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April 14, 2016 #5,642  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Alumni Association Elects New Officers
Burton Katzen, DPM (class of '71) has been elected president of the TUSPM alumni board of directors and will serve a two-year term beginning July 1st. Jay Schnitzer, DPM will serve as vice-president, Jeff Keating, DPM as treasurer, and George Yarnell, DPM as secretary.
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Dr. Burton Katzen |
Dr. Katzen also announced that the 8th annual Alumni board Foot and Ankle Seminar will be held the weekend of September 17th at the school. The previous seminars have raised over $200,000, with the money going to the student scholarship fund. An alumni reception and dinner will be held in conjunction with the national convention on July 15th at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Increasing Number of Young People Have Diabetes - TX Podiatrist
During recent years, Luis R. Venegas, DPM said he has been seeing more young patients in the Valley, including some in their 30s and 40s, developing foot wounds related to diabetes. “Since we are having this surprising increase in younger people having complications with their feet, I believe it is time to increase education and awareness, not only among the elderly population, but among the younger population; in colleges, high schools, etc., regarding the importance of diet, exercise and general health awareness,” Venegas said.
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Dr. Luis Venegas |
Dr. Venegas said that diabetic patients should check their feet every day to look for lesions, ulcers, or any other problems which could lead to damage and dangerous infections of their feet. If foot problems are not properly cared for, diabetic patients run the risk of progressively increasing problems, which could result in amputations.
Source: Valley Morning Star [4/11/16]
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| IPED NEWS | |
New Podiatric Organization (IPED) Launches
IPED (Institute for Podiatric Education and Development) is a fresh new organization dedicated to providing a platform for all levels of podiatric physicians and surgeons (from students and residents to new practitioners and seasoned professionals). Their goal is to provide members with scientific and improved patient outcome-based information, compliance, and reform updates, and practice management tools essential to succeed in the changing world of healthcare.
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Dr. P. David Applegate |
“It is very exciting to be a part of this organization as it focuses on preparing those entering the profession with the guidance and mentoring that we need as we navigate every level. It is more than just textbook information. It is the “reality” of entering practice and how to succeed once you get there, and IPED has been there every step of the way for me,” said P. David Applegate, DPM, Vice President of IPED, who is opening his own practice in June upon completion of his residency.
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| MEETING NEWS | |
ACFAP 2016 Pediatric Foot & Ankle Conference a Huge Success
The American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) hosted its annual conference at Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite National Park April 8-9, 2016. The conference featured a National Park outing, combined with exceptional CME lectures. President of ACFAP and conference organizer, Dr. Louis J. DeCaro stated, “I am extremely proud that over 100 doctors from around the world decided to join ACFAP at Yosemite. What they experienced was priceless: dedicated enthusiastic speakers, engaged attendees, supportive sponsors, and an overall sense of commitment to the advancement of pediatric foot and ankle education.”
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ACFAP 2016 Yosemite National Park Annual Outing |
ACFAP announced a brand new website, a seven-fold growth in their membership, student chapter initiatives, and many other advancements within the organization. ACFAP 2017 will be held at Acadia National Park in Maine on June 8-10, 2017, and will feature lectures, roundtables, and hands-on workshops.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Radiologists Freeze Phantom Limb Pain Using Minimally Invasive Procedure
J. David Prologo, MD, delivered new findings from an Emory Interventional Radiology and Image Guided Medicine study at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting. The study examines the use of cryoablation, or extreme cold, to reduce phantom limb pain (PLP) – a condition that causes individuals to perceive chronic pain in amputated limbs. Emory’s study shows that interventional radiologists who applied cold blasts to patients suffering from PLP significantly reduced the patients' level of pain.
The clinical trial entitled, “Percutaneous Image Guided Cryoablation for the Treatment of Refractory Phantom Limb Pain” examines the safety and effectiveness of using cryoablation to treat patients with PLP. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 185,000 amputations occur each year in the United States. Prologo says that during the hour-long outpatient procedure, interventional radiologists use image guidance to access hard-to-target areas and shut down problematic nerves. “We insert a cryoablation probe into the nerves causing pain, and drop the temperature to negative 40 degrees centigrade for 25 minutes,” says Prologo.
Source: Emory News [4/6/16]
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Academic Podiatric Physician and Surgeon
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your C.V. to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
8 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Physicians - Part 5
"Under the IRS’ new tangible property regulations, you may be able to expense costs associated with a building you own or lease for your practice. Many expenditures that were previously considered capitalized items that were depreciated over a number of years, now have new guidelines, making them eligible to fall under repair and maintenance rules. This allows you to make the deduction in the current year."
Kristi Johnson, CPA, principal, Windham Brannon, PC, Atlanta, GA
Source: Karen Appold, Physicians Practice [4/4/16]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: HNA Podiatry Panel
Does anyone know about the company HNA? They are opening a panel for podiatry and are asking for applications. I'm curious if anyone knows this company or its reputation.
Laura R Lefkowitz, DPM, Beverly Hills, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Is There a Role for Podiatric Physicians in the Current Zika Outbreak?
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
Little if anything appears in the podiatric medical literature about Zika, yet there is a potentially significant role for the profession in this outbreak. First, there is a public health role that the profession should accept regarding the disease. Patients may ask the podiatric physician questions about Zika, and as a health professional, an appropriate response will be expected. However, in 90-95 percent of patients infected with Zika, there is a maculopapular often pruritic eruption that appears within three to five days after the initial infection which, while beginning on the face, spreads to the trunk and the extremities (March 2016, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology).
