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April 09, 2013 #4,737 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Recession Hurting Children's Feet: UK Podiatrist

The UK's children are literally being crippled by recession, as many are being forced to wear second-hand shoes that do not fit their feet properly. That is the key finding from a recent survey by shoe retailer Brantano, which found that almost one in three parents (28 per cent) have started buying fewer pairs of shoes for their children since the start of the economic downturn.

Emma Supple

Emma Supple, a podiatrist who advises Brantano, said: 'If children aren't wearing correctly fitted shoes, it not only has short-term effects such as redness, soreness, and blisters, but can also impede foot growth leading to longer-term health problems." Children with ill-fitting shoes may face a future of bunions, foot deformities, posture problems, and even back pain, the expert added.

Source: NetDoctor.co.uk [4/8/13]

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Aussie Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis

Dean McGregor, of Leisure Coast Podiatry in Kiama, says plantar fasciitis seems to be most common in people in the 30- to 40-year-old age group. "It's common with athletes, but it also happens in people who stand a lot, such as hairdressers," McGregor says.  Around July, just before the City to Surf race, is when McGregor says he starts seeing a lot of people struck with the foot pain.

Women seem to suffer from the pain more, he says, adding that walking in thongs can be as bad as high heels, as the action of squeezing the toes can also inflame the area. McGregor says it is rare to resort to cortisone injections or surgery to treat the condition. "Rest, ice the area after you've been on your feet, and do lots of stretches and massage."

Source: Ivy Fleming, Illawarra Mercury [4/8/13]

CA Podiatrist Receives "Masters" Designation from APWCA

Lee C. Rogers, DPM, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Amputation Prevention Center at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, received the American Professional Wound Care Association’s (APWCA) highest recognition for a wound care provider.

Dr. Lee C. Rogers

Dr. Rogers was awarded the prestigious “Masters” designation on Saturday, April 6, at the Annual APWCA Association Membership Meeting, held in conjunction with the National Clinical Conference in Orlando. Started in 2010, the award recognizes key opinion leaders who have impacted wound care through education, advocacy and research.

Source: Morningstar.com [4/8/13]

35th Charing Cross Features ILEG-X Section and "Toe and Flow"

The 35th Charing Cross Vascular Symposium again attracted several thousand physicians, surgeons and researchers to Olympia in London this week. The section on Diabetic Foot Care, now termed "ILEGx Collaboration Day" featured key members of the team from around the world included Prof. David G. Armstrong, Director of the University of Arizona's Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA).

Dr. David Armstrong

The symposium, which concludes today, was held at massive National Hall, Olympia, and featured a novel "theatre in the round" multimedia and audiovisual format.

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters.

Bret Ribotsky: You have been involved with politics in the Rhode Island Podiatric Medical Association and was active in ACFAS, culminating with being president of both organizations. How has all that time away from practice affected you?

Dr. Bruce Werber

Bruce Werber: All that time was an investment that has paid back over 100 times in self-satisfaction, as well as financially. Getting involved has helped me grow my private practice in all ways.

(L-R) Drs. Erika Schwartz, Alison Garten, and Aparna Duggirala

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guests are women podiatry leaders Drs. Erika Schwartz, Alison Garten, and Aparna Duggirala. You can register for future events by clicking here

Doctor-Owned Device Firms Under Federal Scrutiny for Fraud

Physician-owned companies that distribute medical devices at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers where their investors practice medicine have the potential to violate federal anti-kickback laws, the federal government has cautioned. On March 26, the Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a special fraud alert stating that the way these “physician-owned distributorships,” or PODs, do business could pose a fraud and abuse risk as well as jeopardize patient safety.

The concern is that the financial incentives offered to physician owners in these arrangements might encourage these doctors to perform medically unnecessary procedures, or choose to prescribe devices the distributorships sell instead of those that may be more clinically appropriate, the alert stated. According to the OIG’s findings, some PODs may have characteristics that put them at risk for violating the federal anti-kickback statute, which is designed to safeguard patients against any physician referrals that may be influenced by financial incentives.

