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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,692 Subscribers Daily
April 23, 2018 #6,171  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
KSUCPM to Induct Three Alumni into its Hall of Fame Society
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) has selected three Hall of Fame inductees for this year’s 2018 Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony. Dr. Irvin Donick, Class of 1963, who practiced in Baltimore, MD for many years; Dr. Marchelle Suppan, Class of 1980, practicing in Orville, OH, the current President and CEO of the Aultman Medical Group; and the late Dr. Harry Goldsmith, Class of 1976, whose career was dedicated to making many great contributions to the field of podiatry.
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(L-R) Drs. Marchelle Suppan, Irvin Donick, and Harry Goldsmith |
The induction of these three revered podiatrists into the CPM Hall of Fame Society will take place during the 2018 Alumni Reunion Weekend, August 16–19, 2018.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot is a common contagious skin infection caused by a fungal infection that produces an itchy rash on the toes and feet. According to Johanna Youner, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, "The root cause of athlete’s foot is moisture, so the most important step in preventing it is keeping both feet and shoes dry. Always completely dry your feet after bathing, and be sure to get rid of moisture between toes. Powders such as corn starch, baking soda, and antifungals all are effective at keeping shoes and feet dry. Vary the shoes you wear, and let them dry completely before you wear them again."
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Dr. Johanna Youner |
"To treat an athlete’s foot infection, apply Lamisil, Lotrimin, or miconazole to the affected areas twice a day for up to two weeks. Homemade remedies include soaking your feet in the astringent Domeboro to dry the feet and prevent fungal infections…and applying essential oils such as eucalyptus, lavender, or tea tree oil to eliminate an active infection," says Dr. Youner.
Source: Sarah Hiner, Bottom Line
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NY Podiatrist Opens Mobile Foot Clinic
Pamela Sparks, DPM has had her shoe in the podiatry field for more than a decade, but she's stepping out on her own to tackle a new feat. The Syracuse woman has started her own mobile foot care concierge, SPARKS Podiatry, serving clients in Cayuga and Onondaga counties. She has always wanted to start her own business, and this endeavor, she said, is bringing back the old days when physicians made house calls.
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Dr. Pamela Sparks (photo: Kevin Ravoli) |
Dr. Sparks is certified in foot surgery through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a 2003 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Prior to starting SPARKS Podiatry, she worked at the Auburn branch of Podiatry Services CNY. That position ended in November, she said, giving her the opportunity to dip her toe into a new kind of client pool.
Source: Gwendolyn Craig, The Citizen [4/17/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CT Podiatrist to Sponsor the NC Color Run
The New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) is excited to announce that New Canaan Podiatry is the Paint Sponsor for the NC Color Run on April 28.
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Dr. Jennifer Tauber |
New Canaan Podiatry is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical practice. Dr. Jennifer Tauber has a special interest in sports medicine and treats many of the common problems that athletes encounter in an attempt to get them back into their normal routine.
Source: Allison Mennitt, New Caanan Patch [4/17/18]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Overall Tax Strategies for Physicians - Part 4
Now that the tax-filing deadlline is here, the die is cast on last year's revenues, refunds, and amounts owed. However, smart planning throughout the year and effective management of expenses and deductions can leave physicians and medical practices better equipped for next year's filing season. Here are some tips that can help physicians maximize revenues and sail smoothly through tax season into next year.
4. Maximize Deductions - "Although higher-income doctors cannot benefit from the new qualified income deduction available to S-Corporation owners, partners in partnerships or limited liabilility corporations, sole proprietors, married doctors with incomes under $415,000 and especially those under $315,00, can benefit. The levels are lower for singles. You want to start planning now if you are eligible. - Mark Dietrich, CPA, member, National Society of Healthcare Business Consultants
Source: Julia Filip, Physicians Practice [4/6/18]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Joseph N. McElhaney, DPM
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Dr. Joe McElhaney |
A longtime podiatrist has died. Dr. Joe McElhaney passed away Wednesday evening. McElhaney was a graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and then practiced podiatry in Zanesville for close to 40 years. He was also a Korean Conflict Navy Veteran with the Patrol Squadron VP-6. He served on the West Muskingum School Board where he also took care of athletes in all their sports for over 20 years.
Source: George Hiotis, WHIZ News [4/19/18]
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From: Paul T Slowik, DPM
Referral to a dermatologist would be my first course of action. Pending that consultation result, I would consider a total simple avulsion with regrowth expected. Although we are generally taught to the contrary, I've seen many nails grow back much improved without any medicinal intervention.
Paul T Slowik, DPM, Oceanside CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EHR) | |
From: Stefan Feldman, DPM, Arden Smith, DPM
We switched from Dox about 6 years ago and recommend against using them for a variety of reasons. Much better experience with Traknet.
