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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,998 Subscribers Daily
May 01, 2015 #5,362  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Prof Presents Research on Empathy in Podiatric Medical Students
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(L-R) Drs. John Doucette, Eileen Chusid, and Peter Barbosa. |
Peter Barbosa, PhD, Director of Biochemistry at NYCPM, presented preliminary analysis of his research work examining empathy in podiatric medical students at the Education Research Day 2015 of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The team’s research findings demonstrate strong correlations between empathy, emotional intelligence, and personality traits in DPM students. Kurtis Bertram (NYCPM second year student research team member) will be presenting additional finings at the 2015 APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
MPMA Elects Officers and Presents Annual Awards
The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) recently held its annual meeting.
The officers elected at the meeting were:
President: Jordan Stewart, DPM
Vice-President: Benjamin Kleinman, DPM
Treasurer: Justin Lewis, DPM
Secretary: Ashleigh Korves, DPM (Ashleigh also is the MPMA liaison to APMA Legislative Committee)
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(L-R) Dr. Stephen Palmer, Enzo Leone, and Jerry Katz |
Awards were presented to: Dr. Stephen Palmer for Outstanding Service to the Profession, Dr. Jerry Katz as Podiatrist of the Year, and Dr. Enzo Leone for service as MPMA President, 2013-2015.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Walkathons Present Foot Health Challenges for Sedentary Adults
"Most adults do far less walking and standing for long periods of time, despite what they might think," says Thanh Dinh, DPM, FACFAS, a Boston-based foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. "There is potential for real harm, especially for individuals who may have existing structural foot deformities including bunions or other problems such as diabetes. Hence, it is especially important to prepare for the event by gradually increasing the intensity and duration of activity."
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Dr. Thanh Dinh |
But conditioning programs that help individuals prepare for a distance walk are limited—unlike the numerous training programs aimed at helping non-runners get ready to run even short distances—and most walkers don't recognize that they need to prepare at all. Adults who engage in these activities also must be educated to know when to take a break, and not just "work through the pain," continues Dr. Dinh. "Knowing the signs of minor injury can help prevent a major injury."
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Paperwork Dreaded by UK Podiatrist
Michael Gillies, a podiatrist from the Brechin Foot and Ankle Clinic was welcomed back to the April meeting of Laurencekirk and District Inner Wheel. Speaking passionately about his subject, Michael gave an illustrated talk and presentation which proved very interesting and informative. Podiatry, it seems dates back as far as the time of King Louis XVI who had a “Corn Doctor”, called Laurence Leforest.
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Michael Gilles |
Upon graduation with a BSc degree, a podiatrist can specialize in many fields, including dermatology, diabetes, forensics, vascular, rheumatology, and research lecturing. Before providing a guide for healthy feet, Michael outlined some of the tasks he would cover in a normal day in his 100 patient (per day) practice. These might include anything from routine foot care, acupuncture, steroid injections, vascular assessments, sports injuries, and minor surgery to, “The dreaded paperwork!”
Source: Mearns Leader [4/29/15]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS | |
Dr. Comfort Launches New, Breakthrough Line of Functional Inserts
Dr. Comfort,one of the world's leading manufacturers of therapeutic footwear and a division of DJO Global, the leading global provider of high-quality, orthopedic devices, has expanded its custom functional insert line to include EXOS® advanced technology – a proprietary, thermoformable material that allows physicians to make adjustments quickly and easily in their own office. EXOS® bondable material is thin, strong, and easily adjustable. It’s easy to grind, and has a low thermosetting temperature that allows for adjustments to be made in much less time than other carbon-based orthotics.
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Dr. Comfort’s EXOS®-constructed functional inserts |
Dr. Comfort’s EXOS®-constructed functional inserts come with an Exothermix® heat patch that allows the podiatrist to apply heat to the specific part of the insert in need of adjustment. Thanks to the proprietary nanotechnology within the EXOS® material, adjustments can be made within minutes at a temperature much lower than that of a heat gun.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Robert Dale, DPM
I'm responding to the question about how to off-load a sub 1st met. head ulcer in a sandal- wearing homeless patient. I've tried every kind of off-loading in shoe padding for this type of ulcer and have been finding more luck lately with a metatarsal bar applied externally to shoes. This helped a diabetic patient with diabetic shoes off-load a chronic 1st met. head callus.
There is a small local shoe repair store in my town that assists me in this for about $20. It's about 1/4 inch of rubber 2 or 3 inches square just proximal to the met. heads. I don't know how to do it myself. Maybe other DPMs have advice on how to do this in our offices? Orthaheel sandals seem to help plantar fasciitis patients with the built-in orthotic foot bed. If the homeless patient has pes planus and is pronating off of the 1st met. head, then a sandal with an orthotic foot bed would benefit too.
Robert Dale, DPM Clarksburg, WV
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From: Haywan Chiu, DPM
Have you considered a soft cast? Dr. Rader has written about it, called the "football dressing", which consists of Webril, Kerlix, and Coban. We have started using it at the VA in Palo Alto on patients' wounds and have seen great results. Here's a link.
