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June 01, 2023 #7509  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MD Podiatrist Educates College Students About Podiatry
David Engorn, DPM recently provided a lecture to the University of Maryland, College Park pre-medical society students about a career in podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Engorn is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, College Park. He volunteers his time and allows local undergraduate students to shadow him as they explore the various medical fields. The talk focused on the podiatric medical school curriculum and its parallels to the allopathic and osteopathic education, residency requirements and experience, fellowship opportunities, and practice types for foot and ankle specialists today.
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Dr. David Engorn |
Dr. Engorn is a graduate from Barry University. He did his residency at MedStar Health in Washington, DC. He completed a sports and reconstructive fellowship in Las Vegas, NV, and practices as the foot and ankle specialist in a large orthopedic group in Maryland and Washington, DC.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
VA Podiatrist’s Performance Raises Money for Wounded Warriors
On Sunday, May 28th, David Weiss, DPM of Richmond, Virginia partnered with local restaurant, Rare Olde Times, to raise money in support of a very worthy cause, The Wounded Warrior Project. It was an enjoyable evening as Dr. Weiss sang and played the guitar to a full house.
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Dr. David Weiss performs at Wounded Warriors fundraiser |
"What better way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend than with delicious food, great music, and most importantly, supporting a cause that helps our injured veterans and their families in times of need?" said Dr. Weiss. The evening was a huge success as over $1,000 was raised.
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2023 CASPR Match Week Placement |
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Discusses Youth Sports With IL Sports Podiatrist
Ben Pearl, DPM discussed challenges with youth sports with Bob Weil. DPM. on his podcast Fit Foot U. Dr. Weil has co-written a book, #HeySportsParents!, which is featured in a segment in an upcoming documentary, Where Our Children Play -The Challenges of Youth Sports. The pressures parents and coaches place on children can lead to overuse injuries and eating disorders. These problems are especially prevalent in sports such as gymnastics, figure skating, and tennis.
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Dr. Bob Weil - Click on photo to view short video |
Dr. Pearl discussed some of the new evolving challenges of deciding what should be the rules for transgender sports participation in power and endurance sports. Dr. Weil emphasized that prevention of injuries, education, and understanding are the pillars of progression in youth sports.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Nitrous Oxide Equipment and Usage
I've wanted to incorporate nitrous oxide into my practice for years. Where's the best place to purchase the needed equipment and learn how to properly use it?
James Shipley, DPM, Mount Airy, NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1A | |
From: Terry Reed, C Ped
Currently, CMS is doing massive audits on diabetic shoes and are very picky about what they allow. An NP may conduct the exam but it has to be signed by the MD or DO overseeing the patient's diabetic plan of service, and not just signed. There must be a statement such as, "I agree with the above findings" or CMS will reject it.
Also, the auditors will claim that the MD or DO is not truly overseeing the patient if they have not personally seen the patient in the past six months. In other words, people in rural areas who go to a clinic manned by an NP who has their practice overseen by an MD or DO are flat out of luck because they never actually see that doctor.
Terry Reed, CPed, Wynne, AR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) - PART 1B | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
It was important to provide an additional response to the letter I provided in a recent issue of PM News. I purposely did not expand on the issue of when the NP/PA does the foot exam and prescribes the shoes (as they have the legal right to) and thus is the prescribing entity. This circumstance was purposefully omitted out of an abundance of creating more confusion. But since Dr. White brought this up, I feel compelled now to clear that issue up as well.
Dr. White is correct in that PAs and NPs under Medicare are eligible prescribers for therapeutic shoes and inserts, as well as ordering many other tests and DMEPOS. That is NPs/PAs can both prescribe shoes and inserts working incident to (under direct supervision with the MD/DO in the office) or under general supervision (when the MD/DO is not in the office but...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM, Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
Dr. Smith states, “If you have a patient in their forties or fifties with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy that has good skin texture, normal hair distribution, palpable pulses, and no history of chemo treatment, then this is diagnostic of a daily pot user.” May I ask for the reference article and studies that prove this to be a fact?
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, NY, NY
To what journal will you be submitting your observations on daily pot use? How did you get the chronic pot users/liars to admit to their use and draw your conclusion?
Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD, Columbus, OH
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From: Gary Mantell, MS, DPM
I have been following the discussion of the various medications that are being used by some in their office for pre-operative sedation. I fondly remember discussing the selection of drugs for use in office cases with the chief of anesthesia at NYC’s St. Barnabas Hospital while I was a resident there in 1984. At the time, an entire issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery was devoted to office-based surgery since plastic surgeons, like podiatrists, were among the pioneers in the field. One article, “The Selection of Drugs in Office Surgery” discussed the use of the various classes of drugs in the office setting.
I asked the question of him, if he were going to operate in an office, what would be the one thing he would use. His pithy answer was that the one thing he would use would be an anesthesiologist. He punctuated his advice by informing me that if you put it in, you had better be able to take it out. To this day, if my patient is overly anxious or fearful and might need pharmacologic assistance, they go to the surgery center. The results of the reader poll showing over 70% of podiatrists steering clear of in-office sedation appears to be consistent with that decades old advice. I have no desire to manage a potential adrenergic response to anxiety, fear, pain, or hyperstimulation.
