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April 20, 2007 #2,916 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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NY Podiatrist Named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Podiatry

Dr. Dina Tsentserensky, podiatrist and director of medical services of NYC Footcare, has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in podiatry. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named the Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these special Who’s Who honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership, and service.

Dr. Dina Tsentserensky

Dr. Tsentserensky is a skilled teacher and passes along her knowledge of cryosurgery procedures to other physicians. She is an attending physician at Cabrini Medical Center and Gramercy Park Surgery Center. She is also co-owner of NY Serenity Day Spa in Scarsdale, NY. NYC Footcare is a premier podiatric medicine and surgical center specializing in cosmetic foot surgery and other phases of podiatric care.

Dr. Tsentserensky received her doctor of podiatric medicine with honors from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (2000). She completed post-graduate residency training in primary podiatric medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She is co-founder of the Podiatric Cryosurgery Center of New York.

Source: Cambridge Who’s Who

Free APMA Membership for First-Year Postgrads to Start in June

On June 1, APMA will launch a three-year membership recruitment pilot program that will provide free national APMA membership to DPMs in their first year of postgraduate training.

Though a component society fee may still apply, Resolution 17-07 was adopted at the APMA 87th House of Delegates meeting, encouraging all components to waive their state and local dues (if any) to those in their first year of training during this pilot program. The goal is to make membership for the first-year postgraduate completely free.

This program should make the grassroots recruitment efforts of the component societies to recent graduates much easier. For more information about the program, please contact Membership Services at 1-800-ASK-APMA.

Source: APMA Daily eNews [4/18/07]

Medicaid Facing Quality, Access Woes: Report

More than four decades after its inception, the federal-state Medicaid program is rife with poor quality of care, limited patient access and paltry reimbursement rates, according to a new report by the consumer-advocacy group Public Citizen. The study of all 50 states and the District of Columbia showed that the Medicaid program, which covers about 55 million mostly poor Americans, has failed to deliver adequate services to millions of individuals because of a wide-variance in eligibility requirements and other adverse factors.

The study ranked state-operated Medicaid programs on eligibility, scope of services, quality of care and provider reimbursement, using data from 2004 and 2005. Annette Ramirez de Arellano, a public-health expert also with Public Citizen, said that states earned the lowest scores in the category that measures quality of care. She also said that on average, states with higher median incomes scored better than those at the lower end of the spectrum, meaning that states with the neediest Medicaid enrollees often got the lower-quality services.

Programs were graded on a scale of one to 1,000, but half of all states have scores lower than 500, she said, adding that “No one state Medicaid program can be considered excellent among all categories.” Mississippi, Idaho and Texas scored as the bottom three, respectively, while Massachusetts, Nebraska and Vermont were the top three, respectively.

Source: Matthew DoBias, Modern Healthcare [4/18/07]

Physician Trading Cards Help Patients Connect With Caregivers

Honus Wagner's 1909 baseball card sold for $2.35 million earlier this year, so how much would the card of cardiologist Roddy Canosa, DO, fetch? Not much, he admits.

But that hasn't stopped patients from keeping Dr. Canosa's photo card when he sees them at Ephrata (PA) Community Hospital. He's one of dozens of physicians featured in doctor cards at the hospital. The facility hands out the images to new patients to help them identify doctors, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals who come to their bedside. Doctors and patients liken them to baseball cards, but these are about connecting with patients, not home runs and batting average.

Source: Damon Adams, AMNews [4/14/07]

Query: Psoriasiform Dermatitis?

This is a 40y/o diabetic B F sent to me by a local dermatologist. Duration about one year. Isolated to L foot only. Mildly pruritic. FH is non-contributory. The dermatologist’s treatment has been topical Loprox and a short course of oral steroids. A biopsy revealed a psoriasiform spongiotic dermatitis—eczemous type of tissue reaction. No fungi were seen with PASD stain.

Psoriasiform Dermatitis?

The most successful treatment, to date, has been a short course of steroids(dosepak) with additional use of a fluorinated steroid ointment under occlusion. This just condition “keeps coming back” and breaks through with only topical steroids. Does anybody have any quips or pearls that might help me keep this patient off long-term steroids?

Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS

RE: Lawrence Harkless, DPM Retires from UTHSCSA
From: Neil A. Burell, DPM, Al Kline, DPM

In my opinion, Dr. Harkless is one heck of a podiatric medicine leader and will continue to promote podiatry wherever he goes. I thank God everyday for bringing Dr. Harkless into my life. I wish him only the best. God bless Dr. Harkless.

Neil A Burrell, DPM, Beaumont, TX, nburrell@gt.rr.com

I was so happy to hear from a reliable source at the UTSA podiatry program that Dr. Harkless was going to head a new podiatry school in Northern California. I was equally happy to hear that this new podiatry school would become part of an interdisciplinary academic program including medical and osteopathic medicine.