Haywan Chiu, DPM, Palo Alto, CA (R2)
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR | |
RE: EMR Company Holding Records Hostage (Edward W Carver, DPM)
From: Joseph Cortez, DPM
Joseph Cortez, DPM, Simi Valley, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: MIPS
From: Al Musella, DPM
To read an interesting overview of the MIPS system, click here.
1. "The Secretary of Health and Human Services will solicit recommended measures from professional organizations and others to develop additional measures.” Perhaps, we should have a national discussion among podiatrists – perhaps here on PM News – about what we really want, then have the APMA advocate it for us. We got blind-sided by the meaningful use/ PQRS nonsense. This is our chance to get ahead of the wave instead of blindly reacting to it. We need to help CMS set up performance standards that apply to podiatry. Since they emphasize prevention, perhaps this is also the opportunity to try to get rid of the restrictions on “routine foot care”.
2. “Professionals will receive credit for improvement from one year to the next in the quality and resource use performance categories in order to incentivize improved performance.” The penalties and incentives start at 4% the first year and grow to 9% 3 years later. Perhaps, it would be best to intentionally score bad the first year, so that you show improvement the following years? Take a 4% penalty hit the first year to try to get the 9% bonus?
Al Musella, DPM, Hewlett, NY
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From: Brian Kiel, DPM, Brian W. Fullem, DPM
According to most insurance companies, ESWT is "experimental", which is their way of not having to cover a service. Having done hundreds of like treatments, both high and low voltage, I agree with your assessment. The other difficulty we have is that the unit has to be used in a hospital setting and brought in from another city. Because of these factors, I have been performing a procedure using Tenex ultrasonic probes. I have been doing this for chronic plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis for the past 6 months and have been very pleased with the results, especially on the Achilles. In fact, some of the results have been amazing. I have no long-term patients yet, but hopefully the improvement seen in these patients will be permanent.
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
I request that Dr. Steinberg and Dr. Rubin publish their results of their 90% success rate.
Brian W. Fullem, DPM, Clearwater, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Toenails of the Day
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Ma'am, I think you need a bigger shoe. |
Source: Dr. Tip Sullivan
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
FELLOWSHIP POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (AENS) Peripheral Nerve 12 Month Surgical Fellowship beginning August 1. $40,000 salary plus benefits. Attendance at Mayo Clinic Microsurgery Course and Fundamental Peripheral Nerve Surgery Courses also included. Submit letter of introduction and CV to sdoherty@barrettmed.com. AZ license required.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE- NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga/North Georgia area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PMS 36. Can be out or residency or just looking for a change in practice environment. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Bilingual (Spanish) an asset. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
HOUSE CALL POSITION IN CHICAGO
House call position in Chicago. $ 150,000 net for full-time; no distant suburbs; EMR, scheduling, instrumentation, secretarial support provided. Please contact chipod123@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further info, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY, SUPER GROUP
This group of more than 35 providers seeks well trained and motivate doctor to join as an associate. This is a change to join a group and be involved in multiple offices and grow with the market. Competitive salary and benefit package. Forward CV to MCrosby518@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
ABFAS BC or BQ surgeon to join our expanding team. All aspect of podiatric care required. Immediate position: ER, hospital rounds & office work. CV, LOR, LOI. EMR, digital x-rays, modern offices, PRP, amnio tx, sx suite to ASC. Opportunity in a thriving, growing group. Good cash patient clientele. Partnership potential. Top end income w bonus for hard worker. 6 figure start. ALSO AVAILABLE: 1 year term Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship position must have ABFAS BQ status. 1 preceptee position: must have passed step I and II. klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NC PIEDMONT
Excellent opportunity for highly motivated, ethical, and personable PSR 24/36. This well established, 3-physician practice has excellent rapport with physician community, multiple office locations, and hospital privileges. Intent is an associate leading to partnership for the right individual. Competitive salary & benefits. Email CV to dpmassociatenc@gmail.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA/SILICON VALLEY
Associate needed for 30 year busy private practice. Applicant should be personal, independent, motivated & well versed in ankle and foot surgery. Two location group practice. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry:.. Surgery, large Hospital Based surgical rounds/ wound care, pediatrics and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. Partnership opportunity for the right person. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to Kickturns@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WHITE PLAINS, NY
Motivated, entrepreneurial, caring graduate from a 3 or 4 year residency program for White Plains, NY practice with solid patient base. Must also be willing to put in the effort to actively grow practice. Early opportunity for an equity position in the practice. Interested individuals should send their resume to east88footcare@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Join our Team! Thriving, five location, progressive, podiatry practice seeking a family-oriented Associate Podiatrist to build career and long-term relationship. Must be surgically trained (PSR-24/36) and have EMR experience. Position available in our Statesboro, GA location, one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia and home to Georgia Southern University. Associate will have full range of services and access to Surgical Center along with access to all of the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Email CV with Cover Letter to hr@atlanticfeet.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION—MARYLAND