Stefan Feldman, DPM, Westlake Village, CA
I have used DOX EMR for about 6 years now. This system is podiatry-specific. It has every diagnosis and treatment we use in podiatry pre-programmed into the system from the start. Drs./users do not need to build any templates – building templates and entering details we need in podiatry can be frustrating and very time-consuming. None of that is required with DOX – they have done all that work for you. The system is ready for use from day one. It is easy to learn with a few nuances, but very intuitive, very user-friendly, and very little typing is involved.
As with any new system, there is a learning curve but it should be a relatively short time before you are able to go through a complete note very quickly. DOX is extremely good in their handling of Meaningful Use/ MIPS – with only a little extra work selecting PQRS measures. The training is done by the owner, a podiatrist, Bart Ripperger, himself, and he and his tech support team are always available and respond very quickly. Dr. Ripperger personally guided my staff through our Meaningful Use, PQRS, MACRA, MIPS submissions. It is a very good system and competitive in price to the other full-service and specific systems – I highly recommend it.
Arden Smith, DPM, Great Neck, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
Greg Sands, OP, & Ortho-Rite have been the sole fabrication subcontractor for FootHelpers Lab for decades. He accepts the cost and high maintenance standards needed to produce foot centering orthotics. That enables me to offer an alternative to subtalar joint neutral cast devices where needed. During the recent shutdown, I made the mistake of sending casts to two other labs that assured me they could produce RestorThotics to my standards. The 75%+ return rate that ensued proved more destructive than if I had shut down and waited for Greg to rebuild.
My devices dispense by conforming to two tests. They must “integrate” to optimal casting position and they must activate the 1st ray rockers when underfoot. The replacement devices were too wide, too long, under-vaulted, and poorly posted. LLD lifts were not applied professionally and many made 1st ray activation worse, not better.
Although some patients and clients accepted the makeshift devices without complaint, I have re-dispensed more than half of the back-up devices with an Ortho-Rite product in order to re-establish my reputation. I have stated many times that Greg is the best production administrator of a custom foot orthotic lab. This was a pricey way to find out. I'm so glad to have you back.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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High fashion camouflage? |
Source: Elisabeth Thorsen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time pediatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
IMMEDIATE OPENING - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large practice in East Central Florida has a full-time position open, prefer DPM with minimum of 1 year private practice. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate position open for well trained, compassionate physician for busy clinic in the beautiful Danville area of Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and letter of interest to: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY/PA REGIONAL GROUP PRACTICE
Involving 3 hospitals, wound care center, 3 Offices- well staffed/well equipped-EPAT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, EMR, DME digital scan, etc. Beautiful area/easy commute/low cost of living. Generous base salary with incentive. Seeking ABFAS qualified DPM. Email CV chipmunklane59@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN/LONG ISLAND
Seeking board certified/eligible person to work on Long Island and or Manhattan. Must be in-network with most of the carriers. Must have hospital privileges and have the capabilities to perform basic podiatric surgical procedures. Offices fully equipped with x-ray MRI CT scan and is associated with a surgicenter. podo2345@aol.com 516 476-1815
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Associate podiatrist Naples, Florida. PSR 24/36, ABFAS certified/qualified for surgical practice. Must have FL license. Hospital privileges available. No HMOs, no nursing homes. Naples is upscale area and wonderful place to work and live. Prefer someone personable, hard working and team player. Email CV draustin@gulfcoastfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREAT NECK, NY
Hard-working podiatrist needed for busy Great Neck practice. Associated with Northwell Health. Maintain excellent reputation in community for 25 years. High volume of diabetic wound care, surgery, podiatry clinics, wound centers, hospital rounds and office. Excellent opportunity for well-trained individual who enjoys working in hospital. Great reimbursement. NSUHFOOT@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - RURAL NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Great opportunity in rural Northeastern NC! 20 year, well established practice with multiple locations, ready to continue to grow, seeking hard working Podiatrist/s just entering practice or with experience, to join us. North Carolina license a must, Send questions and/or CV to iiicms@aol.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE – HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Established in 1976 - fully staffed podiatry practice located in Hampton roads, Virginia across from a class A hospital. The practice has in-house x-ray, ultrasound and PAD ABI waveform devices, as well as a Styker command II system. The custom design 4000 ft² medical building includes a private parking lot, 6 fully stocked treatment rooms and an OR. Tremendous growth and expansion opportunity. Send cover letter & CV to vapodiatry18@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PORTLAND, OREGON AREA
Walk to one major hospital in 3' and drive to another in 9'. Prosperous area. 4 full treatment rooms. Digital x-ray, diagnostic U.S., Doppler. Will stay 6 mos. to help transition. Respond to: OfficeofPodiatry@gmail.com
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