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June 03, 2009 #3,561 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Wearing Heels Alters Center of Gravity: NY Podiatrist

The phrase "commuting shoe" is enough to send many professional women over the footwear-edge, haunted by visions of modern day Working Girl troops in laced-up New Balances or pedicure-exposing Havaianas.

Dr. Robin Ross

While the silhouette of a stiletto looks infinitely more stylish and commanding than a running shoe or thong sandal, professional women making their way into office-buildings in cities and suburbs across the country in comfortable shoes have the right idea. "Wearing heels will change a person's center of gravity," says Dr. Robin Ross, a practicing podiatrist and spokeswoman for the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Altering the balanced position of your body can lead to falls, sprains and breaks, not to mention back pain. The many effects of tight high-heels read like a laundry list of unsightliness: bursitis, bunions, and corns included.

Source: Meghan Casserly, Forbes [6/1/09]

Three Honorary Doctorates Awarded at NYCPM Graduation

On Wednesday, May 27th, Kenneth E. Raske, who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as President of Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), delivered the keynote address to the graduating class of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters-Honoris Causa, during the College’s 98th Commencement Ceremony at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

NYCPM Commencement Keynote Speaker Kenneth E. Raske (center), receives an honorary degree from Stanley S. Mandel (left), Chair, NYCPM Board of Trustees, and Louis L. Levine, NYCPM President & CEO.

Louis L. Levine, President and Chief Executive Officer of the College, presided at the commencement ceremony. Mr. Raske addressed the 71 graduating seniors—who received their Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degrees—and an audience of nearly 1,000 faculty members, parents, family and friends. In addition, Bradley Bakotic, D.P.M., D.O., Principal Partner, Bako Pathology Services, and Bob S. Biller, D.P.M., former Chairman of the New York State Board for Podiatry, Member of the NYCPM Board, and Chairman of the Board’s Education Committee, were also honored, both receiving the College’s honorary doctorate.

Region Three Meeting Exceeds Goals

The price is always right, the program always exceptional, and the Committee always working hard to bring Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey doctors and staffs the very best in podiatric continuing medical education. It can only mean ‘Region Three.’ This year’s Annual Region Three Scientific Meeting marked its 60th and saw a record crowd, more than 600 DPMs and close to 100 Assistants. “The success of the conference was directly related to the dedication and commitment of the committee members,” says Len Portnoy, General Chairman for Region Three.

Region Three APMA Committee: l-r, Dr. Harvey Karpo, NJPMS Convention Manager, Dr. Christopher Savage, DPMA Convention Manager, Leonard Portnoy, Region Three Chairman, Dr. Howard Schake, PPMA Convention Manager, and Dr. Robert Warkala, Scientific Chair.

The exhibit hall was sold out as usual with more than 100 exhibitors and the scientific program went above and beyond, with lectures like “Managing the Complex Wound,” “Spinal Cord Stimulation for Lower Extremity Pain,” and “Overview of Amputation Prevention and the 6-Step Method.”  Next year’s meeting will be May 3-7, 2010, at the Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ.

Physician Internet Use Is Growing Rapidly, but Mobile Is the Trend to Watch

As health plans search for ways to reach and motivate members to become more engaged in their health, they say that one lesson stands out loud and clear: In today's world, people won't come to you on your terms. Health plans that reach out to their members on their terms using tools that reach them wherever they happen to be with tailored, focused messages stand the best chance of success. And one effective way to do this is with cell phones and other mobile devices.

William Reed, CEO of AllOne Health says that the cell phone is quickly becoming the least common denominator for all generations, and that "the mind and the imagination are the only limits to how mobile devices can be used" in healthcare. Over the next several months, AllOne Mobile will be launching a program for the U.S. Army using mobile devices to help its "wounded warriors" better manage their post-injury lives. The mCare Project rollout eventually will link 10,000 soldiers who have returned from the war zone with significant injuries with their case managers, who will use the soldiers' mobile devices to track their rehabilitation progress, personalize and monitor daily care and stay in touch through personalized encrypted messages.

Source: Michael E. Carbine, Inside Consumer-Directed Care [5/19/09]

Ways to Organize Your Physician Marketing

In podiatry and other medical specialties, one of the most powerful ways you can market your practice is by visiting potential referring physicians’ offices. To help develop a system for doing this, stop by your local hospital(s) and visit the medical staff office. It is here that you can request a copy of a medical staff directory giving you a “road map of sorts” on whom to visit in your area. 

