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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,477 Subscribers Daily
May 08, 2019 #6,413  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Managing Diabetes Begins with Education and Screenings: NC Podiatrist
In observance of National Diabetes Awareness Month, CarolinaEast Health System offered a free foot screening last November and was pleased with the interest and feedback. “It is possible to successfully manage a diagnosis of diabetes, and it all begins with education and screenings,” says James G. Underhill, DPM with CarolinaEast Physicians. “Individuals living with diabetes must learn about their condition and know how to take care of themselves, as well as know when to see a professional. I am pleased to offer this service again for those who may not know the importance of foot care when it comes to managing diabetes,” he added.
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Dr. Underhill is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he earned his podiatry degree. He completed his residency at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, in Norfolk, VA. He is is board eligible in podiatric surgery.
Source: Sun Journal [5/6/19]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
FDA Clears Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction System for Use in Pediatric Patients
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc., a medical device company focused on advancing the standard of care for hallux valgus (bunion) surgery, announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand indications of the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™ System to treat pediatric patients older than 12 years of age. The Lapiplasty® System is designed to correct all three dimensions of the bunion deformity and permanently secure the root cause – an unstable joint in the middle of the foot – while allowing patients to get back on their feet quickly after the surgical procedure.
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“While it’s commonly taught in foot & ankle surgery that pediatric bunion treatment should address the unstable tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint to reduce the long-term likelihood of recurrence, many surgeons have been hesitant to adopt this approach due to the challenging nature of the procedure,” said Paul Dayton, DPM of the Midwest Bunion Center. “We are thrilled to now be able to offer the Lapiplasty® System to younger patients as we believe this advanced technology provides a more consistent and reproducible method of permanently securing the root of the problem, an unstable joint, making the Lapiplasty® procedure my treatment of choice not only for younger patients but for any bunion patient seeking a permanent deformity correction.”
Source: James Ives, Medical Life Sciences [5/6/19]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
When to Consider Succession Planning - Part 4
You might feel a little uneasy about starting the discussion about selling your medical practice. Your practice is your baby, and the thought of letting go can be overwhelming. However, the truth is that failing to plan is a plan to fail when it comes to your practice exit strategy. Everyone thinks of their future, but they don’t always take active steps in the present to prepare for what they want tomorrow. Here are several reasons why you should start the succession planning conversation today.
4. You’re feeling burnt out - Running a practice takes a lot of tenacity. Burnout can creep in slowly and take hold in what feels like an instant. It’s important to balance your work life and home life, and that takes commitment and constant fine tuning. You need to set boundaries to make it effective. If you don’t have a good handle on taking time for yourself, and you are just barely keeping things afloat, exiting partially (such as by bringing on a physician partner, engaging private equity, or joining a management services organization) might be a good option to help you reclaim time to yourself while still maintaining, and hopefully growing, your practice.
Source: Nick Hernandez, Physicians Practice [4/30/19]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Ingrown Toenail on a 6 Month Old Boy
A 6 month old baby boy presented with a chronic paronychia and onychocryptosis to both big toes at the medial corners. The R big toe has a lot of granuloma and is enlarged at the tibial corner. PMH: He was a month early in birth. Otherwise, he is healthy and has no developmental issue.
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Ingrown Toenail on a 6 Month Old Boy |
I would like to do a matrixectomy to remove the offending borders. The procedure would be under general anesthesia. I am leaning toward the cold steel nail procedure vs. the phenol and alcohol procedure. I would love to hear the pros and cons to the treatment plan you have in mind for this particular baby boy.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
It is with such sadness that I read the PM News note about the passing of Dr. Birkholm. I had the privilege of knowing him for nearly my entire life. He and my late father Leo were close colleagues-- and would cover for each other's solo practices for some four decades. He and his wife Petey occupy some of the earliest and most fond memories from my childhood, as we accompanied them on travels around the world. This was a man who was innately good. It is my hope that this goodness will live on in the memories of the thousands of lives he touched as a doctor and still more as a dad and a husband.
RIP, Uncle Jens.
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Medicare does not approve devices and any use of that term to describe a device regarding the coding validation it receives from the PDAC DME Medicare agency is more than misleading. There is sufficient language provided on the PDAC website to inform the consumer, supplier, and applicant that the PDAC and Medicare does not approve devices. The PDAC agency has the task of inspecting a device (and any accompanying literature) and validates that the device being inspected meets the criteria for a specific HCPCS code. Therefore, the correct terminology is the device received product coding validation from the PDAC.
As for coverage, let there be no mistake, those issues are not within the realm of jurisdiction of the PDAC, but of the DME MAC. The DME MAC Orthopedic Footwear policy is quite clear on foot orthotic coverage for L3000-L3060. Specifically, those codes are not reimbursed by Medicare unless the device is placed into a shoe which has a...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Janet McCormick, MS
Thank you, Dr. Woodly, for your comments on pedicures and for your suggestions for how consumers can make sure that the place they are going to is good; such as their use of a new and unopened package of instruments, and that the techs are licensed and are staying within their scope of practice. These are great suggestions. I would like to add some.
First, that the new, unopened package of instruments should be from an autoclave; second, that the place where the pedicure is offered must be immaculate; and third, that the technician has a certification as an advanced nail technician (ANT) or, if in a podiatry office, a certificate as a medical nail technician (MNT). These technicians are trained to only perform aesthetic pedicures and they are additionally trained to "Recognize and Refer" to a podiatrist if they...
