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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,170 Subscribers Daily
March 28, 2022 #7,171  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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What percentage of your practice involves biomechanics (orthotics, surgery, and footwear)?
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Samaritan Orthopedics & Podiatry Welcomes OR Podiatrist
Blake Peterson, DPM, MS has joined Samaritan Orthopedics & Podiatry in Newport, Oregon. Dr. Peterson earned his podiatric medical degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and his Master's degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science.
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Dr. Blake Peterson |
Dr. Peterson completed his residency training at Baylor Scott & White Health Podiatric Medicine & Surgery and is board certfied in foot surgery and reconstuctive surgery.
Source: samhealth.org [3/23/22]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
Industry Veterans Launch State-of-the Art Custom Orthotics Labs
"Orthotica Labs, a state-of-the-art custom orthotics laboratory focused on lower extremity care has announced its official launch following a successful three-month beta testing program. With a focus on the practical needs of both doctor and patient, Orthotica Lab’s technology platform offers unparalleled functionality and ease of use while delivering custom-fabricated orthotics distinguished by exquisite quality, fit, and finish," says Jason Kraus.
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Jason Kraus |
Orthotica Labs’ founders, Jason Kraus and Peter Karolidis, have dedicated their careers to the development of innovative solutions that assist practitioners in more efficiently and effectively treating lower extremity pathologies. Explains Mr. Kraus, “In creating Orthotica Labs, Peter and I committed to what we term a ‘clinic first’ approach. Every aspect of the company is focused on improving both the clinic’s efficiency and ours, ultimately resulting in impeccable custom medical devices whose efficacy is unmatched. Simply put, patients get better faster, and everyone wins.”
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Stanley Joseph Gurney, DPM
Stanley Joseph Gurney, Jr., 81, of Meadville, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Dr. Gurney was a graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Stanley Gurney |
Dr. Gurney was a podiatrist in Meadville for 32 years and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and past president of the N/W PA division. He was a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: The Meadville Tribune [3/24/22]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Treatment of Osteomyelitis in a Distal Phalanx
I performed an arthroplasty on a patient’s 2nd toe to address a chronic diabetic wound. The patient developed cellulitis, and was given immediate IV antibiotics, but ultimately ended up with osteomyelitis at the end of the proximal phalangeal shaft and the base of middle phalanx. The patient is adamant about wanting to keep the toe. Has anybody had success resecting bone, inserting a single vancomycin-impregnated bone cement pellet on a K-wire, and leaving it for spacing?
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Query: Softening Solution for Calluses and Nails
For many years, patients being seen in my office for routine care were given whirlpools to soften thickened toenails, corns, and calluses. I have discontinued whirlpools over the past two years and instead use 3-WEA solution diluted in water and applied to the foot using polygauze non-woven 4 ply 4x4s. Although 3-WEA has been the long time industry standard for this foot prep, I find it isn't always providing enough softening of the skin and nails. The directions call for one gallon of water to 1/4 bottle of 3-WEA. Any mixture more concentrated leaves the foot slippery and difficult to handle.
For those of you still doing routine care on your patients, I would be interested to hear of other skin and nail softening products you are using for this treatment. Also describe how you are applying this solution to your patients' feet. Any input would be appreciated.
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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RE: Anesthetizing an Infected Toe
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
After 50 years of anesthetizing toes, I have never had to re-enter for a second injection. I recall school instructors injecting adjacent to the toenail or across the extensor or flexor tendons. This is not only unnecessary but can cause further tissue damage, not to mention additional pain for the patient. I inject straight down from dorsal to plantar at the level of the concavity of the proximal phalanx; one injection at the lateral and one at the medial. This blocks out all four proper digital nerves - two dorsal and two plantar. This is far away from any infected tissue. I always use 2% carbocaine without epinepherine.