Source: Jennifer Lubell, Amednews.com [4/8/13]

RE: HBOT Supervision (Stan Gorgol, DPM)
From: Wm. Barry Turner, BSN, DPM

Supervision and billing for the service of full body hyperbaric oxygen therapy by podiatrists is an interesting question. I practice podiatry in Georgia. I bill for full body HBO therapy when I am treating a lower limb pathology. It would be outside my scope of practice to supervise and treat pathology that is not in the " foot and legs".
 
When I owned my own HBO chambers, I billed and was paid by Medicare for the service, but it was a battle; a battle that every year or two, is thrown back in my face. Luckily, I saved the letters signed by my local Medicare Medical Director acknowledging that I am legally allowed to bill and be paid for supervising HBO when treating lower limb pathology in the State of Georgia.
 
Read your state practice act!
 
Wm. Barry Turner, BSN, DPM, Royston, GA, claret32853@ymail.com

RE: APWH Holds First Annual Conference
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM

I attended this conference as both a speaker and an attendee, not exactly knowing what to expect. The quality of the speakers was beyond my expectations and the attendees of all medical specialties (more than 150), stayed from early morning until the last speaker's lecture was completed. The interaction of the exhibitors and the attendees was also superb.

I want to personally congratulate both Dr. Kravitz and the APWH board for putting on a conference, which provided me with a significant amount of information that I can use first thing Monday AM. For a young organization in its first year to put on such a conference is astounding. I eagerly await attending next year's symposium in Philadelphia.

Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY, drkesselmandpm1@hotmail.com

RE: MI Podiatrist Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud
From: Matthew B. Richins, DPM

With all due respect to my fellow colleague, it sounds like justice has been served. Billing a nail avulsion when performing a nail debridement is wrong whether done once, a hundred, or a million times, even if everyone else is doing it.

I am sure Dr. Kirk is not a bad man, but unless I misunderstand the facts, he made a huge mistake and will pay for it. We should all be mindful as to not approach this slippery slope.

Matthew B. Richins, DPM, Joplin, MO, mnmrichins@yahoo.com

RE: MI Podiatrist Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM

I offer my condolences to yet another podiatrist caught in the 11730, 11732 minefield. This is the code that puts most podiatrists in jail, beyond phantom patient billing. This all stems from the fact that nursing home/office nail care is not paid by insurers or Medicaid, except under very specific conditions we are all aware of (or should be). In order to perform this legally, it must be a covered RFC service, with all of the attendant clinical factors as part of the service. Or, alternatively, a local anesthetic must be injected. I have written this before, but yet I still read about it. 

If you see nursing home patients, you must search for other codes to use, and often there are OTHERS that are appropriate. But you must actually examine your patients, their history and physical, and their legs and ankles. About 30 to 65% of NH patient care is given free. Only you can decide if that fits your practice model.

Auditors first look for 11730. There are ways to document this service (including photographs of your injection with a chalk board and the patient’s name and date). Unless you are able and willing to use this standard of documentation, my advice is to eschew NHs entirely. The next time your patient asks: “How come Dr. Downtheblock does this for free?”, do yourself and your family a favor and send them there.
 
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, San Jose, CA, Rosey1@prodigy.net

RE: 104 Applicants Not Matched for Residency Positions (Robert Eckles, DPM, MPH)
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM

In the movie Office Space, there is a classic scene wherein Peter (Rod Livingston) is explaining to Joanna (Jennifer Aniston) that he and his friends are merely diverging fractions of a penny as a rounding off measure to his bank account. "So, you're stealing" says Joanna. "No, we are taking the rounding off of the fractions of a penny," responds Peter. "So you're stealing," responds Joanna again.

Dr. Eckles' letter, in response to the residency shortage concern, was certainly exculpatory for the APMA, CPME, and COTH. Assurances were made by Western that, if approved as a school, residencies were already in place to compensate for the increased demand, for everybody. Nobody is to blame. The system is great. It is a well-oiled machine, just like Initech in the movie.

But we are still short 104 residency positions for our graduates. It happened under the watch of those responsible to assure us that no such problem would occur. Thank you for the explanation. Everybody has done everything correctly. That should certainly be reassuring to any unmatched graduate. No one is at fault. It was a rounding error. But Dr. Eckles, here's the reality: "So....you're still short 104 residencies." Like Jennifer Aniston in the movies, the answer is " yes."