Typically, these directories are broken down by specialty, so you have the ability, for example, to visit all the local primary care/internal medicine doctors, followed by all of the pediatricians.  After you complete this, you can then focus on more niche marketing areas such as endocrinology or infectious disease if this is an area you are looking to develop. As you visit each office, keep a record of whom you visited in a smart phone or day runner, then cross out the names in the medical staff directory. This will give you some structure to a task that seems a bit large to begin.

Source: Chad Schwarz, Practice Administrator, Howell, NJ

RE: Terminating a Podiatry License

I have a license in a state that I will never practice in and never have, and it is up for renewal. I want to know what advice can be given regarding a license in a state that a podiatrist has never practiced in. Is it any different than a state that a physician does practice in? Is there a "right" way to give up the license? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
Philip E. Larkins, DPM, Escondido, CA

Editor’s comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. You should inquire with the licensing agency as to the state’s policy. In many states, you can change your license to “inactive” or “retired” status. In other instances, you simply inform the state that you do not intend to renew your license.

RE: Prepare for the Unexpected
From: Bret M. Ribotsky, DPM

Each and every day, will fill our lives to the point that we don't have any time to a lot of extra stuff. On Thursday morning, I received a phone call that my house was on fire. Within in a few minutes, I left my office to find seven fire trucks on my block. End result: All my stuff (everything) at my home is gone. The house was empty and the cause is to be determined.  

Dr. Ribotsky's House Post-Fire

I have learned a lot dealing with adjusters, inspectors, etc. Fortunately, I had n videotaped all my belongings. I had inventoried each shirt and each electronic item (including reading off the serial numbers). I advise that you do the same. Your tape may be several hours in length, but when you look at the pictures of my room, you will be happy you did.

I want to thank all those who have contacted me with their kind words. Computer back-ups off-site work well. I can say that my Carbonite web-based backup, which had over 200 gigs of my digital records was a great investment. Caution to all - Be prepared.

Bret M. Ribotsky, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
 

RE: Post-Op Care for Alzheimer's Disease Patient
From: Daniel Cohen, DPM

For clarification on my post regarding my patient with Alzheimer's, I would like to add a few points. The procedure was not performed as an "ambulatory surgical case." The patient was seen in consultation as an in-patient with a diabetic foot infection with exposed bone and acute osteomyelitis. His amputation was preceded and followed by an in-patient hospital stay and also included consultations with vascular surgery and infectious disease, all who agreed that an amputation was the best option. He was then sent to a skilled nursing facility and subsequently is residing in a facility that specializes in caring for Alzheimer's patients. 

Since we can't restrain a patient for 24 hours a day indefinitely, and my patient is self-mutilating at night when he is left alone, I was wondering if anyone knew of devices to allow a patient to not be fully restrained while still preventing them from pulling off a bandage  (Like boxing gloves, but that's really not an option.)  I appreciate the suggestions I have received via e-mail.
 
Daniel Cohen, DPM, Melbourne, FL, docdac@msn.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Amfit Orthotic Making System. Includes new computer, recently updated digitizer, and orthotic mill, and $2,500.00 in supplies (which would generate about $20,000.00 in orthotics). skip the middleman. Cost $35,000.00. Asking $23,000.00 OBO AMERICAN FOOT CLINIC 405-733-2783 OR 405-820-6887 americanfoot@email.com

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY - DALLAS TEXAS AREA

New practice started in Irving Texas by two 15 year established podiatrists from Austin. We've decided to stay in Austin and travel only for research. Opportunity for new practitioner podiatrist to start practice immediately with no money out-of-pocket. Write to MRobsonDPM@aol.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE -BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN

Outstanding opportunity to purchase 12 year established general podiatry practice. Now working one day per week seeing approx. 20 patients. with 3-4 new patients per week. Steady flow of returning patients. Selling because of disability. Turn-key.  First quality equipment, furniture, and build-out. Priced to sell for the value of the equipment.  Call (248) 538-5958. e-mail: DocPod@aol.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA

Part-time non-surgical practice for sale Palm Beach County Florida. Established practice (32 years) for sale. Fully-equipped office in area heavily populated with seniors. Storefront location with excellent exposure. Practice includes one nursing home. Great opportunity for expansion. To inquire, please call  561 965-3300