Like a bad tooth which heals after extraction, once the offending portion of nail is excised, the infected tissue will heal itself without antibiotics. The only time I might use an antibiotic is with brittle diabetics or an otherwise compromised patient. After injection, about ten minutes should be allowed for the mediation to work. The toe will be numb about two hours afterward.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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from: Alan Sherman, DPM
Drs. Udell and Chaskin are clear in their assertions that “important podiatry seminars should be streamed” and be “allow(ed) to offer live steaming”. Such hybrid events are certainly allowed and some have been done, but the word “should” concerns me here, as there are practical concerns. As CEO of the multimodal education company PRESENT e-Learning Systems, that transitioned from live conferences to virtual in early 2020 and has run 12 successful multi-day live virtual/streaming conferences, I can add some clarity to this discussion.
We have intentionally avoided running hybrid conferences that offer both live in-person education while also streaming it to a virtual audience. Why? Because it’s very hard to do a good job at running both an in-person and virtual conference at the same time. We studied carefully what resources we would have to put in place to run a true high quality hybrid event where attendees at both were happy and well served, and we concluded that we would have to hire at least four and likely five new people to properly set up and service this much more complex event. Streaming a live conference isn’t just a simple add-on, and that’s why we’ve chosen to keep our in-person and virtual events separate.
Alan Sherman, DPM, CEO, PRESENT e-Learning Systems
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From: George Jacobson, DPM
The American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics is no more! If memory serves me correctly, the name was changed to the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. We then dropped the orthopedic component, completely changing the name to the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Perhaps those name changes, mirror the profession's decline in podiatric orthopedics and biomechanics.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Pedro Abrantes, DPM
Doctors! Medicare has made it clear that if you bill for these injections, be ready to pay back everything you were paid and go through the hassle, etc. Why not just tell your patients it is NOT a covered service and charge them cash up front. That is the way to go without worrying about big brother at your back.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
I’m on the ethics committee and Director for Podiatry for the American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians (AASCP). We have put out statements to help MDs, DOs, and DPMs understand that regenerative medicine therapies, including amniotic injections, are not yet recognized by the FDA for approval and should not be billed to insurance carriers. This topic was also discussed with the director of the FDA, Dr. Peter Marks, at the AASCP conference. Even with successful cases in trials with investigational new drugs in place, as well as many well published articles, there are still bad actors in the industry.
Most of the blame falls on reps stating that these are allografts and are reimbursed under such codes to push the product. If you are getting good success and document properly and are not offering guarantees, and your patients can afford these adjunct regenerative therapies, this will remain as a viable treatment option in the area of podiatry. Most of our liability insurance companies (such as Medpro) will also cover such therapies offered by doctors, if you use sound judgment. This should be considered as “non-covered“ services by carriers as with any other service we offer.
Pedro Abrantes, DPM, Miami, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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A fashion designer's approach to hammertoes? |
Source: Kunihiko Morinaga via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETINGS & WEBINARS
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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
Sponsored by Bako Diagnostics, 20/20 Imaging, and PRESENT Podiatry
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. DiDomenico, Dr. Stephanie Wu, and Ms. Pezza inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
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 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - HOLLYWOOD, FL AND BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities in and around Hollywood, FL and Buffalo, NY. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – WESTERN PA, SOUTHERN NJ, AND CENTRAL NJ
We have clients in Western PA, Southern NJ and Central NJ looking for associates who want to be a part of growing practices. Competitive compensation and benefits. Partnership options. Send your C.V. to yourpracticenow@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.
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 - 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Well established practice near lake and mountains seeks minimum PSR-36 trained DPM. Must be able to perform rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage with inpatient care. Senior physician transitioning to part time work. Early partnership opportunity. All applicants welcome. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@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 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
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
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
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – VIRGINIA
Well established podiatry practice seeks motivated, independent individual who is interested in owning his or her own office. Excellent opportunity to explore the benefits of self-employment, enjoying your profession, and living in a beautiful central Virginia setting. drmike463@hotmail.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
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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