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May 04, 2023 #7,489  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MI Podiatrist Explains Why We are the Leaders in Chronic Wound Care
According to Conway McLean, DPM, "Approximately 75% of all chronic wounds are venous ulcers, nearly always occurring below the knee. Another sizable category of non-healing skin ulcers occur to people with diabetes. These are typically found on the bottom or sides of the foot. Wounds that won’t heal because of inadequate arterial blood flow are called ischemic ulcers and are primarily found on the toes, foot, or lower leg. Consequently, since the great majority of chronic ulcers occur below the knee, podiatric physicians have become leading providers of wound care."
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"An important part of the training for a podiatric residency program is devoted to their care. There are numerous seminars devoted to the topic. Podiatry has long had a concentration on diabetic foot care, a population frequently experiencing these challenging sores. Wound care is an important part of many podiatric practices. Because a large part of the practice of podiatric medicine is surgical, we are comfortable wielding a scalpel. This is important to wound care since the removal of dead tissue is often necessary to heal these wounds. Studies reveal the more often an ulcer is debrided, the faster it heals," says Dr. McLean.
Source: Mining Gazette [5/1/23]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
USFAS Expands in Connecticut
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS) has expanded with its recent acquisition of Arch Foot Care Podiatrists, adding a podiatry office in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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(L-R): Drs. Devang Patel and Shane Reynolds |
Devang Patel, DPM is a graduate of the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago and completed his podiatric residency at St. John Hospital-North Shores in Detroit, MI. Shane Reynolds, DPM graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine before completing a podiatric residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.
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| PODIATRIST IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CA Podiatrist Retires as Residency Director of LRMC After 37 Years
Lawrence Hodor, DPM has retired after serving for 37 years as residency director of Lakewood Regional Medical Center (LRMC). Dr. Hodor graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1982 and completed a podiatric residency at Lakewood Regional Medical Center in Lakewood, CA, and was selected to head up their podiatric residency program four years later.
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Dr. Lawrence Hodor |
He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hodor plans to mentor and train residents and students and will continue in private practice at Lakewood Family Foot and Ankle.
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Financially Egalitarian Dating and Marriages
In 1972, husbands were the primary or sole breadwinners in 85% of U.S. married households, while 5% of wives made all or most of the money, and 11% of married couples had equal salaries. According to the Pew Research Center, things have changed quite a bit in 50 years. According to new Pew data, 55% of husbands are now the primary or sole financial supporters (a 35% drop). Financially egalitarian marriages have risen to 29% (more than a 160% increase), and 16% of married women provide the lioness’ share of family finances (a 220% increase).
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Rabbi Jack Cohen, DPM, who mentors Jewish couples in dating and marriage, has seen dramatic changes in the dating landscape, which are connected to the data Pew is tracking. Especially among older Jewish singles, women often earn more than men, in Dr. Cohen’s experience. Cohen, who is also a podiatrist, says dual incomes come in handy during inflationary times, and a dual-income couple can be a “fantastic dynamic.” But he cautioned that working couples can often be very busy and lose focus on their commonality: “They drift as human beings.”
Source: Cleveland Jewish News [5/1/23]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Thomas A. Graziano, DPM, MD, Alec Hochstein, DPM
There is not much history provided in the post regarding this "lesion" or even its duration. But in response to the poster question "any idea of what this might be?" I suggest a prudent approach would be first taking a biopsy of the lesion.
Thomas A. Graziano, DPM, MD, Clifton, NJ
In any seemingly healthy patient with a non-healing wound without specific etiology to point to for non-healing, a diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenous must be considered. Please keep us posted.
Alec Hochstein, DPM, Great Neck, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Wenjay Sung, DPM, Todd Lamster, DPM
That’s cancer. Prove me wrong; get a biopsy or send out for a biopsy.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Arcadia CA
Regarding the unidentified lesion on the dorsal aspect of the foot, this lesion needs to be biopsied as soon as possible to rule out carcinoma. With its rolled border, I would guess that it is a basal cell carcinoma.
