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May 18, 2010 #3,860 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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KS Podiatrist Extols Virtues of Digital X-Rays

This year, Corin Q. Wilde, DPM treated himself to a digital x-ray, and said that the more he uses it, the more he appreciates it. “The unit I have gives the patient less exposure than the average dental X-ray, and that was one of the big selling points for me,” he said. “It’s extremely safe.” The x-ray develops in seconds, compared with traditional X-rays which take much longer and require chemicals to develop. “This uses no chemicals so it’s environmentally friendly,” Wilde said.

Dr. Corin Q. Wilde (Sean Steffen)

It’s also much easier to make a duplicate if a patient wants to get a second opinion or is moving away. “With traditional x-rays, you have to find somebody to duplicate them,” he said. “With this digital unit, I can put it on a disk, or e-mail it to the patient or the doctor they designate.” And the digital X-ray provides better visualization, which is a great help in making a diagnosis. “I can really get in tight on the digital x-ray, and I can sharpen the image, which I could not do before,” Wilde said.

Source: Nikki Patrick, GateHouse News Service [5/15/10]

MA Podiatrist Re-elected to State Podiatry Board

Dr. Raymond S. Murano, Chief of Podiatric Surgery for Hallmark Healthcare was recently re-appointed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration for Podiatry by Governor Deval Patrick. He was originally appointed by Governor Cellucci in 1999, and then re-appointed by Governor Romney. He currently serves as the Board’s Secretary.

Dr. Raymond S. Murano

Dr. Murano is on the medical staffs at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, and the Winchester Hospital. In addition, Dr. Murano was also elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer for the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine’s Board of Alumni Trustees.

Diabetic Foot Highlighted in Final Day Keynotes at FIP, Amsterdam

The team approach was front and center in the two keynotes delivered on the final day of the FIP Symposium in Amsterdam. Professor Sir Karel Bakker, of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), and Professor David G. Armstrong, of the University of Arizona's Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (FIP) teamed up to give a rousing review of the value of teamwork in amputation prevention. "I am so pleased to be here with David to talk about a real clinical marriage that works" noted Dr. Bakker. "Putting people together in teams is the name of the game. The data are now very good that we can limit problems, worldwide."

(L-R) Murakola Bardha (Kosovo), Dr. Margareet van Putten (Chair, FIP Amsterdam), David G. Armstrong, Vjolka Kola (Kosovo) and Prof. Sir Karel Bakker (International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot/ International Diabetes Federation)

Professor Armstrong was equally positive about the present and future of care. "We are seeing the fruits of labor being harvested from seeds planted a generation ago. Works by organizations like the IDF, the FIP, the American Diabetes Association, the Society for Vascular Surgery, and the American Podiatric Medical Association are now showing that prevention can pay and that organizing arranged clinical marriages can lead to happy, healthy therapeutic unions." The two keynote addresses capped off nearly a week of meetings with foot specialists from around the globe.

RE: The Passing of Wesley J. Endo, DPM

I am sad to announce the passing of Wes Endo, DPM from Alameda, California on Friday, May 14, 2010 after a short illness. He retired from his practice in January of this year after practicing podiatry for 41 years.

Anthony R. Hoffman, DPM, Oakland, CA

RE: Patient Information Pamphlets for Generic Terbinafine (Charles Perry, DPM)
From: Lawrence Kollenberg, DPM, Elliot Udell, DPM

There is a PDF file from the Novartis website with the information. Perhaps you can use this to dress it up and make it look professional. Here’s the web link.
 
Lawrence Kollenberg, DPM,  Pharm D,  Baltimore, MD, lkollenberg@hotmail.com

There is a program you can subscribe to called Epocrates. (Epocrates.com). They offer access to patient handouts for all of the drugs they list. I checked to see if they offer a patient handout for terbinafine and indeed they do. It’s worthwhile checking out and using this program. 
 
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY, Elliotu@aol.com

RE: Harkless Receives Boswick Award and Lectureship
From: Dekarlos M. Dial, DPM

I would like to congratulate Dr. Lawrence Harkless for being awarded the Annual Boswick Memorial Award and Lectureship at the 23rd Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society Meeting in Orlando, FL. The John Boswick Memorial Award celebrates the memory of the late John Boswick, MD, a burn surgeon who contributed immensely to the field of wound care. This lifetime achievement award is the highest honor given by the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC). I cannot think of another physician more deserving of this award than Dr. Lawrence Harkless.

Dr. Harkless is a teacher and mentor to many. His many contributions has tremendously impacted the field of medicine and wound care. A vascular surgeon from my area attended the Orlando Meeting in which Dr. Harkless was honored. This well-respected surgeon returned from the meeting impressed and enlightened. He has extended an invitation for me to treat his complex diabetic foot and ankle patients and wishes to collaborate more frequently. The efforts, professionalism and accomplishments of Dr. Harkless have created additional opportunities for me and other podiatric foot and ankle surgeons across the country.

