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Serving Over 15,849 Podiatrists Daily
May 06, 2014 #5,051  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Fitness Bands More About Marketing Than Medical Understanding: OR Podiatrist
My Nike FuelBand read 'lazy'. My friend's read 'fit'. But we had done essentially the same thing. We spent the day walking around San Francisco together - the same number of miles, same number of hills - but for whatever reason, our FuelBands were out of step. His registered thousands of steps more than mine did. The reality is that many devices claiming to monitor fitness and health probably overpromise and underdeliver. Dr. Jim McDannald, a podiatrist and health and fitness technology writer at The Wirecutter, a technology testing website, said many of these devices were more about marketing than medical understanding.
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"People are getting fitness-tracker fatigue," McDannald told me. In large part, it's because many of these devices are simply inaccurate. You may have burned more - or fewer - calories than they say. Or, in my case, walked more steps. "Even a cheap pedometer is more accurate than these wristband trackers," McDannald said, though he acknowledged that wristbands do push people to get up off the couch.
Source: Nick Bilton, The New York Times, [4/28/14]
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
CT Podiatrist Named CPMA President
Dr. Eric M. Kosofsky, of the Hartford Podiatry Group, was named as the president of the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association during their Annual Symposium held on March 27. Dr. Kosofsky, a Connecticut native and resident of Avon, completed his post-doctoral training at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. His program affiliates include UMass Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and New England Deaconess Hospital.
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Presently, Dr. Kosofsky serves as section chief of the Department of Podiatric Surgery at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and is an assistant professor, Department of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Source: The Hartfort Courant [5/2/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist Delivers Commencement Address at UCF
Dr. Gideon J. Lewis delivered this year's commencement address at the the University of Central Florida (UCF). Lewis is a UCF graduate, a board-certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon, an entrepreneur, and a volunteer UCF College of Medicine faculty member. At the College of Medicine, he serves as director of the Pre-Medical Surgical Internship Program, which he founded. In 2010, he received the college's first "Rising Star Award" for his contributions to UCF and the community.
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Lewis earned his doctorate at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Florida Hospital. A former Division I collegiate athlete, he specializes in sports medicine. In 2011, he co-founded Drink Chia!, a healthy-lifestyle beverage available in more than 3,000 stores nationwide.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UK Podiatrist Goes Mobile
After 30 years with the NHS, an established ‘foot specialist’ is stepping out on her own to start a mobile podiatry practice. Sarah Webster, 50, decided to go it alone so she could help more people enjoy an active and independent lifestyle by treating them for foot-related ailments in the comfort of their own homes.
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Sarah qualified in 1985 from Durham School of Podiatry after studying podiatric medicine for three years, and since then has enjoyed a successful and rewarding career working for the NHS in Harrogate. Almost 30 years in the business has not dulled Sarah’s irrepressible enthusiasm for the profession. Concentrating her new mobile practice in Harrogate and surrounding areas, she will be able to offer a wide range of treatments from routine nail care to more specialized foot care.
Source: Harrogate News [4/30/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
ID Podiatrist Gets Plea Deal for Growing Pot for "Preventive Medicine"
Peter Rickards, a Twin Falls podiatrist and anti-nuclear activist who received 3.2 percent of the vote running as an independent for governor in 1998, has reached an agreement to plead guilty to one charge of manufacturing marijuana, the Twin Falls Times-News reports. The deal includes a recommended penalty of five years of supervised probation and 30 days in jail with credit for time served, along with $2,000 in fines and 200 hours of community service. Rickards had faced two counts of trafficking marijuana after sheriff’s deputies raided his home last May, and found more than 4 pounds of dried marijuana and 32 live plants. Rickards told the Times-News, “I am grateful that after talking to the prosecutors directly for an hour, they agreed I was not trafficking but simply growing cannabis for myself.” Rickards said he smokes marijuana as “preventive medicine.”
Source: Alison Gene Smith, Times-News [4/30/14]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: How does prescribing orthoses fit into sports medicine?