Allen Jacobs, DPM, St. Louis, MO, allenthepod@sbcglobal.net

RE: 104 Applicants Not Matched for Residency Positions
From: Robert S. Schwartz, CPed, Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH

104 podiatrists could learn pedorthics and gain valuable experience in conservative foot care they will use throughout their podiatric career. They can get internships at pedorthic and other healthcare facilities and sit in and fit retail shoe stores, earning income while learning how to use pedorthic products and techniques to help people. Pedorthists help manage the most extreme mechanical foot deformities and disorders, a great training for every podiatrist. Perhaps it’s time to review the curriculum and make room for pedorthics.
 
Robert S. Schwartz, CPed, NY, NY, rss@eneslow.com

Having completed three years of surgical residency almost 30 years ago gives me some perspective on this matter. The more quality surgical training, the better. We ARE the experts of the foot and ankle, and all of us must be prepared to handle any problem with great skill and dispatch. Three years of training is never wasted, BUT the new graduates have to be realistic that if they enter private practice, it could be slow for quite a while.

Emphasis still needs to be given to providing and possessing great office skills, and this is where office rotations, working in a podiatry clinic, and working up ALL patients is still needed. During a residency, the diagnostic skills for surgical work-up or conservative care are very much required. There are many fabulous opportunities in our profession. All providers need to do is open up their eyes and make it happen. If we sit back and complain, nothing will happen. Meanwhile, the powers that be must be held accountable to provide the programs that are necessary for this training. Where there is a will, there is a way; now make it happen.

Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA, ifabs@earthlink.net

PRACTICE FOR SALE  - MIAMI, FLORIDA

Great opportunity for well trained new or other practitioner wanting to relocate to South FL. Walking distance to three world-class hospitals. Free standing building. Est. 1972. Great terms. Retiring, not looking for an associate. Contact me at draam@att.net

PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROOKLYN, NY

28 year old practice in a desirable part of Brooklyn. EHR certified with stage 1 criteria successfully met. Practice has room to grow. Good mix of Medicare hazardous foot care; surgery and wounds. Low overhead. Priced to sell. Email Inquires to brooklynpracticeforsale@gmail.com.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

Multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SIOUX CITY, IA, TRI-STATE

Solo practice, established over 40 years. High volume, general care with surgical and orthopedic mix. Surgical privileges at 2 major hospitals. Deferred financing available. Contact: Medical Office, PO Box 4516, Sioux City, IA 51104.

PODIATRIC MERGERS - CHICAGO AREA 

Weil Foot Ankle & Orthopedic Institute is expanding their presence in the Chicago metropolitan area. We are interested in discussing merger with current  podiatric practitioners in Chicago and surrounding area. Practices that have a minimum of 5 to 25 years of activity are welcome to meet with us and visit our rapidly expanding practice that currently numbers 18 DPMs, a neurologist, a rheumatologist, an orthopedic surgeon, and a primary care sports medicine physician. For more information contact: info@weil4feet.com or call Stephanie Spiegel, COO at 847-390-7666.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PUERTO RICO 

Looking for a well motivated surgically trained podiatrist for a 20 years old hospital based multi office practice . Candidate must be personable, ambitious, and knowledge of SPANISH language a must. Hospital surgical privileges available with heavy load of High Risk Diabetic Foot patients. This position leads to PARTNERSHIP, and eventually ownership. Offices located near San Juan Metro area near Beaches, great schools, and major shopping malls. Please send CV to medicopodiatra@aol.com.

SEEKING FULL OR PART-TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY

An outstanding practice opportunity! We are searching for a dedicated and caring full time or part-time podiatrist to join our growing endocrinology practice that is devoted to quality patient care and conveniently located in Englewood, NJ. The office is less than ten miles from Manhattan. Competitive salary and benefits package offered. For further details, please call Victoria at (917)655-9009 or email resume to cvsschwartz@aol.com

TWO FOR TEXAS

Desiring to grow our group of successful medical and surgical professionals.  We are seeking an exceptional Podiatric Physician and Surgeon with great interest and talent to serve as 1) Our Diabetic Foot Care Team Leader or 2) Our Sports Medicine Team Leader.  Send CV, letter of interest, and current picture to:  greatdoctors1@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND, DC, PA