Dekarlos M. Dial, DPM, High Point , NC, Dekarlos.Dial@cornerstonehealthcare.com

RE: 50Th Anniversary of Morton’s Death
From: Burton S. Schuler, DPM

Fifty years ago this month (May 1960), Dr. Dudley J.  Morton died. The last article he ever wrote called "Immaterial Factors in Common Foot Disorders" was published in the Journal of the American Podiatry Association. During his lifetime, his work concerning the hypermobility and/or abnormal shortness of the first metatarsal bone was acknowledged by medicine as being one of the basic tenets of why and how people had foot pathology. Since his death, this basic and vital information has fallen off the radar screens of most foot specialists.

This is a shame because many of your patients who present daily with some type of orthopedic problem such as bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, a neuroma, or metatarsalgia will have either or both of these changes on x-ray. This is not a coincidence. Just look for it. It will be there on most of your DP views. The good news is that a simple pad along the first metatarsal bone shaft will stabilize the whole forefoot and help limit the abnormal pronation at toe-off, caused by Morton’s toe. We do this with forefoot posting in our orthotics, but I believe it is not as good as the pad along the first metatarsal bone shaft. This pad does not extend onto the hallux. I have used this pad daily for almost thirty-five years in my office. It works. Try it. On the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Morton’s death, I hope many of you can rediscover his work, and help your patients.  
 
Burton S. Schuler, DPM, Panama City, FL, FootMan@FootCare4u.com

RE: Practice Fusion EMR (Marc Katz, DPM)
From: Michael Brody, DPM, Larry Kosova, DPM

I would like to take issue with one of the lines in Dr. Katz's post. He states, "There is no issue with your billing data making it to the correct place! There are standard interface protocols that are very reliable"

Interface protocols and standards are one thing. Writing an interface that meets these protocols is another. Protocols and standards are...

Editor's Note: Dr. Brody's extended-length letter can be read here.

As a request of Marc Katz, DPM, I looked at Practice Fusion and I am still evaluating it. I called the company on Thursday and asked them some questions about "meaningful use" and some technical questions. They said that once the requirements come out that are set for podiatry, they will add them in. I also e-mailed them other questions to see how responsive this free program would be. They seemed knowledgeable and... 

Editor's Note: Dr. Kosova's extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: The Media’s Impression of Podiatry (Robert Bijak, DPM)
From: Arnold B. Wolf, DPM

In response to Dr. Bijak's observation of the licensing definition of "podiatrist" in the State of New York lacking the term "physician"...I found that disturbing, to say the least. In contrast...

Editor's note: Dr. Wolf's extended-length letter can be read here.

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Western Philadelphia suburbs. 2-Office, Multi-Practitioner Practice ,has full-time position available. Must be ABPS Qualified or Certified. PSR-36 Preferred. Looking for hard-working, well-rounded, personable individual who is interested in all aspects of Podiatry including foot surgery and wound care. Please e-mail Resume to: pod1593@gmail.com

PRACTICE & BUILDING FOR SALE - MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Two locations each with 3 exam rooms, x-ray room, large waiting room, and ample parking. Excellent locations and growth potential. All equipment and furniture included. Website and marketing material included. Seller happy to assist with transition. Grossed 350K last year, priced to sell with financing available 200k. Call 931-446-5724.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

Podiatrist needed for Maryland practice. Fax resume to 410-749-6807.

PODIATRISTS WANTED BALTIMORE/CHICAGO/NORTHWEST INDIANA

Home Physicians, a medical group specializing in house calls is looking to hire podiatrists in Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Baltimore, MD. Full and part-time positions are available. Competitive Compensation, including malpractice. Contact Jake Shimansky, Director of Physician Recruitment. Phone 773-342-5221 FAX 773-486-3548 E-Mail jshimansky@homephysicians.com www.homephysicians.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER MILWAUKEE, WI

Great opportunity: our busy multi-physician, podiatric group practice, with multiple locations, strong hospital based affiliations and clinical appointments, with teaching faculty positions at PM&S-36 residency programs, is seeking a full-time RRA BQ/BC, PM&S-36 surgically trained doctor. Position will be available for July/August, 2010. Applicant should be well trained in all aspects of conservative care and surgical forefoot, rearfoot, reconstructive surgery, trauma, wound care and limb salvage. Candidate should be ethical, hard working, outgoing and a self-starter. Commensurate pay, income guarantee, with incentives and full benefit package. Definitive plans will be discussed leading to partnership tract. Contact: Daniel Hellman, M.D. @ 414.831.0512 or by e.mail @ hellmandr@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SW FLORIDA, BEAUTIFUL GULF COAST AREA 
 
Well-established podiatry practice with excellent mix office/surgery seeking full-time associate PSR 12-36. Excellent salary & benefits for the right hardworking, personable candidate. Email resume to pudos@aol.com or fax to 239-573-9201.

