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April 24, 2012 #4,444 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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John W Pagliano, DPM

On April 20, 2012, Dr. John W Pagliano sucumbed to cancer. Pagliano was a past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and adjunct instructor at the Califirnia College of Podiatric Medicine. He was the author of numerous articles in publications such as The Physician in Sports Medicine, Ameican Medical Joggers Association, Medicine and Sport Science, Runner's World, and Podiatry Management.

Dr. John Pagliano

Pagliano was an accomplished runner, having competed in over 500 races including 86 marathons and six 50-mile races. He was the USA-AAU National champion at 50 miles and the STC Athlete of the Year in 1969.

Barry Professor Elected President of AAWC

Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine professor Dr. Robert J. Snyder, a podiatric physician and surgeon for more than 30 years, was elected president of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Friday, April 20. Snyder, a leading wound care specialist and professor and director of clinical research at Barry will serve as president of the AAWC for the 2012-2014 term. 

Dr. Robert Snyder

Snyder has a private practice at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida, where he is director of the Wound Healing Center, serves on the editorial advisory boards of Ostomy Wound Management, WOUNDS, and Podiatry Manangement, and reviews articles for the New England Journal of Medicine.

LA Podiatrist a Featured Speaker at Chinese Foot & Ankle Society Meeting

Dr. Rita Rae Fontenot was the featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Chinese Foot & Ankle Society. This year, the meeting took place in Uremqi, a large, modern city on the Old Silk Road in the far northwest part of China. Dr Fontenot presented her paper on "Autograph Replacement of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon- A Case Study" which was published in the Chinese Journal of Orthopedics.  

Dr. Rita Rae Fontenot

Dr. Fontenot was the only non-Chinese at the meeting of over 300 orthopedists. She has been invited to speak to the Foot & Ankle Society numerous times since she first visited China in 1989. She has watched Chinese medicine intergrate Western theory and techniques over the years, and  has personally witnessed the modernization of their hospitals and equipment, especially in the discipline of foot surgery.

AZ Podiatrist Keynotes Canadian Pedorthics Symposium

Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at the University of Arizona, was this year's keynote speaker at the annual Pedorthics Canada Symposium in Whistler, British Columbia. 

Dr. David G. Armstrong with Ryan Chang, PhD, Course Director

 "Joining 300 colleagues that share our passion for interdisciplinary care is an inspiration," noted Armstrong. The event was punctuated by the group's release of their clinical practice guidelines, a culmination of the work of more than 100 people across several years.

SD Podiatrist Wins Governor's Vision Award for Inventing OTC Orthotics

One-fourth of all people have flat feet, and Spearfish (SD) podiatrist Dr. Lorri Riley has invented a product that, she says, can provide them with prescription-quality orthotic support at the price of an over-the-counter product. Riley and her product won second place last week in a statewide entrepreneurship contest, the Governor’s Giant Vision Award. She will put her prize money of $5,000 toward marketing her J1 Insoles, which are already available in Rapid City at The Runner’s Shop, in Spearfish at Walgreens and Sole Perfection, and in Belle Fourche at Lynn’s Dakotamart. 

Dr. Lorri Riley (Photo Ryan Soderlin)

Riley said she developed the insoles after feeling frustrated that she wasn’t really helping her patients when she wrote them prescriptions for orthotics knowing they couldn’t afford the $300 to $800 the shoe inserts normally cost. With fewer insurance companies covering the cost of orthotics, Riley looked to develop a product that would support the typical flat foot, but could be sold over-the-counter.

Source: Barbara Soderlin, Rapid City Journal  [4/22/12]

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

Bret Ribotsky: Should podiatrists be seeing diabetic patients monthly?

Dr. Douglas Stoker

Douglas Stoker: I don’t think you can make an absolute standard statement like that. There is a  whole range of diabetic patients. Some are much more brittle than others. There are others that can go 3 to 4 months between visits. The maintenance of the at-risk types of patients is regulated by Medicare guidelines, which state that you can’t see them any more frequently and be paid and more frequently than every 60 days.

