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May 01, 2024 #7,743  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
People Need to Take Lawn Mowing Dangers Seriously: VA Podiatist
“Lawnmower blades whirl at 3,000 revolutions per minute. Yet we see patients who’ve been hurt operating a mower barefoot,” said Matthew Dairman, DPM, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and a Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “Foot injuries range from dirty, infection-prone lacerations to severed tendons to amputated toes. People need to take lawn mowing safety seriously because the injuries can, indeed, be very serious.”
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To avoid becoming a statistic, follow these sensible guidelines: Don’t mow a wet lawn. Losing control from slipping on rain-soaked grass is the leading cause of foot injuries caused by power mowers. Wear heavy shoes or work boots—no sneakers or sandals. Never pull a running mower backward.
Source: Gant News [4/28/24]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
People Should Not Have to Endure Pain from Calluses: MI Podiatrist
According to Conway McLean, DPM, "Removing callus tissue is a time honored approach, although the methods for doing so can sometimes be brutal. The use of a razor blade is not recommended due to the high propensity for self-inflicted injury. Reducing the callus is an effective means of reducing pain, but the amount of relief will depend on the specifics of the tissues affected. Again, debriding the callus reduces the pressure to the living tissues and should lead to less pain. But the relief is only temporary since the situation producing the pressure remains."
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"Many Americans live with chronic pain. A plethora of causes exist for this discomfort, but when it’s due to a simple digital callus, the discomfort is usually not disabling. Yet, living with pain affects gait, as well as quality of life. The former has serious repercussions, altering function and eventually leading to symptoms from some other body part(s). Solutions are numerous, but living with pain should not be one of your options," says Dr. McLean.
Source: Marquette Mining Journal [4/30/24]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
IN Podiatrist Publishes Book Honoring Holocaust Survivors
In an effort to chronicle the lives of his parents (Eva and Mickey Kor), both Holocaust survivors, and how they positively impacted so many including their son, Alex Kor, DPM from Danville, Indiana and his co-author, Graham Honaker have released their book entitled, A Blessing, Not a Burden:My Parent's remarkable Holocaust Story and My Fight to Keep Their Legacy Alive.
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Dr. Alex Kor |
In an effort to motivate, inspire, and combat hate in our world, the book will also emphasize why knowledge of this terrible history cannot be forgotten and is even more important for medical providers considering that Dr. Kor's mother was one of Dr. Josef Mengele's twins experimented on at Auschwitz.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Suggestions to be an On-time Physician
Many of these ideas can easily be implemented in any office, with minimal or no expenses and without adding additional staff.
7. Cushion your schedule to allow the doctor to take a short break or catch up if there are delays or patients take longer than expected. It helps if you have a 5-10-minute cushion each hour. It can be used to see an urgency or emergency, return phone calls, or complete paperwork. Doing so makes you more likely to remain on schedule for the subsequent hour.
Source: Neil Baum, MD, Physicians Practice [4/19/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
RE: Functional Hallux Limitis
From: Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
Howard Bonenberger, DPM hinted about a very important and prevalent condition that is seen in many, if not all, podiatry offices. This is hallux limitus. In the early 1980s, I had a professional NFL receiver come to me with hallux limitus. It was obvious that conservative treatment was the only option. At that time, orthotics with a hallux extension was the recommended treatment. So I tried this very treatment, knowing it would probably fail. Well it did fail.
At that time, I dispensed an orthotic where I increased the ability to plantarflex the first metatarsal by supporting the 1st metatarsal-cuneiform joint. This allowed for a more normal function of the first MPJ. This was very successful treatment that allowed the receiver to make his route maneuvers.
Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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RE: Functional Hallux Limitis
From: Howard Dananberg, DPM
Howard Bonenberger mentioned in a post last week that one of my lectures on functional hallux limitus (FHL) inspired him to treat patients with chronic postural complaints. I appreciate his comments and am glad he was able to find these concepts valuable. I have written extensively on FHL over my career, and have come to the realization that this concept remains misunderstood. The reason why it can impact postural form lies in the following principle. Once the hallux makes ground contact during any step, IT DOES NOT MOVE AGAIN UNTIL TOE-OFF. ln any form of hallux limitus (structural or functional), what is restricted is not the hallux, but the remainder of the foot and proximal structures all the way to the neck.
As the body adjusts for these motions, various sites are stressed repeatedly during each step cycle. And since these motions are repeated thousands of cycles per day, the stress becomes a chronic irritant. In particular, loss of MTP joint motion restricts heel lift, shortens stride length, and causes the ensuing swing phase to be altered in such a way as to make toe-off mechanically inefficient. Since the iliopsoas is the primary hip flexor at toe-off, and originates directly from the lumbar spine, it becomes the site of pain. The references for this are below.