LOOKING TO PURCHASE PRACTICE IN TEXAS
 
Experienced, surgically-trained podiatrist looking to purchase successful full-time practice in Texas, preferably within 1 hour of Houston. Serious inquiries only. Please send email to faajobs@mail.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY, FL

Associate needed for a dynamic practice in the Tampa Bay area. Preference given to a PSR 24+ training and must have a Florida license. Well-established practice, high-tech with specialties in sports medicine, surgery and wound care. No nursing homes or HMOs. E-mail: drcosentino@tampabay.rr.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

IMMEDIATE Associate needed to join a multi-office podiatry practice in the Baltimore MD Region. Desired candidate should be surgically trained with Board Eligible/Certification. You must be hard-working, ethical, compassionate and confident in your abilities to deal with pathology, patients, staff and fellow physicians. Patient base is already established. Excellent income and growth potential for the right associate. Please forward a cover letter, resume, and surgical log (if a current resident) and availability to FootDocMaryland@Gmail.com

CANADIAN PODIATRISTS COME BACK HOME!

An Edmonton, Alberta group of DPM’s requires an additional Podiatrist. Interest in biomechanics essential. Given Canadian visa restrictions, this position is open only to Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. Very attractive compensation package. Fax C.V. or letter of interest to: (780) 483-5796.

PRACTICE FOR SALE – MAINE

25 year full scope in medical building, podiatrist friendly hospitals, appreciative and cooperative patients, excellent expansion potential, physician referrals. Wonderful place to raise a family. Retiring seller will stay for transition. mainefootdoc@yahoo.com

FUNGAL NAIL LASER FOR RENTAL-  NYC, LONG ISLAND AREA ONLY

Our trained technician comes to your office to treat your patients. Pay only for patients treated, no up-front costs. Laser is FDA-approved for general podiatry use, FDA pending for onychomycosis. Call 516-242-7540

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PAD NET 
 
5 month old PAD Net device for sale. Very lightly used with 7 months of the warranty left and an extra set of toe cuffs. Serious calls only. 928-774-4825

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Busy practice with offices in Pomona and San Bernardino is looking to expand and bring on a part-time or full-time podiatrist. Spanish speaking is helpful, but not imperative. For full-time position, a six figured starting salary with benefits and bonuses is offered.  Office work is needed, and must be willing to do house calls. NO NURSING HOMES, HOWEVER! If interested, please send CV to scpodgroup@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FLORIDA

Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office, multi-doctor practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. We rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner OK. Salary and percentage based on skills and experience, benefits including 401K. Current Florida license a plus. This a wonderful world class community. Fax CV to (239)566-8778 or Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK

Great Opportunity NY podiatric practice – multiple locations – seeks well-trained, ethical DPM per diem and full-time positions available. Competitive salary. Send resume and CV to: info@advancedfootcare.org

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, DALLAS, HOUSTON, AND SAN ANTONIO AREAS

Seeking well trained ABPS board rearfoot/ankle certified/qualified foot surgeons for surgical practice with national foot/hand/orthopedic surgery group. Excellent salary/benefits. Email CV and cover letter to: slb99@pdq.net

1 YEAR PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP  - MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA

Applicants must have completed a podiatric residency program and must have or be eligible for a California license. Annual stipend: $48,000 and $60,000. If interested, please e-mail your resume with cover letter to the Program's management company at victoriamanagers@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN

Part-time, in-network Board Certified or Board Eligible Podiatrist wanted for busy Manhattan practice. Please email CV to parttimepodiatrist@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CONNECTICUT (FAIRFIELD AND NORTH HAVEN)

Great opportunity. Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. Associate position leading to partnership. Well-established and progressive offices. Electronic medical records, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet vascular studies, nerve conduction studies, pinpoint and CO2 lasers, electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapies. Seeking a well-trained, personable, and highly motivated individual. Please send resume and current photo to dr.kassaris@yahoo.com 

PRACTICE FOR SALE - TENNESSEE

Established 30-year full-scope podiatry practice. Excellent hospital and surgery center privileges with investment opportunities. Fully equipped 2200 sq.ft. office across from hospital. High volume of new patients, DME, and local referral base. Great community for a family and the outdoorsman. Reply to tnfootdr@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PRINCETON, NJ

Looking for a full-time associate in a very high volume 2-office practice in the Princeton area in routine/sports/pediatric/surgical podiatric care. Excellent opportunity for a hard-working, ethical, individual with good personal and clinical skills. Candidate needs minimum PSR 24-36, board qualified/certified, and an active NJ state license. Send résumé’s – princetonpodiatry@yahoo.com

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