What will be the legacy that Dr. Harkless will leave the next generation of podiatrists graduating from our schools? Dr. Harkless is a role model for all of us in an attempt to “better” our profession. His determination to integrate podiatry into the mainstream of medicine & surgery by research, teaching and lecturing is a refreshing reminder that we can all take a lesson from his lead. Podiatry, as a whole, need more driven individuals to participate in bringing podiatry to the forefront of foot & ankle orthopaedics where we truly represent the “foot and ankle specialist.”

Until now, orthopaedic journals continue to produce many quality articles and studies that rival our own. As an extern through his program, many years ago, I still remember how he tried to instill these attributes in his students; to give something back to our profession; to do more than just get comfortable in our own, day-to-day, practice. His example should inspire all of us to dig deep in our souls and give something back to this wonderful profession. This may well be the legacy that Dr. Harkless will leave this podiatry generation and the next.

Al Kline, DPM, Publisher, Podiatry Internet Journal, al@kline.net

RE: Peppering of the Plantar Fascia

If I remember correctly, the original article about drill holes in the calcaneus was out of Egypt in the late 70's. I remember Guido LaPorta, DPM advocated this procedure. It was fairly successful. The prevalent theory was that it caused a micro-fracturing of the calcaneus, loosening the fascia.

Stanton Cohen, DPM, Yuma, AZ, yumafeet@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION-YORK, PA

Excellent opportunity for PSR/24-/36 residency trained podiatrist to join 32 year established podiatric practice. Partnership opportunity. All aspects of podiatry, surgical, biomechanical and general podiatry. State of the art practice with up-to-date facility. Call and speak to Troy Wentling office manager or fax CV to 717-854-6519 or e-mail to beechtreepod@aol.com

ASSOCIATE WANTED – NEW YORK IMMEDIATE OPENING

Busy multi-dimensional practice; 70 miles north of New York City. Currently five (5)-doctor practice. looking to expand – all phases of podiatric medicine. contact: (845) 454-8308 EXT: 106

ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Multi-physician Podiatric practice looking for PSR-24/36 trained Podiatrist to join our progressive, diverse practice. High surgical volume with teaching opportunities. Competitive compensation package with definitive plan leading to partnership. Must have North Carolina license. Position available late 2007. E-mail CV and/or letter of interest to ncdpmsearch@earthlink.net

PRACTICE FOR SALE- FLORIDA

A 13 y.o. well established podiatry practice in Tavares, FL ( Lake County ) the 23rd fastest growing county in the nation. This is an opportunity not to be missed. All aspects of podiatry with hospital privileges available. PRICED TO SELL! If interested, contact Susan at (352) 406-2513 or at acrysue@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE: LA JOLLA CA (SAN DIEGO) Price reduced!

$287K '06. No HMOs, bone surgery, or insurance panels, so opportunity abounds! Affluent community. General practice, biomechanics, DME. Possible finance Serious/principals only. Cell:858-405-4780, 10-8 PDT. No Sunday calls, please. $129K Selling due to age, health problems. www.SDFootDoctor.com DrRDWorley@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

Associate Wanted....For well established Central Jersey practice, diversified in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. I am looking for a highly motivated, conscientious, individual with strong work ethics. My practice may offer great potential for the right person. Minimum PSR 24. Please reply to Jerseypod@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION- KANSAS CITY, MO

Excellent opportunity for a hard working, ethical podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Dedicated, supportive staff with strong marketing and medical knowledge. Must be board eligible/certified. PSR/24. Partnership opportunity. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Wonderful place to raise a family. Fax CV to 816-455-8901PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL FLORIDA

Well established surgical podiatry practice in Central Florida . Gross 2006 $744,136. Very attractive lease in an outpatient surgery center. Very low down payment. Contact Camille Todd/ Transworld Business 321 217 3625

WELL ESTABLISHED PODIATRY PRACTICE IN MT. AIRY, NC

Dr. John H. Hodges had a well established practice in Mt. Airy, NC that is either for sale or in need of an associate/partner to take over patient care. Dr. Hodges unexpectedly passed away, leaving approximately 3,500 patients. This is a unique opportunity to be able to begin work in a busy podiatric practice. If interested, contact Carolyn McMackin at (336)577-2886 or cmcmackin@triad.rr.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN

Park Avenue and East 70’s. Excellent opportunity to work with renowned podiatrist/surgeon in beautiful, upscale practice. Seeking candidate with 2-3 year residency program, strong surgical skills. Assist with case documentation Opportunity to buy in. Please send CV and references to iblevinelautin@aol.com

POSITION AVAILABLE - SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE/ NORTH GEORGIA

Immediate position available or will wait for the right individual. Unique practice opportunity in growing multi-physician/multi-office practice. Well established/cutting edge within the medical community. Close proximity to hospitals as well as opportunity to become involved with a free standing podiatric surgical center. Must be BQ/BC. Minimum PSR/24. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits. E-mail CV to afcjen@hotmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE MICHIGAN-DETROIT AREA

Michigan practice Detroit western suburbs for sale. 3 offices, great locations & high gross, buy outright or over time. Call 561-213-9400 after 7:00 p.m

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