Todd Lamster, DPM, Scottsdale, AZ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jessica Cortes
We also have been subject to Ciox Health's harassment. We fax back an invoice requesting $30 per chart, citing California Health & Safety Code section 123110 - allowing the fees for processing and preparing records.
We instruct staff to not answer any questions until payment is received. We fax the same letter each time we receive the same request. Payment is received each time. It won't stop the requests but at least we're being fairly compensated for it.
Jessica Cortes, San Francisco, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Steve Abraham, DPM
Ciox requests can take 10 minutes to respond to. Ciox presents a portal to upload chart notes. Your EHR should be able to save a chart note in PDF format. Make a folder on your desktop, and save all the .pdfs to the folder. Log onto the portal and upload all. It is a very quick and efficient way.
After you are done, delete the folder from your desktop to comply with HIPAA rules.
Steve Abraham, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ABPM NEWS) - PART 1A | |
From: Lloyd Smith, DPM
I find the debate by Dr. Spinner and Dr. Udell significant, especially when combined with the recent APMA letter and the Summit at the House of Delegates. Issues of this sort are multifaceted and quickly become emotional. There are no easy solutions. Blog forums are not helpful in resolving an issue of this magnitude.
All parties involved must commit personal time and organizational funds to meet and present their issues and possible solutions. APMA has done the groundwork at the Summit. I participated and chaired many of these forums during my political career. They are successful if everyone commits to the process.
The next steps include the meeting(s) noted above with an appropriate facilitator in order to create compromise and agreement. The task may not be easy but the profession needs a solution.
Lloyd Smith, DPM, Newton, MA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ABPM NEWS) - PART 1B | |
From: John Coleman, DPM
Dr. Spinner’s letter regarding the resignation of ABPM directors was so inaccurate I don’t know where to begin. Observing the behavior of all the “players” recently that revolved around CAQs, the APMA summit, to the Oregon ruling regarding surgical privileges, I find Dr. Rogers agenda to be one of the few that I would call admirable and without being self-serving. This is the exact opposite of “selfish”.
Dr. Spinner writes, ”I believe board certification should not be a gatekeeper to hospital staffs.” That’s exactly what Oregon tried to do. And ABPM fought. The Oregon Board of Medicine wanted board certification to dictate privileges, not individual hospitals. This would limit the right to do procedures to a certain few with certain letters behind their name. How is that protecting the public? Isn’t that each individual hospital’s job? Not a certifying board in another state.
John Coleman, DPM, Macclenny, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Inspired by a child's playground? |
Source: Norman and Bella via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2023 — SOUTHERN CA
Beverly Hills 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, advanced wound care, coding/billing, practice management and elective surgery. Fellowship start flexible. Full benefits included. Please email your CV to info@woundinstitute.com
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2024—MICHIGAN
Beaumont Hospital 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Heavy focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, wound care, research, and elective surgery. Fellowship begins July 1st, 2024 Please email your CV to randy.semma@corewellhealth.org
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2023. 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. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWESTERN, PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full-time Podiatrist. Competitive salary with bonus. Benefits: PTO, no cost health and dental insurance for family, malpractice insurance, 401K. Please respond to drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW ORLEANS, LA
Great opportunity for recent graduate or mid-career professional. Thriving, established, multi-office, practice seeking a full-time podiatrist. Ideal candidate is ethical, hardworking & self-motivated. Well rounded practice in a vibrant, unique city. Offering competitive salary with bonus. Send CV to: office@footankledoc.com, including start date, availability and salary requirements.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FT LAUDERDALE and FT MYERS, FL
2 positions available in our growing practice. Busy schedules. Good variety of general podiatry, surgery, sports, wounds, many ancillaries. Excellent opportunity for surgical boards cases. Competitive salary/ benefits. Vibrant community. Long-term opportunity with room for growth. ABFAS BQ/BC preferred. Email CV podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEVELAND, OH
