie County). 40 YO part-time general practice 2 locations grossing average 200K. Please no brokers email practiceforsaleflo@comcast.net with phone number for information.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Modern, well established since 1986. Busy, 75 new patients a month. All aspect of podiatric services. Fully equipped, certified EHR, laser, digital x-ray, vascular machine, Pad net. In-house billing, well run. Located within a mile from hospital. Owner is willing to stay as necessary during transition. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH EAST FLORIDA
Established mobile practice for sale. Opportunity to scale and have successful mobile practice with multiple nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ability to transition services with planned introductions and support from seller. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT AND SHARE – MANHATTAN AND / OR PLAINVIEW, NY
Plainview Long Island and or Manhattan (22nd street between 2nd and 3rd Aves), Fully equipped, turn-key. Call (516) 476-1815 or e-mail podo2345@aol.com for details.
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