Howard Dananberg, DPM
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| RESPONSES COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Allen M. Jacobs, DPM
"Profit first decision making" in medicine has nothing to do with direct pay medical practice. Many plastic surgeons, dentists, veterinarians, and concierge practices are but a few examples of those who engage in direct pay medical practice. Dr. Kornfeld has presented reasonable and cogent arguments to endorse the direct pay model of practice. There is no more greed inherent to the direct pay model than exists in the traditional billing of third parties for medical care rendered. Your misinterpretation of the commentary which I made on this subject is the suggestion of a need for you to re-examine your own motivation for the practice of podiatry. The concept of avarice appeared in your mind, not mine. Dr. Kornfeld's thoughts and philosophy on direct pay are well taken and acknowledged as such.
Regardless of the payment model, ethical behavior and unethical behavior are what they are. Unnecessary surgery, the irrational use of...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here
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From: Rich Hofacker, DPM
I was surprised when I read that only about 1/3 of our profession is in favor of a 6 year college/podiatry school option. In an ideal world, a 4 year undergraduate degree, a 4 year podiatry degree, followed by a 3 year residency would still be preferred. However, it is not an ideal world any longer. The enrollment in our podiatry colleges is down, which means the selection pool for good candidates is not good and some of the schools may have to consider closure, if the current situation does not reverse itself.
I have 4 children, all of whom had the bedside manner and the work ethics to become outstanding physicians. However, they all chose different career paths, which is more than fine, but it is the reasoning behind their decisions which still bothers me. The two main reasons that they told me for not considering medicine/podiatry were the cost and the amount of extra years of schooling.
I think that we need to still investigate the 6-year college/podiatry school option. We may be losing some good potential students to carry on in our noble profession.
Rich Hofacker, DPM, Akron, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Mark H. Feldman, DPM, MS
Our loss of Dr. Michael Forman leaves our profession without an exemplary teacher, me without a lifelong friend and colleague, and our students with the loss of a dedicated professor. His White Coat is unlikely to be soon, if ever, filled. I knew him in 73-74 when I was privileged to be Co-Director of Surgery at then OCPM.
He made me feel welcome and helped me through the maze of my first teaching appointment. We became lifelong friends. That unholy illness has taken a wonderful man that I will deeply miss the remainder of my days. Rest well Michael, you are much loved.
Mark H. Feldman, DPM, MS, Pompano Beach, FL
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From: Marshall G. Solomon, DPM, Howard Dananberg, DPM
It is with great sadness that I learned of Michael Forman, DPM passing. He was a great mentor at OCPM in biomechanics and the College podiatry clinic. Truly a caring person and outstanding DPM. May his memory be a blessing.
Marshall G. Solomon, DPM
I was a 1975 graduate of OCPM and Dr. Forman was my first professor of biomechanics. My pursuit of this knowledge was based on the joy with which he presented. He will surely be missed.
Howard Dananberg, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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"Wood" any podiatrist recommend this shoe? (photo: Elixabete Lopez) |
Source: Silvia Fado via Virtual Shoe Museum
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME/GME approved Podiatry Multidisciplinary Fellowship in Wound Care and HBOT, at Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health, NY. Certification in Wound Care and HBOT, fellows will also assist in operating room with emphasis on plastics cases. Clinical trials available for publication. Generous salary and benefits. Please contact eardito@northwell.edu for more information.
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2024. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, 4 weeks of paid vacation, personal days and paid health benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
ASSOCIATE POSIITION – GREATER CHICAGO
Mobile podiatry group serving Greater Chicago is looking for part-time associate (independent contractor with competitive reimbursement); all aspects of podiatry care; logistics, billing, instrumentation provided . Please contact at vadim.goshko@gmail.com or 312-375-6430
PART-TIME PODIATRIST NEEDED IN GREATER CHICAGO AREA
Seeking a dedicated podiatrist for our growing clinic in the Greater Chicago area. Possibility to expand to full-time role. Multiple days coverage needed with Saturdays as well. Apply today at altotalaris@gmail.com and grow with us!