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH JERSEY

Ethical, highly-motivated, personable, PSR-24/36 trained  ABPS-certified/eligible individual proficient in surgery, biomechanics, palliative care, wound care. Hospital privileges available. EMR , Diag U/S, digital radiology, etc. Benefits include competitive salary, health and malpractice insurance, and seminar allowance. Email CV and three references. Toetrukr@aol.com

OFFICE SPACE/ MRI RENTAL – NYC, LI   
 
Turn-key space available, daily, monthly; East 60th off Park Ave, East 22nd St. off 3rd Ave, and Plainview Long Island. JACHO-certified operating rooms available, as well as all surgical equipment and anesthesia. Extremity MRI Rental. Stark compliant. All exams read by board certified radiologist. Call for details. 516 476-1815

ASSOCIATE POSITION/WASHINGTON, DC/SILVER SPRING, MD

Excellent opportunity to join a multi-doctor practice with its own Certified Surgical Center. Practice is full-scope with an emphasis on sports medicine. Competitive salary plus bonus structure. PSR 24+ only. Send CV to hgodpm@verizon.net

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA

Who wants to continue making good money in a down economy, and who would like to live in Florida on the coast? I have been working for over 45 years and have had enough. My business grosses over $940,000 dollars a year and my net is over $250,000. I see approximately 40 patients a day in a coastal Florida town and am sitting on a little gem. Office is 2000 sq. ft. Hospital very close with surgical center. Large scope of practice in Florida. Contact me if you are ready to step up. $585,000 dollars. Contact me at: hagen5644@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA

Great opportunity for hard-working, ethical podiatrist to join Midwest multi-physician, podiatric group with multiple locations. A well-established, successful, growing practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT and PT surgically trained physician. Applicant should be well-trained in all aspects of surgical care, completed a 24-36 month residency, & at least board eligible. Diverse practice offering high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume to: 712-258-9977 

LOCUM TENENS POSITION - FLORIDA

Florida licensed podiatrist needed for an on-going locum tenens position for a large group practice in Central Florida. Payment is $400 per day plus a travel if coming from out of the area. Please email response and resume to gregr@orlandofootandankle.com

SALES REPRESENTATIVES WANTED

SureFit has immediate openings for three sales representatives – one for Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories. Responsibilities include but are not limited to obtaining new business, executing sales strategy, initiating contact with customers, identifying their needs and selling appropriate products to meet those needs. Ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a positive attitude who prefers a team environment. Minimum requirements include Bachelor’s degree, 3+ yrs sales experience, preferably in Podiatry and/or O&P Industries. Position requires up to 70% travel with residency in each territory. Please e-mail resume and references to: James R. Grady, Director of Sales SureFit jgrady@surefitlab.com

NEEDED CHICAGO -- NW IND & BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON, DC PODIATRISTS

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 Scott Schneider. Phone-773-342-4201 FAX 773-486-3548-E-Mail sschneider@homephysicians.com Visit our website

CASE CONSULTING

Dennis Shavelson, DPM is accepting referrals of difficult cases involving biomechanics, surgical complications, non-healing wounds, pigmented & derm lesions, PRP and diagnostic dilemma’s from DPM’S. Full reporting with second opinion only and rapid return after care options. Medicare and Out-of-Network Only. (212) 288-3668 or drsha@lifestylepodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – ILLINOIS 
 
Quality Podiatry Group provides quality services to residents at long term care facilities. We are currently offering full-time or part-time positions for motivated ethical podiatrists. Immediate openings available. If interested, fax curriculum vitae to 312 225-9366 or e-mail feetwork@aol.com 

PRACTICE FOR SALE - FLORIDA—CENTRAL/SOUTH

Turn-key operation grossing $570,000 annually based on one full-time doctor. Great opportunity for growing the top-line. Surgery is only 14% of the professional man-hours; it can significantly increase income. Medicare makes up 64% of revenues. Seller will assist with transition. Call 863-688-1725, ask for Chas

ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND

Busy Wantagh, NY office. Motivated, preferably board certified, hard working, experienced in all phases of Podiatry. F/T, P/T hours available. excellent salary, call 516 242-7540 or Fax Resume 516 826-9036 or email jobke@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NYC, NY

Wanted: Podiatrist seeking a first practice as a partner in existing upper West side NYC office. Must have NY license.  myfootdoctor2@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AREA

Join one of the most successful, long-established podiatry practices in the Chicago area, with excellent salary and benefits. We have an immediate opening for a full-time podiatrist in a multi practice location in Chicago. Must have two years of surgical residency. Please e-mail resume to f-massuda@footexperts.com

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