Excellent opportunity in very busy practice. Individual must have practice experience or fellowship experience. Applicant should be highly motivated, independent and personable. Competitive compensation. Interest in future partnership possibility would be preferred. Respond to: Marylandfeet@gmail.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED: NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Immediate and future opportunities for providers in skilled nursing and other long term care facilities throughout the State of California. Professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and CV to: ZBUBBLESZ@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- NEW JERSEY
Central New Jersey - practice grossing over $1m annually. Seeking ABPS board eligible/ certified motivated physician to start seeing patients immediately. Salary is based on productivity and there is easily potential to make over $200K annually. Health insurance, malpractice, dues, CME, IRA etc. all included in addition to salary. Excellent general podiatry practice 80% office based care, 20% surgical / hospital based care. Position is available immediately. E-mail CV, correspondence to painfreefeet13@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Immediate opening for well trained, compassionate physician for multiple established clinics with some nursing home and assistive living work. Wide range of services to be offered. Some travel involved, but transportation provided along with opportunity to live in a beautiful lake community. Base salary with incredible bonus opportunity/full benefits. Partnership opportunity. Join Kentucky’s largest and most respected podiatric group. Email CV and letter of interest to: jonkim12000@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION (PART-TIME) - MANHATTAN
Part-time associate wanted! Midtown Manhattan, great location near Grand Central Station, beautiful office building. Laser, fluoroscopy, and shockwave. Great part-time opportunity. Please contact us at podiatry401@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH WESTERN CT / NEW YORK
Part time position in busy practice possibly leading to f/t. Looking for well-trained minimum PSR-12 with great technique and people skills for part time leading to f/t position in fast growing practice. Competitive salary with huge growth potential. CT and NY license required. Send cover letter, CV and work experience: PodassociateNY@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED – FT/PT IN WESTERN PA/NY
Busy multilocation practice seeks personable energetic hardworking podiatrist. Come utilize the full extent of your Podiatric training! Competetive salary, bonus, and partnership. NY/PA license required. Send CV to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PT/FT - NY (WESTCHESTER/ROCKLAND)
Well-established, cutting-edge, modern private practice in multi-specialty office with over 45 years experience looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate Podiatrist for PT/FT. We serve the Rockland, Westchester, and entire Tri-State Areas successfully with full diagnostic and treatment facilities, including: Fluoroscope, Diagnostic Sonogram, PinPointe Laser, Juvederm, ESWT, and in-house physical therapy. Affiliated with local hospitals and privileges available. Surgical skills preferred but not required. Join our friendly and knowledgeable office staff with decades of experience! An entrepreneurial and medical opportunity combined! Guaranteed signing bonus. Send CV and cover letter to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA BAY AREA
Newly available position to join a well established multi-office group practice in the beautiful Tampa Bay area starting July 2015. Our practice has 12 locations and is rapidly growing. We are seeking a highly motivated, ethical, outgoing surgically trained associate for this excellent opportunity. Candidate will require Florida licensure and prefer ABFAS certified or eligible/qualified. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, bonus structure with partnership opportunity. Please email CV : Kpontious9@yahoo.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to:bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation (will separate) 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. 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 – CALIFORNIA
Well established podiatry practice for sale in the beautiful central coast of California. We are a comprehensive, state-of-the-art practice that includes surgical, palliative, wound care, and sports medicine opportunities. Five fully equipped treatment rooms with advanced technologies: EMR, digital x-ray, ultrasound, vascular diagnostics, etc. Our licensed medical staff are experienced and dedicated to the ongoing care of our patients. Revenues include product sales of custom orthotics, shoes, and braces. For further information, contact CaliforniaPodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEAR CHICAGO
Located in Elgin, Illinois, 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Fully furnished and equipped 3 exam room office, digital x-ray, US, EMR, good demographics, buyer can be independent or partner with group. Seller financing for qualified buyers. For info email dr.tcarr@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Well established, 30 year multi-office medical/ surgical practice. Conveniently located in high traffic, commercial area. All equipment and instruments included. Multiple area hospitals and ASC available. Retiring due to illness. Office space for rent or purchase. Priced to sell. Please respond to completefootcare@aol.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE -TUCSON ARIZONA
Well established 40 year practice. Central location. All equipment and instruments included. Self-standing 3,000-square foot building, available for purchase or lease. Owner retiring. E-mail mdobkindpm@yahoo.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
Well established, 28 year practice treating all podiatric conditions. Multiple area hospitals and surgery centers available. All equipment, EMR, orthotic scanner, instruments, etc. included. Presently 25 hours/week with excellent growth potential due to establishe referral base. Will consider all reasonable offers. Please reply to footdockenn@yahoo.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- SENSILASE PAD IQ
Sensilase PAD IQ in Excellent condition For Sale with supplies. $22,000. For more information, contact doc@advancingfeet.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – ROBOTIC LASER
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
This laser is the gold standard in FDA approved lasers to treat onychomycosis. The laser is in excellent condition. Support equipment is also available; Medicool FileStream vacuum nail file, Atmosphere Air Purifier, SaniVac and Lemi Sonium podiatry chair. Laser $10,000 schrisdpm@sbcglobal.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET
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