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed immediately for 35+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated and must hold an active NJ license. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to tradestock376@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Established Podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Benefits include: competitive six-figure compensation ranging from $155,000-$250,000, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and 401(k) plan. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your podiatric medical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a DPM ready to work full time to start immediately. Candidates should be personable, driven and hard working. All phases of podiatry including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Generous salary, malpractice, 401k, vacation days and holidays. For inquired, please contact drlevy@starrettpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions throughout sunny Florida for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILF's. No call. No ER. Flexible 9-5. Weekends optional. Generous commission salary. Great for new grads, semi-retired, or those looking to help fill their schedule. Serious applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - NASHVILLE, TN
Rapidly growing multi-location practice looking for 2 new associates near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start July/August 2024-January 2025. Competent in hospital care, full-scope podiatric surgery, and business-minded. Looking for hard-working team players. Multiple office-based revenue streams available. Aggressive pay structure with intensive practice management. Relocation stipend, health insurance, and 401k available once vetted. Encourage recent and senior residents to apply. sodom@gfacenter.com
FULL TIME AND PART TIME PODIATRIST - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA
Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Arizona. Leading mobile podiatry practice in California. The most competitive compensation due to our large network of doctors and low overhead. Unique opportunity with a flexible environment and support of a well-established healthcare team. Support of full office staff and AI tech. Great for new graduates, those with families or wanting to increase their revenue. Email info@anywherefootandanklecare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time, board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon for a busy, full spectrum podiatric office. Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, Albuquerque and its surrounding areas, offer an array of beautiful mountains and scenery that is perfect for outdoor activities and raising a family. Surgical opportunities and privileges available at all major hospitals, as well as mandatory office and hospital call rotations that require experience in foot and ankle trauma. Competitive salary, bonus structure, and moving stipend. Interested candidates can email ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI OR FLORIDA
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC SUBURBS
Immediate full time & part time positions available for highly motivated, personable individuals. Multi-office practice located fifteen to thirty minutes north of NYC. All aspects of podiatric care including general podiatry, surgery, wound care, & orthopedics. Opportunity for future partnership. Salary + benefits. Send resume to dr4hire88@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND AND QUEENS
AFC seek a full time podiatrist for its upscale 8-location LI/Queens practice. Excellent work environment. Newly renovated modern offices with excellent company culture and the latest technology and billing software. Preferably surgically trained. Must be motivated with great work ethic. Competitive Compensation with significant upside. Visit www.AdvancedFootCare.com and email kristenb@advancedfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW YORK
Bassett Healthcare Network, a progressive, academic health system in central New York, major teaching affiliate of Columbia University, is seeking a Podiatric Surgeon to join our staff. Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated healthcare system that provides care and service to people living in an eight county region covering 5,600 square miles in Central New York.• Rotational On-Call expectations will be required • 180 Bed Primary Hospital with Level III Trauma Center • Instant Referral Base provided by over 300 Primary Care Clinicians • Salary Range: $248,712 - $360,934. For confidential consideration, please contact: Ashley Camarata, Medical Staff Recruiter 607-547-6982 or ashley.camarata@bassett.org
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Looking for a highly motivated and skilled foot and ankle surgeon. Different types of foot, ankle and leg pathology. Varying ages. Full & part time podiatrist position needed. Latest computer system, digital X-ray, digital fluoroscopy, ultrasound and vascular Doppler. Very generous pay, yearly raises, healthcare, dental, vacations and holidays. Top public schools in Florida. 10 minutes from Cocoa Beach, 30 to Orlando airport, 45 to Disney World and Universal Studios. brevardfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – SOUTH CAROLINA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in these territories: Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH JERSEY
Seeking a dedicated podiatrist for a full time position in South Jersey. Practice sees all aspects of podiatry including foot and ankle surgeries. Offering six figure salary with bonus, 401K, malpractice, CME & PTO. Applicants must be dedicated, sincere and willing to grow with the practice. If interested, please email your resume to footd491@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - PHOENIX ARIZONA
Established Podiatry practice in the greater Phoenix area with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. Please submit your CV to: Manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN/QUEENS, NY
Busy practice in Brooklyn and Queens area is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with EXCELLENT compensation with growth potential. Must be motivated, hard working and caring. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Ankle & Foot Centers of America invites a Board Qualified/Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our dynamic team in a bustling North-Atlanta suburb. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly graduated and experienced podiatrists. Step into a role with an immediate, substantial patient base due to a retiring physician. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional development. Be part of a practice that values excellence in patient care and team collaboration. Interested candidates, please forward your CV to JoinUs@ankleandfootcenters.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PORTLAND, MAINE
Portland Foot & Ankle - Growing practice with four doctors seeking a 5th full-time podiatry associate, with the goal of becoming equal partner. Start date summer. Require foot/ankle board qualification/certification. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health insurance, CME. Send CV to mainepodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST NEEDED - EL PASO, TX
Four well-established offices, very busy practice, getting ready to open a 5th office, looking for an associate who is caring, motivated, hardworking, easy to work with and personable. CULTURE AND COMMUNITY El Paso is located at the western tip of Texas, where Texas, New Mexico and Old Mexico meet. It is the largest international metroplex in the world and seamlessly blends cultures and traditions. Well known for its outstanding weather and great outdoor activity. Bilingual, Spanish speaking a plus! Please email to buffdlr1@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS
We are seeking a full-time associate, ABFAS BQ/BC, to join our well-established group practice with a strong reputation. Our practice is deeply integrated within our hospital system and medical community, and we engage in both inpatient and outpatient care. We have an excellent referral network with high influx of new patients, thus expediting ABFAS certification. We handle wide range of elective surgeries and manage diabetic foot infection/limb salvage. Despite our strong integration within our hospital system, we maintain autonomy, ensuring a positive work-life balance. We offer excellent compensation/benefits package. Outstanding opportunity for qualified candidate. Email CV: footdocsma@gmail.com
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