A podiatrist is needed for the Baltimore, Washington, Pennsylvania area. Partner for the corporation. Surgery center, emergency room call and a hospital location. All areas of podiatry. Established practice. Salary and commission. Fax resume 410-857-4227 or email at butler@qis.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL

R U a PM&S36 or PSR24 graduate looking for a bright future in podiatry BUT cannot be afraid to work hard to achieve. Nail care to reconstructive ankle/leg trauma. Attitude & God complexes need not apply. Frames/IM nails, must be comfortable applying. Work hard for exciting future. Superstars only. Send info mny1029@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA BAY AREA

Multi-location practice seeking individual with balanced medical and surgical training. Practice is well established with growing new patient visits. Offering competitive salary and benefits along with bonuses commensurate with performance. EMR already in place with well-trained assistants. Please Send cover letter and CV to office@fitfeetflorida.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST

Wanting full-time podiatrist (PSR-24 or greater) in 30+ year established practice situated in coastal community just south of Los Angeles.  Building out a new office near hospital. Compensation is performance based with practically an unlimited earning capability. A possible buy-in is negotiable. Looking for someone to take over practice in the future.  Excellent opportunity for young ambitious doctor.  Send resume to asbf@pacbell.net, titled, "Podiatrist".

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH TEXAS

Associate position possibly available. Located 50 miles from Dallas. All phases of Podiatric care with no ER call. PSR 24 required.  Hospital privileges & strong referral base. Practice has EMR, digital X-ray & on site vascular testing. Very competitive salary and benefits. Please send CV to Footdoc3143@gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - UPSTATE NEW YORK and CONNECTICUT

Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes. Syracuse, Schenectady, Albany  Cortland, Little Falls, and Gloversville, and surrounding areas, New Britain and Southport, CT. Great opportunity for supplemental or full time income. Email inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON, DC/ MD SUBURBS

Prominent, established two office practice seeking well rounded, personable, ethical individual with sharp medical and surgical skills. Must be 24/36 month trained, ABPS qualified or certified. Partnership opportunity with ownership potential. Competitive salary with benefits package. Please send CV to ponyrunner66@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – HACKENSACK NEW JERSEY

Full-time podiatrist PSR 24 or greater, board eligible needed for traveling between offices in Northern NJ, Saturdays. Slow to start but great potential – high end location. Personality a must, Not routine care shy, Multilingual a plus, base salary and malpractice. Info to anklefootdoc@optonline.net, please no attached files.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - N.E. INDIANAPOLIS (FISHERS/ANDERSON)

Full or Part-time associates to join board-certified podiatrist in diverse, modern podiatry practice in hospital and office settings. EHR, digital x-rays, PADnet, Cutera Genesis Plus laser, Pinpointe Laser, ESWT, mini-C-arm, all aspects of DME, and hospital affiliations with three networks. Limited wound care. No nursing homes. Current Indiana podiatrists welcome. Tremendous potential for individual(s). Send C.V. with salary and benefit expectations: john.lloyd@lloydpodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Requiring full-time podiatrist (PSR-24 or greater) in established Practice situated in a foothill community of Southern California. There is an existing patient base and a strong support team. Compensation is performance based with practically an unlimited earning capability. A possible buy-in is negotiable. Send resume to office@uplandpodiatry.com , titled "podiatrist."

POSITION AVAILABLE - CENTRAL FLORIDA

Two doctor practice looking for an associate to take retiring doctor's position with partnership opportunity for the right person.  Competitive salary, health insurance and incentives. Two offices serving a diverse number of routine, surgical and wound care patients. Two years surgical residency training and FL license required. If interested in this great opportunity please e-mail CV, surgical log and references to toesrus7@yahoo.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF BAY AREA
 
We’re expanding, seeking podiatrist to join multi-office practice. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAMPTON ROADS VIRGINIA

Needs to be highly motivated, INDEPENDENT and surgically-trained to join a successful 40+ year practice surrounded with water sports, beaches and hiking. PSR24/36 ; well versed in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and diagnostic ultrasound. Please email CV & cover letter to feetloveus@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, NY