Dr. Michelle Butterworth

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guest is ACFAS  President Dr. Michelle Butterworth. You can register for future events by clicking here

RE: Healthcare Alliance Fax
From: Richard A. Simmons, DPM

My office received a fax from a company identifying itself as Healthcare Alliance. The fax message asks for permission to send their prescription discount cards to the office to be dispensed to patients who have difficulty paying for their prescriptions. I surmise that the patient would then fill out the cards providing their protected healthcare information and mail them to this company. Does anyone have experience with Healthcare Alliance?

Richard A. Simmons, DPM, Rockledge, FL

Query: Patient Appointment Reminder Service

Can anyone recommend a patient appointment reminder service?
 
Claudine DuPont, DPM, Fredericskburg, VA

RE: Sterilizing Bits Between Debridements (Elliot Udell, DPM)
From: Jack Ressler, DPM

With all do respect to Dr. Udell's protocol of not burring nails after debridement, he brings up an excellent point concerning the hazards that apply to patients, assistants, and doctors concerning  the development of pulmonary  problems associated with the nail burring. In addition, he talks about OSHA regulations. To the best of my knowledge, there are no OSHA regulations pertaining to the inhalation of nail dust by podiatric assistants.

We as physicians are forced to implement strict OSHA regulations, some of which are just plain silly, but when it comes to protecting our staff from breathing in nail dust, I have not seen any OSHA regulations that require assistants to even wear a mask. I have used nail dust extractors in my office for over 26 years and am proud to report no respiratory problems with myself or my staff. I have had the same two assistants for over 17 years without their having any respiratory medical history. Using an effective cold sterile solution for the burrs (I use Control 3) and a nail dust extractor, your  patients and staff will be happy and healthy.

Disclaimer: Dr. Ressler is the CEO of J-Vac System, Inc.

Jack Ressler, Delray Beach, FL, redwingcrzy@aol.com

RE: Article by Jeffrey Toobin (Bret Ribotsky, DPM)
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM

Dr. Ribotsky made a reference in his recent letter about Jeffrey Toobin, (a writer for The New Yorker Magazine), who was interviewing a New York City attorney. In that rather nasty article was the discussion of various illegal shenanigans some podiatrists were being charged with. It is sad that we have podiatrists who get into trouble. But even that  attorney may someday have a parent in a nursing home who needs a podiatrist and instead ends up with a third-world aide (who speaks no English) who snips his Mom’s toe in half while trying to trim her nails.

That article stands in my mind as the most vicious one I have ever read about us. That said, I would ask the simple question: “Who is calling the kettle black?”

Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, San Jose, CA, Rosey1@prodigy.net

RE: OH Podiatrist Discusses Celebrity's Neuroma
From: Anthony Luzzi

What's missing from the story is that, in a recent interview, Steven Tyler revealed the crossover toe deformity was actually the result of a neuroma removal surgery performed by his orthopedic surgeon, Brian McKeon. From Medical News: What's Wrong with Steven Tyler's feet (Besides the toenail polish), "In 2008, Tyler underwent surgery on his feet 'to correct long-time foot injuries resulting from his trademark athletic performance onstage.' He had been diagnosed with a condition called Morton's neuroma, and was told by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian McKeon, that it would require a number of surgeries to repair...The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic. I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet."

Anthony Luzzi, M4 TUSPM, Philadelphia, PA, anthony.luzzi@gmail.com

RE: Red Stripe Creepy Foot Doctor Ad

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Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SE FLORIDA

Growing practice in SE Florida (Palm Beach Co.) seeks personable, hard working 3-year trained Podiatric surgeon for associate position. Rearfoot/Ankle trauma & reconstruction experience preferable. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply to: sflfootandankle@yahoo.com 

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - MULTIPLE STATES

Podiatrist Needed in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin,  and Oklahoma. Expanding multi-state medical practice seeking podiatrists to service long-term care community residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We offer an established patient base, scheduling, equipment allowance and cover travel expenses. Provide generous compensation, bonus opportunities, disability, health insurance benefits, malpractice coverage and flexible scheduling. Looking for a Podiatrist with excellent skills, able to provide expert and compassionate care to patients. Email CV to: careers@aggeus.org or call 773-770-0140 x300/x305.www.aggeus.org