This eruption begins to subside within two to three days, resolving completely within about a week and healing with desquamation. While the eruption is not pathognomonic, it should raise the index of suspicion of the podiatric physician that this dermatological manifestation may be due to Zika. In addition, arthralgia also is very common, and it could appear in the feet and ankles, although the majority of Zika-infected patents remain asymptomatic (about 80 percent).
Another finding that may be associated with Zika is peripheral edema, which could affect the feet and ankles. A maculopapular eruption together with arthralgia and peripheral edema should further elevate the index of suspicion of the podiatric physician regarding the possibility of Zika. Also associated with Zika has been a dramatic increase in Gullain-Barre syndrome, which begins with weakness or paresthesia that may begin in the lower extremities.
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft. Lauderfale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE) | |
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM
I respect Dr. Hrywnak’s knowledge and research in the areas of practice economics. Dr. Hrywnak writes that the implementing of analytics led to the discovery of practices that were costly or as he described it, “associated with a high dollar amount” necessitating reductions in escalating CPT billings. He goes on to say, “The results we have seen to date (and there are more to come), are systematic quality improvements along with cost reduction, enhancing the physician-patient relationship and clinical risk intervention with population management.”
His grasp of economics aside, he seems to be hook, line, and sinker in agreement that the physician-patient relationship has been enhanced. I am outraged by this sentiment, no matter who would utter it. Hospital staffing is cut to the bare bone. Attention to the computer at each visit is so glaringly disastrous to the physician-patient relationship, that only someone who sees six patients a day could possibly view it as an enhancement. I and everyone else could go on and on. What distresses me most is when physicians themselves get on board in agreement with what is happening. If we were iron workers, brick layers, or transit workers, we would have brought the system to a halt by now until someone demonstrated that they were listening. Understanding that changes need to be made is not the same as blanket acceptance of the decimation of medicine as we knew it.
Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear when hunting for yetis? |
Source: Emiliana Pontonutti via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES, CA
Busy, well-established solo practitioner in Los Angeles area seeking associate leading to partnership/ownership opportunity. PSR-36 required. Office across from major hospital. Balanced medical, surgical, & orthopedic practice birth to geriatrics. Send CV and contact info to new.pod@yahoo.com
TEMPORARY PODIATRY POSITION IN ILLINOIS
During June and July temporary (may lead to a permanent full or part time) position available in Central Illinois servicing nursing homes within 90 miles of Springfield. Excellent pay and bonus for this short period! Lodging and travel stipends available. Join our great team. Please email GH@Podiatryplus.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Unique opportunity. Upscale, Park Avenue Manhattan. Need an experienced, motivated, caring doctor with excellent podiatric surgical skills to see in-network patients and to cover out-of-network patients. Salary based on experience with performance bonuses if earned. Part or full time. Partnership a possibility if qualified candidate exhibits outstanding performance and skills. Send CV to: institutebeaute885@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TN AREA
Unique opportunity for the right individual. Spanish language skills preferred. Send your CV, two references and a letter containing the following information: 1. Why we should consider you for the position 2. Top 5 ways our patients benefit from having you in our practice. E-mail responses to NFAAPC@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST ORANGE, NJ
Associate wanted for practice in East Orange NJ PSR 24-36 trained. Must be motivated to grow practice, especially wound care and surgical services. Looking for the right person who will start the buy-in process. Send CV to Drfoot44@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Immediate, full-time opening in fast-paced Sports Medicine Center. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical, surgical and sports medicine background. Applications accepted online at http://www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW MEXICO
Growing practice in need of F/T podiatrist. Remote clinic requiring hard-working board certified/qualified candidate who is well-trained in rearfoot, ankle trauma, reconstruction, wound care. Call/hospital work necessary. Looking for self-motivated candidate who is interested in partnership. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT
Looking for a well-trained associate to join a 60+ year old multi-doctor, multi- location practice. Walk in to an established patient base and full schedule on day 1. No nursing homes or house calls. Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to lakesidenh@att.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY PRACTICE SERVING BEAUTIFUL, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
and the Low Country Empire, is seeking a third Board-eligible/Certified podiatrist. Position is part-time. Surgery, general podiatry, wound care…specializing in diabetic foot care and sports injuries. Service area nursing homes. Superior medical assistants, scribe, administrative support and EMR technology. Great opportunity for semi-retired podiatrist looking for a beautiful place to retire or a graduate, looking to relocate near the beach, or to practice with podiatrists who are seasoned veterans. Must be highly motivated, ethical professional, with excellent patient skills. Send CV to U.W. Plummer at drjadandy@yahoo.com. For additional info contact Mrs. Plummer at 912-927-8011.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - JACKSON, NJ
Well-established practice serving Monmouth and Ocean County is looking for highly motivated associate. Modern office that is rapidly growing with a second office opening soon. Must be willing to provide care for all aspects of podiatry including sports medicine, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care, surgery, and several nursing homes. Send CV to: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, CA, Ventura County, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lancaster/Palmdale, CA, San Bernardino/Riverside, CA, Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, electronic billing/medical records. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Newly available position to join a well-established independent practice, associate leading to partnership. Experience preferred, Board qualified/certified. Please call Dr. Edward Stein at (314) 565-2739 and forward your resume to stcpod@att.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA/COASTAL
Seeking associates with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital-based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short bio to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ACADEMIC PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery located in Illinois and leading to a degree of DPM/MD, is seeking licensed podiatric physicians to become part of the clinical teaching faculty where, under a new curriculum, students will begin clinical training their first year. Applicants need to be licensed and their academic rank will be that of clinical professor which will also include student rotations through their offices. For additional information please send your CV to: Dominic@ColPodMedSurg.com The new College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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