US Foot and Ankle Specialists, one of the largest podiatric groups in the U.S. is hiring! USFAS is looking for a Podiatrist to join our team in Cleveland, OH. We are seeking an experienced and skilled Podiatrist to join our team as a Forefoot Specialist. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in general routine care and forefoot surgeries, with a focus on high-quality care to patients. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Full time podiatric surgeon needed for a growing multi doctor practice. Board Qualified/Eligible candidates with California license required. Located in Southern California near LAX airport. All aspects of foot and ankle care performed. Competitive compensation offered. Please respond to: drbrianpark@archstonepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Seeking a motivated and personable podiatrist for our rapidly expanding team. Service patients in either the Los Angeles, Long Beach or Orange County areas. Flexible work-life balance, set your own schedule, highly competitive compensation. Both full & part-time opportunities. Primarily home visits and luxury retirement communities. Email CV to info@anywherefootandanklecare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Join our dynamic Chicago Downtown Podiatry Clinic as a BE/BC associate, practicing all facets of podiatric medicine. We seek a DPM licensed in IL, with exceptional diagnostic skills and bedside manner. Our clinic fosters long-term growth and job satisfaction. Embrace this unique opportunity, email your resume to altotalaris@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - GREATER CHICAGO AREA AND NW INDIANA
Podiatry positions are open in the Greater Chicago Area and NW Indiana. We serve Homebound chronically ill and underserved patients. Receive all of the support you need to successfully practice in the community. FT and PT are available. State license required. Contact us at amorsy@md-athome.com or by phone 612-963-1114. www.md-athome.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND, NY
Excellent opportunity for podiatrist looking to join busy state-of-the-art practice with EHR, digital x-rays, etc. in suburban Long Island. Multi-podiatrist practice looking for well qualified practitioner to join our team. All phases of podiatry including surgery, wound care, orthopedics.Experienced, board certification preferred, excellent salary. Please email CV to: jobke@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EASTERN VIRGINIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an associate doctor to join our team in Eastern, Virginia. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an associate doctor to join our team in Cambridge, Ocean City, Crisfield, and Salisbury, Maryland. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
4 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE – TEXAS
Amazing, multi-location group practice, seeking personable, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled podiatric physicians with deep interest in these niche areas: Podopediatrics, biomechanics, diabetes & wound care, and rearfoot & ankle surgery. Expanding office locations. Wonderful opportunity to join one of the best! Contact alexandra@NevilleFeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an experienced Associate Doctor that has a specialty in surgery and rear foot to join our team in Central Pennsylvania. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
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 POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Busy two-office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
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PODIATRY CHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Closing satellite office at BELOW LIQUIDATION PRICES. Can email you photos of chairs and equipment. 228 547-1860.'
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SANTA BARBARA, CA
Turn-key practice in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. Stand-alone 1200 sq-ft office with 4 treatment rooms, digital XR, and MLS laser. Good mix of surgery, wound care, biomechanics, and CNC. Community hospital and surgery centers nearby. Please email info@alignfootankle.com if seriously interested.
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Serious inquires only great location across from major hospital three treatment rooms and all equipment free parking great staff. Perfect for one or two doctors text 818-451-8441 Email drpatriciawalters@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Suburban Minneapolis. Busy 41 year old practice with large population draw, grossing 500K. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Will stay for transition, financing available. Contact: www.wwfoot.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN NJ
Doctor retiring after 51 years. 2 office locations in Burlington County. Office equipment available. Hospital privileges available. Contact harris.klear@gmail.com
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX (NORTHEAST SUBURB OF HOUSTON)
Recently remodeled, well established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX. Willing to transition and mentor. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com
PRACTICE SALE – DALLAS AND NORTHERN SUBURB
30 year plus private turn-key practice with two locations in Dallas and northern suburb available. Excellent reputation with established physician referral network. Doctors willing to remain to transition. Full patient base and fully staffed. contact: PodiatryDFW@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VANCOUVER, CANADA
7-figure practice. British Columbia is the best-kept secret in podiatric medicine. Patients pay for services on the date of service. No call, no managed care, no insurance to bill. Set your own fees. Nearly 100% collections. Cosmopolitan Vancouver is consistently rated in the top 5 cities in the world for quality of life--mountains, ocean, and forests at your doorstep. True work-life balance. An opportunity unlike anywhere else. 88beechtrees@gmail.com
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