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May 05, 2023 #7,490  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
CA Podiatrist Volunteers on Medical Mission to Nepal
Healing the Children Southern California has been visiting Nepal for over a decade, providing surgical intervention for children and adults with various foot and ankle deformities and conditions that are not able to pay for their medical care. Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM joined the team in 2015, and he has been an integral part of the team ever since.
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Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi in Nepal |
During the most recent mission trip to Nepal, the team screened 104 patients, mostly children, and some adults, on the first day of the camp. Dr. Khosroabadi performed 22 surgeries over four days, including neglected clubfoot, vertical talus, met adductus, chronic deformities of the foot and ankle, snake bite injuries, and more. The patients traveled from various distances, including the mountainous part of Kathmandu, to see the Healing the Children team.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
OH Podiatrist Joins West Central Ohio Podiatry
Jennalee Rauh, DPM recently joined West Central Ohio Podiatry in Celina, OH. Dr. Rauh earned her podiatric medical degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dr. Jennalee Rauh |
Dr. Rauh completed an extensive three-year foot and ankle surgical residency at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio and became board qualified in podiatric surgery.
Source: Mercury County Outlook [5/3/23]
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Why the AAPSM Mentor Program Is Meaningful
The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) Young Members Mentor Program has fostered new relationships for podiatry students interested in sports medicine. Aaron Rathsam, DPM, who is a first year resident in Pittsburgh, sat down with his mentor Ben Pearl, DPM to talk about what the program has meant to him.
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Dr. Rathsam felt that learning to set up a research proposal and the value of reaching out to do volunteer work and speaking in the community were two things that resonated from the mentor program experience. Rathsam attended one of Pearl’s Biomechanics Summits and intends to attend again in the future. Pearl added that Aaron’s outreach attitude is critical for podiatry to remain relevant in sports medicine.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Peter George Poulos, DPM
Dr. Peter Poulos, the third-generation owner of the fabled North Side confectionery and ice cream shop Margie's Candies, died of cancer April 26 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. He was 86. Dr. Poulos became a podiatrist after graduating from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine.
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He moved his podiatry practice to an office across the street from Margie’s and for several years juggled operating his medical practice and running Margie’s. After seeing patients, he’d leave his office, always in black pants, a shirt and tie, and a Mickey Mouse watch on his wrist, and head to work at Margie’s.
Source: Mitch Dudek, Chicago Sun-Times [5/4/23]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Joseph G. Wolfe, DPM
Joseph G. Wolfe, DPM, 80, died peacefully at home April 7, 2023. He was a dedicated and caring podiatrist for 33 years. Joe was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and sports.
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He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, having served in Germany.
Source: Perry County News [5/4/23]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Destruction of X-Rays and MRI CDs
The company that we have used for many years to shred our old paper records will not shred/destroy the 100s of x-ray and MRI CDs that we have collected over the years. It's not realistic for us to use our office paper shredder. Any ideas are appreciated.
Greg Caringi, DPM, Lansdale, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: National Practice Act for Podiatry
From: William A. Wood, DPM, MPH
As the DPM/MD discussion goes on without consensus or resolution, I would like to point out the most basic foundational issue of all. Without solving this problem, no solution is available.
Podiatry is an allopathic profession. Osteopathic physicians enjoy the same license as their allopathic brothers and sisters, because what they each share in common is a basic national practice act (with occasional state law amendments). Podiatry cannot move toward parity in the existing environment until a national practice act defines the profession. It is a waste of time and effort until we study the mechanisms that allopathic and osteopathic medicine utilized to secure their national practice acts and follow suit.
William A. Wood, DPM, MPH (Retired), Groveland, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
I have made it no secret that while there is an obligation to respond to the requests, there is no requirement to submit charts at no charge. Here are some things you need to do:
1) Get rid of the dinosaur fax machine. There are methods by which to receive faxes directly to your computer. So no ink, no paper. You can do an Internet search to find a myriad of companies which charge a minimal amount based on the number of pages. (e.g. $10 for 100 pages incoming and outgoing). Let Ciox send as much as they want. Depending on the service you choose, you may also be able to block incoming faxes based on the phone...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
I recently read on PM News that a "training course" is now required by DEA for prescribers to get registered or renew. I wonder if one of you can respond about this "training" who has experienced it. I don't want to jump to conclusions, but I assume that most of it is delegated to describing the "craftiness" of addicts' attempts to get prescribers to get them what they want. The rest of the experience is most likely used to demonize prescribers and make them feel "responsible" for the epidemic of drug abuse. But I could be wrong. What I would rather suggest more appropriate is for DEA to explain why they do not make more of an effort to prevent illegal drugs from the Southern borders entering the US.
Also, I would like DEA to make an effort to control drug access to the very large cadre of homeless populations in various US cities. DEA turns a blind eye to this. It is much easier to demonize prescribers. I don't want to make this a political discussion, because addictive drugs do not just affect one political group.
But I have a feeling that if a prescriber makes a public comment like this, they can "expect" the DEA to come down on them. So, if you prefer not to respond, I don't blame you. They can try to retract my DEA registration, but I have the freedom to write because I have none. There are some advantages to retirement. Free speech may be one of them.
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, Retired, Henderson, NV
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (ABPM NEWS) | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
Like Dr. Udell, I thought Dr. Spinner was off base for referring to a colleague as a “cancer”. There is simply no place for this type of talk whether within the profession or outside of.
I practice in New York where the law allows all licensed podiatrists to work on any part of the foot irrespective of your board certification. If, however, you want to practice above the ankle, you MUST be board certified by the ABFAS. So, if one wants to write a prescription for a rash on the leg or place a Band-Aid on a boo-boo above the ankle – this can only be done if you are board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, even though none of the above are surgically related. Now, how does that make sense? Did the APMA and ABFAS write letters opposing this legislation?
I believe Dr. Rogers' intent to do what he’s doing is to fight against injustices like what many New York podiatrists are going through, and like what happened in Oregon. The notion that a board certified ABFAS podiatrist is superior to a non-boarded ABFAS podiatrist is ridiculous. I refer plenty of cases to colleagues, I never once asked them what they were boarded in, because it doesn’t matter; they are either capable or not. Board certification does not protect the public; it is nothing more than a money grab.
Jeffrey Kass, DPM, Forest Hills, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These boots can also serve as the bottom half of an Elmo costume! |
Source: Flora Miranda via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA
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 Beckley, West 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. 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 – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to vanessa.deleon@summitmedicalpartners.com
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.
FULL TIME PRACTITIONER - SOUTH JERSEY
Hiring motivated full time practitioner to join our practice. Practice sees all aspects of podiatry including wound care, surgeries, routine care, trauma and sports medicine. Competitive base salary plus bonus, paid time off, 401k. Please email your CV to hiringfootandankle@gmail.com
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 - 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 – 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
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
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
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Established fulltime practice for sale. Owner desires to sell and transition. Fully staffed and equipped office. Opportunity to expand or become an owner. Priced to sell. Contact: MCrosby518@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
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 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
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