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Dr. Amol Saxena |
Amol Saxena: A myth in podiatry is that sports podiatry is about making orthoses. Sports podiatry is about learning how to diagnose sports pathology. It's up to the podiatrist to decide if he or she is best at treating it. DPMs don't have to be able to treat all foot and ankle pathology, but they should be able to at least point patients in the right direction. When do you go from being a podiatrist to a podiatric surgeon? When you do more surgery than orthoses!
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P. Todd Kennedy |
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Office Ally and Kareo Electronic Billing Service
My office is making plans to leave the billing service that we are using. We wish to begin doing our own billing, but require a program that will link us to a gateway and the insurance companies. Currently, we are looking at Office Ally and Kareo. If there are any readers who are using these programs, I would be very interested in hearing your opinions as to how well these programs work for you. In addition, if anybody is using their integrated EMR programs, I would also love to hear what you think of those programs.
Gary A. Lieber, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Estelle Albright, DPM
I guess I've been confused for the past 40 years. I thought we do biopsies because we DON'T know what the patient has. Also, it appears that there is increased signal in the 4th ray.
Tell the patient it may be cancer. If she still declines a biopsy, contact your malpractice carrier and ask how to appropriately refer her to a surgical oncologist. And have her sign off on declining surgical intervention, and put it in her chart.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Jeffrey Kass, DPM
Yes, it's called castellani paint, a colorless gentian violet. But, personally, I don't find it to be as effective.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Cedric Cooper, DPM
One thing Dr. Sullivan left out. The State of Mississippi refused to expand Medicaid. They are one of 21 states, all with Republican governors. Enough said?
This is not a political issue. If we continue to try to place the issue of healthcare delivery in a political basket, we as healthcare providers will continue to be controlled by the big money handlers such as the insurance industry. Placing political blame will continue to allow us to blindly fall into the traps set up by both political parties. Yes, in Tennessee many small hospitals are closing or becoming urgent care centers so that they will not be forced to provide healthcare to uninsured patients. They are closing because of the loss of federal Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured money. However, doesn’t this force those same patients to come to your office for that same care? This will be a boom for the small individual practitioner.
Why? Our overhead is...
Editor's note: Dr. Cooper's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BANGOR, MAINE
After 30 years of full service podiatric practice in the same high visibility office, I am looking to fully retire by summer’s end. The practice has been very rewarding financially and patients are wonderful. I am asking a minimal amount for all equipment, supplies, good will, etc. An ideal opportunity to walk into an active and rewarding practice. Two podiatric friendly hospitals nearby as are recreational opportunities. mainefootdoc@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – HOWARD BEACH, NEW YORK
Busy, well established, fully equipped, newly redecorated office in good neighborhood. Doctor relocating. Contact dfoot35@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BETHLEHEM, PA
Must sell. Established over 30 years; 2 days week; 30-35 pts/week; c&c ortho, soft tissue surg. 4 facilities. Gross $250,000. Good opportunity for graduate with no residency as Pa not required. Asking $70,000. Contact podoro123@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - GLENDALE CALIFORNIA
Unique practice specializing in Cryoneuroablation and fluid silicone implants. 818-241-4781.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation 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. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH OF BOSTON
Looking for podiatry associate hard working with a busy schedule. 4 office locations with all the amenities. EMR, nerve treatments for neuropathy, vascular testing the works. Big focus on sports medicine, wound care and surgery. Lots more but would like to discuss with the right candidate. Mitchellwachtel@ yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOUSTON, TX
Twenty-year-old Houston area practice with three offices and two doctors seeks to replace one physician moving out-of-state. Applicants should be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatric medicine and ready to take on immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care and hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy, vascular studies and shockwave treatment. Excellent salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN, NY
Podiatrist needed for busy Brooklyn practice. Must be at least Board Qualified. Surgical background, hard working, motivated and personable. Travel to multiple offices in Brooklyn required. Part-time to start, with the potential for full time and partnership. Please email CV to drbreth@progressivepodiatryny.com or fax to 718-840-0653.