Editor's note: Ms. McCormick's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
From: Jeff Bean, DPM
I have seen successful clearing of mycotic toenails with laser treatment most of the time. However, it almost never works as mono-therapy. It must be combined with consistent use of effective topical medications, frequent thorough debridement, consistent shoe disinfection, and treatment of the skin with a topical antifungal cream. If you are missing any of these components, you are simply “shoveling in a fungal snowstorm.” It’s like giving antibiotics but not climbing out of the septic tank with your open wound.
But wait, there’s more. The condition will almost always recur without long-term prevention, including shoe disinfection, topical medication a few times a week, treating any tinea pedis as soon as it appears, treating any underlying conditions (i.e., hyperhidrosis), and returning to...
Editor's note: Dr. Bean's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| Not your typical "shoe tree" |
Source: Nici Jost via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 13, 2018 – Salt Palace Convention Center - Salt Lake City, UT
Honoring Samuel Mendicino, DPM and Rembrandt Jackson
Sponsored by ABFAS (Gold), Bako Diagnostics (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Mendicino and Mr. Jackson inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by calling Sandra Arez at (800) ASK-APMA.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY & PLAINVIEW, NY
Advanced Podiatry office seeking part time DPM for upscale practices located in Queens and Plainview, NY. Excellent work environment and office culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Salary will be based on experience! Please send email to docbunion@yahoo.com for more information.
PODIATRIST POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Work and live in one of the greatest states for outdoor fun and recreation. Centrally located 2 hours from the mountains and the ocean, well established practice of 21 years seeking an associate for its rapidly growing and expanding office. Must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Looking for someone with great people skills who is dedicated to putting in the effort to grow the practice. No traveling, no nursing homes. You must have SC podiatry license and next test date is June 1. Please send cover letter and CV to docdan@earthlink.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Seeking hard working, part-time associate for established podiatry practice in Westchester county. Must be comfortable with all aspects of podiatry and EMR. If interested please email your CV to aqfootcare15@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN PA
Well-established podiatry practice in Western, PA looking for a full-time podiatrist to join their team. Position will involve seeing patients at multiple hospitals, wound care centers and satellite offices. Basic qualification: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency program. Board Certified/Qualified. Certificate/license medical license to practice in State of Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members. email CV to: dysteindpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, very busy, hospital-based practice located just north of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, comfortable with rearfoot surgery and have interest in wound care. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DALLAS, TX AREA
Full time or part time podiatry associate position for 3 location practice south of Dallas. Candidate must have completed a 2-3 year surgical residency. Offering a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits. Email CV and cover letter to podiatrysbest@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX ARIZONA METRO AREA
Well established practice of 45+ years located on large hospital campus seeking an associate for its rapidly growing and expanding offices. Must be board qualified/certified by ABFAS. Looking for someone with great people skills who is dedicated to putting in the effort to grow the practice. No nursing homes. You must have AZ podiatry license. Please send cover letter and CV to: associatepodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston practice seeking motivated, hard-working recent graduate for associate position in all aspects of podiatry. Long-term plan includes partnership. Send CV to dpm2docs@gmail.com.
POSITION AVAILABLE – MARYLAND
One owner, group practice looking to hire business minded associate for buy-in/buy-out relationship. I will teach you to become a top earner in the field, with buy-in and buy-out agreement after 3 years. Salary with bonus incentive including full benefits. I am ready to slow down and sell 2 of the 3 locations in three years and eventually sell the 3rd location and become an employee working a few days a week. I own two of the office locations, so real estate investments are possible. This is a unique opportunity, you do not want to miss. www.AtlanticFootSurgeons.com. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - STATE COLLEGE, PA
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH FLORIDA
Full time position for well-trained ABFAS certified or qualified physician. Office and Hospital based practice. EMR, MRI, US, digital x-ray. Busy group practice. Supportive company culture. Competitive salary and benefits. Send your CV to drdaz2000@gmail.com
FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatrists needed to see homebound patients in San Bernardino/Riverside, Lancaster/Palmdale, Ventura/Oxnard, Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley. Choose your own days/hours, excellent monthly compensation, cloud-based EHR, dedicated support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com our website: www.footdocs2u.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT AND CONNECTICUT
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for full or part time positions. Openings include, but are not limited to, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Connecticut. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST POSITION WITH OPTION TO BUY – MARYLAND
Podiatry practice located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland seeks full time associate. Maryland licensure a must; Board certification preferred. All candidates considered. CV may be sent to tidewaterpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Seeking associate for busy foot/ankle practice. ABFAS cert or qual. Great interpersonal skills and willing to work as a team, follow company protocols and systems. Office fully EMR, digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. Email: DrLam@naplespodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RICHARDSON, TEXAS
Position available with future opportunity for buy-in/buy-out relationship in a forty year old established practice . Looking for a motivated , ethical associate with excellent surgical and communication skills. Excellent location in Richardson , Texas - a suburb of Dallas ranked #9 in the Top 100 Cities for Raising a Family. Will wait until July/August for the right candidate. grfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WISCONSIN
Established solo female practitioner seeking a well-rounded associate to provide all aspects of foot and ankle care. Candidate must be friendly, motivated, and dedicated to growing the practice. Competitive compensation with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Large referral base in a rapidly growing area. Please send inquiries to: drjulie@greenvillefac.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Well established 30 year podiatry practice on the Coast of Texas. Busy practice with low overhead not far from large medical complex. Excellent growth potential with large active patient base. Large physician and patient referral base. Family practice residents rotate through office. Email jrgouin@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
30 year established surgical practice East Central Illinois. Re-locating. Turn-key operation with 3 treatment rooms and surgical suite. Certified EHR. Generates $450K, price reduced to $250K (includes real estate currently listed for $150K with a local agent ). Call 217-549-1887 or email drjoe@myfeethurt.net
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