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Full-time position available immediately in Capital District multiple doctor practice. Good salary with percentage. All phases of podiatry. NYS license required. Email resume to Lchittenden68@gmail.com or call Lori at 518-577-6171

ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. I am looking for an entrepreneurial minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with a doctor who is as committed to your success as he is to his own. Go to:www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN

Podiatrist needed for busy state-of-the-art offices in Manhattan. Offices are located near Penn and Grand Central Station. 10+ years experience only and an out-of-network doctor for most insurances. Please forward your information and CV to: roni@myfcny.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SENIOR CARE DIVISION - ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Village Podiatry Centers, LLC: Immediate openings for physicians who are interested in caring for the elderly in nursing homes throughout Georgia. Full time position. Excellent salary, benefits, and opportunity for growth. Must understand the coding/billing process and have excellent documentation skills. You don't have to be board certified in foot or ankle surgery for this position. If interested, please contact Dr. Helfman at dhelfman@vpcenters.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Village Podiatry Centers, LLC: Immediate openings for board eligible or certified, 3-4 year trained surgical physicians. Equity based model, Excellent salary and benefits to start depending on qualifications. (Average physician salary is 2-3 times industry median salary).Full benefits included. Access to practice owned surgery centers, pathology lab, imaging center(s), and other in house ancillaries. Very selective process: must be flexible, well trained, and must participate in our "Physician Training Program." You live off income and retire off wealth! Serious inquiries only! E-mail: David N. Helfman, DPM, FACFAS at dhelfman@vpcenters.com

PHYSICIAN FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH DIVISION - ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Village Podiatry Centers, LLC: If you have experience in running clinical research trials and would like a full time position in managing and overseeing multiple clinical research trials for our growing group, please contact Dr. Helfman @ dhelfman@vpcenters.com. Excellent salary, benefits and equity opportunity for the right individual.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TENNESSEE/NORTH GEORGIA

Multi-physician, Multi-office practice looking for motivated new associate leading to partnership. We are a busy practice with state of the art technology: EHR, Digital X-ray, Diagnostic Ultrasound, PADnet, EPAT machine. Applicant should be PMS 36/Board Qualified/Certified. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard working and interested in providing all aspects of podiatric care to our patients. Competitive Salary and benefits. All interested candidates please send a CV with two letters of reference to mybestnewjob@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA

Two office practice, hospital and surgery center privileges, trauma call, modern offices, EHR, digital x-rays. Excellent compensation package. Position may lead to partnership. Candidate needs to be experienced in foot and ankle reconstruction and trauma. Email letter of interest and CV to Dr. Joe Disabato at jdisabato@vfasa.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART TIME - OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Looking for PSR 24/36, board eligible preferred. Busy podiatric practice with up to date EMR & practice management program. Practice currently offers digital x-rays, ultrasounds, vascular studies and laser treatment. Good mix of general podiatry, wound care and surgery. Must be ethical, hardworking and committed to quality patient care. NJ license needed. Competitive salary and benefits. Send cover letter and resume to: AOKNDPM@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - AUSTIN TEXAS

Great opportunity for new practitioner or an additional office. 18 year practice with large patient base. Current physician transitioning to part time then retiring to pursue another business opportunity. Start turn-key without need for a bank loan. Great area to live and work. Susieintx@aol.com (512) 565-6634

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 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM

PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP - ORANGE COUNTY CA

July 1, 2012 and ending July 31, 2013 (13 months). Responsibilities include assisting in all types of foot and ankle surgery, (approx. 500 cases), office and outside rotations including Sports Medicine Orthopedics Family Medicine, Biomechanics and Physical Therapy. Benefits include salary of $60,000/year, medical, dental, malpractice, and CME allowance. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CALIFORNIA LICENSE. Min. 24-month surgical residency training is a pre-requisite. Letter of interest, and CV to: Philip Radovic, DPM, Fellowship Director, 665 Camino de los Mares Suite 304, San Clemente, Ca. 92673. Ph: 949/493-8020 Fax: 949-488-0868. Email: Info@feetfixer.com.

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