Gary Mantell, MS, DPM, Memphis, TN
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Added protection for the toes? |
Source: Sanem Sevgwn via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA/BUCKS COUNTY
Seeking an outstanding, highly motivated candidate with top-notch personal and confident surgical skills to join established & highly esteemed diverse practice. Full privileges available for entire spectrum of practice including surgery at 2 different hospital systems. Great opportunity with long-term partnership potential. Send resume and references to bucksfoot@gmail.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.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – JACKSONVILLE, FL
Associate position with partnership opportunity within 3 years. Full service, group podiatry practice in Jacksonville, FL. Compensation: 30% of net collections with guarantee against net collections. Benefits: office overhead, health and medical malpractice insurance, paid vacation, clerical and clinical support staff. Contact: padler@adlerpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- UPSTATE NY AND VT
Busy two-office practice in Upstate NY and VT seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to add associate. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, PTO. Please send CV to sarchinooffice@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -VENTURA, CA
PSR 24-36 trained podiatrist needed for multi-doctor, multi-office, multi-clinic group. Busy practice seeking energetic surgeon. Forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic limb salvage. Full benefits. Growing practice leading to full partnership. Email CV, cover letter to robergmgmt@gmail.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 - ILLINOIS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Are you seeking the opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing podiatry practices in Illinois? 15 Offices around the Chicagoland area. Full time & part time positions are available. Strong clinical skills required. Surgical and non-surgical positions available now and next summer. Competitive commission, full benefit package, PTO, holidays, health/dental/life/disability, malpractice coverage & 401(k) w/match. Email CV to drmceneaney@illinoisfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
75 y/o multi 7 figure podiatric general practice with emphasis on wound care and limb salvage, needs both full time and part time Podiatrist. All patients seen in our 4,200 sq ft office with in-house pharmacy. Candidates must be affable but confident and have excellent communication skills. Spanish helpful but not required. Candidate must be capable of multitasking between numerous patients in 9 treatment rooms and 12 well trained staff. This is a protocol based practice. Full time position starts at $200k with employee sponsored retirement and possibility of housing included. Email CV to kevore7@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGOLAND
Chicago and suburbs: Rapidly growing practice in Chicagoland area needs a motivated, caring, independent associate. PT or FT, cover 2 busy clinics, senior homes and some housecalls. BQ/BC preferred. % based income, rapid growth potential. Mon-Sat schedule, optional hospital call. For further info please contact Dr G: premierpodiatry312@gmail.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 – GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Growing practice in greater Seattle area seeking full-time associate. Well balanced practice with FF/RF surgery, general clinic, and wound care. No call, No weekends. ***Base salary + bonus, malpractice, health insurance, 401k, and PTO*** Interested candidates, email CV to SeattleDPM.hire@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – POMPTON LAKES, NJ
Busy North Jersey Podiatry office looking for a surgically trained podiatrist. Opportunity for all hospital surgery/admissions and wound care from practice. Flexible office hours and house calls. Please contact: Dr. Bart Cohen, DPM Pompton Lakes, NJ C: (201) 281-3036.
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 – SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice seeking FT/PT podiatrist. Complete salary package and benefits. Healthy corporate culture supported for long term growth. Please send CV to podiatryoffice20@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Busy two-office practice with five doctors in Upstate SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short- and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send face letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Beautiful places and smiling faces. Don’t get caught up in the podiatry rat race. Join the Southeast’s most progressive podiatry practice. If you are retirement ready or residency ready; surgical or non-surgical; full time or part time; we may have a place for you. Earning potential ($200-300k) with benefits, and most importantly work-life balance. careers@physiciansfootcare.com.
GRADUATING RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS – CALIFORNIA
Rapidly growing practice has openings for caring and motivated doctors who graduate in 2023. Join a start class of your peers from leading programs and learn from nationally recognized podiatrists. Locations include Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, and Stockton. Excellent training, guaranteed first year salary, competitive compensation model, comprehensive benefits, and a 401k match included. If interested in learning more, submit your CV to DPMcareers@balancehealth.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
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
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – MANHATTAN AND PLAINVIEW, LONG ISLAND
Office space available East 60th, East 70th and East 22nd streets in Manhattan and Plainview, Long Island. Offices fully equipped and are available full time, part time and to share. All serious inquiries should be sent to podo2345@aol.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - W. SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Busy, 41 year old general practice. Large, modern clinic. Huge patient list & population draw. Grossing over 500K with only 24 clinic hours per week. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Unlimited potential. Wonderful place to live and practice. Will stay for transition. Financing available. For more info: wwfoot4sale.com
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN 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 - SOUTH JERSEY
Looking to escape the city life? This established practice offers a consistent revenue stream and a great place to live. Cape May county. Hospital privileges available. Doctor will stay for transition (if requested). Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PART-TIME PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN NJ (MONMOUTH COUNTY
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity and affordable for recent residency graduate. staff privileges available at hospital and nursing home minutes away from office. Equipment for sale: low hours Midmark autoclave, Kodak CR x ray scanner, Midmark podiatry chairs, Vascular analyzer, hand instruments. If interested, please contact Alfiebriella@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHWEST WASHINGTON
Established practice directly on the water with incredible views of mountains. Hiking, biking, sailing and skiing right at your doorstep. Unparalleled outdoors lifestyle. Hospital privileges easily available for surgery, woundcare, etc. Also for sale: Beautiful townhome with million dollar views of Cascade mountains, water and downtown. sjreiner@comcast.net
PRACTICES FOR SALE - MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES
Middle TN, Hudson Valley NY, North Central CA, NW Washington, SE Georgia, NW Oklahoma, NW Indiana, North/Central Ohio, SE Ohio, NW Florida To find out about each of these opportunities contact MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ANNAPOLIS, MD
24 year old practice grossing over 7 figures, newly renovated, turn-key protocol-based practice ½ mile from hospital. 7 treatment rooms, ultrasound, x-ray, on-site ASC and nail salon on 1st floor with parking. Owner doc staying to help transition amazing team. Contact annapolispodiatry@gmail.com
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