Looking for a highly motivated surgical trained podiatrist in the Orange County, NY (West Point area). Hospital, wound center and surgical center affiliated. It is a busy practice that covers hospital inpatients, Wound Center, and takes ER call. The applicant has to be trained in all foot surgery and be able to handle advanced diabetic wound care. The practice is a 1 hour car ride from NYC and is close to hiking, fishing ,skiing and state parks. Please Email a CV and contact info to clsp4@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - GEORGIA

Associate needed for a busy podiatry office in Georgia. Candidate must be self motivated and surgically trained (PMS24/36). Must be versed in forefoot surgeries. At least one year post residency experience is required. Please send CV to myromeclinic@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY

Busy multi-specialty practice of PCPs, general surgeons, OB-GYN, podiatric surgeons looking for a full-time podiatric associate in  Upstate NY, Binghamton, Finger Lake Region. Great Benefits, opportunity for partnership. Must be highly motivated, personable and be Board qualified/eligible. Our podiatrists have over 100 years combined experience. Please send CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com or fax 607-723-1567.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN PHILADELPHIA

Full time, PSR 24-36 month trained podiatrist needed for busy suburban Philadelphia group practice. Multidimensional, multi-office group treating a wide range of patients including forefoot, rearfoot & ankle surgery, diabetic wound care, sports medicine, and workrelated injuries. Office & diagnostic equipment state-of-the-art. Full benefit package included with bonus incentive. Position available starting July, 2013 excellent opportunity leading to partnership. Please email to: bailliemw@gmail

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS- BUCKS COUNTY

Seeking top-notch, highly motivated candidate with excellent clinical & surgical training to join established, well regarded multi-office practice with full spectrum of podiatric care. Great opportunity for the right person. Please respond to poddoc2@aol.com  with Resume,  CV and references.

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed PODO2345@AOL.COM 516-476-1815

PRECEPTOR POSITION – TAMPA BAY AREA

Multi-location practice offering paid preceptorship. You will learn great patient care techniques along with nuisances that go into running a successful practice. We had a positive experience with a preceptor this past year and want to repeat this. If interested please send CV to office@fitfeetflorida.com

PAID PRECEPTORSHIP AVAILABLE IN MANHATTAN

Surgical, Biomechanics, and Practice Management. Send C.V. to ddfcfootdoc@gmail.com

PRECEPTOR POSITIONS - PHILADELPHIA

(3) Preceptor Positions available in Philadelphia and possibly (1) or (2) more in NY/NJ. Practice is diverse with a strong offering in podiatric rehabilitation, sports medicine and pain management. Two preceptors successfully completed this past year and gained tremendous hands-on experience. Please send resume to: ediamond7@comcast.net. To learn more: www.philadelphiapodiatrist.com.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - COMPLETE AMFIT ORTHOTIC FABRICATION SYSTEM

Complete Amfit Orthotic Fabrication System with Footfax SL Contact digitizer. System includes milling machine, PCs, all cords, parts, medical software, hardware and $2100 worth of insole blanks. System cost $45K New, Asking $10K. For more information visit amfit4sale.wordpress.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - BIOMEDIX PADNET SYSTEM
 
PADnet is clinically valuable, provides fair financial return with medically appropriate testing and seamlessly integrates with the complete suite of BioMedix® products and services. One year old. In Excellent condition. Buyer pays for shipping. Please contact Rhonda Daggs at info@footanklecenters.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - USED Q-CLEAR LASER

Still under warranty. New laser head just added. First Best Offer. Marketing and training included. Dr. Zuckerman will train you. e-mail with questions to footcare@comcast.net

ACADEMIC POSITIONS - SCHOLL COLLEGE

The Dr. William M. Scholl College Podiatric Medicine is seeking up to three full-time academic podiatrists to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Applicants must be board qualified with preference for board certification in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly credentials. Contact Robert Joseph DPM, PhD at Robert.joseph@rosalindfranklin.edu or (937) 479-1793. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Health Science is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates from historically underrepresented groups.

PODIATRIST SEEKING EMPLOYMENT - CHICAGOLAND AREA

Personable, well trained ABPS Board Certified podiatrist with 10 years experience seeking associate position or buy-in opportunity in the Chicagoland area.  Please email inquiries to ewcv5@hotmail.com.

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