HOME FOOT CARE, INC. - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Looking for reliable, honest, and motivated podiatrists to join our group to assist with house calls to patient’s home residences, and some group facilities. Candidate must be willing to drive throughout the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. Part/Full time, flexible hours, independence, great compensation! If interested, please email resume to: homefootcare@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HOUSTON
Established "modern" practice looking for BC/BE podiatrist to take advantage of a unique opportunity. Located in a highly desirable area with good surgical volume, access to DME, lasers and expanding referral base with full time marketer. Not currently doing hospital work, minimal rearfoot surgery, no nursing homes or routine care. Prefer at least 2 years experience although qualified recent grads welcome. Salary plus bonus available, partnership after 1 year if criteria met. Send resume/CV to faajobs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION-KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Excellent, long-term opportunity for ethical and motivated individual. Established practice featuring all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery located in a nice, affordable city. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus structure. EMR, PadNet and diagnostic ultrasound. Position available immediately or will work with your schedule. E-mail CV to: Dr.fine@finefootcarecenter.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Excellent low cost opportunity to work part or full-time. Growth potential for increased cash revenue & services. For Sale or Associate opportunity for buyout. 22 year established practice. Two full days per week grossing 150+K. Low overhead. Minimal CNC/Medicare. Must sell, 50K obo, financing available. Replylowcost990@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEAR ORLANDO AND TAMPA
Senior partner retiring. Need an associate with exceptional clinical skills and experience. Must be well trained in all aspects of inpatient management, surgical salvage, outpatient clinic care, elective reconstructive surgery and diabetic wound care. Practice is well established with an experienced staff/ EHR/diagnostic imaging/surgical suite, etc. Perfect opportunity for a very well trained, personable graduate desiring a prosperous future in a wonderful small town with excellent schools and no traffic. Please respond to DPMRecruiter@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA
Seeking associate 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Immediate position leading to imminent partnership/ownership. Single location multi-physician group. Senior doctor has run the practice 32 years. Large balanced patient base, large diabetic population and diabetic shoe store. Office has great location, EMR, digital x-ray, PADnet. Surgical and admitting privileges with 2 local residencies. samuel10530@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Multi Physician Practice – Multi Practice Locations Competitive Salary and Benefits. Experienced support staff. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR GROUP PODIATRY PRACTICE - MARYLAND
Perfect opportunity for highly motivated podiatric surgeon with excellent clinical skills. Individual must be proficient with inpatient management as well as outpatient wound clinic. Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and bonus structure. Please email letter of interest and CV to podiatryassociate2995@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FINGER LAKES, NY
Established busy practice seeking full-time associate. All facets of podiatry including office, hospital and surgery center privileges. Very competitive and generous salary/benefit package. Live, work and play in scenic Fingers Lakes region of NY. One of the top public school systems. Please e-mail CV and 2 letters of recommendation to docmerk@mac.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES
Position available: multi-speciality group in Los Angeles looking for a graduate of a PMSR/RRA program to join the group and the residency training faculty. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Starting guaranteed base salary of $130,000/ yr with incentives and benefits. Send CV with three references to podiatricri@yahoo.com attention Stan Mathis, DPM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Great opportunity to share space with Board Certified podiatrist in mid-town Manhattan and White Plains “state-of-the-art” offices. On premises Joint Commission certified OR and "cutting edge" equipment. Out-of-network providers preferred but participating providers welcome. Please call 212-704-4310 for additional information or fax your CV to 212-704-4311 or email to ifanelli.hms@verizon.net.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY - INDIANA/HAITI
Introducing a first of its kind Podiatric Continuing Educational Opportunity! International Mission Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Continuing Educational Opportunity will be split between Haiti and Indiana. Two opportunities are being offered. Includes salary, free housing in Haiti and Indiana, malpractice insurance and Indiana license, APMA and IPMA membership dues. Contact: Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM (padeheer@sbcglobal.net) 317-557-6710
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