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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,449 Subscribers Daily
June 05, 2019 #6,433  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
Quick Poll
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Does your practice have a fall prevention protocol?
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Erchonia Donates Two High-Tech Lasers to KSUCPM
Erchonia Corporation, a leading manufacturer of low-level lasers, has donated two of its high-tech lasers to Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) to be used at the university and at the Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinics. Podiatry students will be able to use Erchonia's FX 635 and Lunula Lasers in a clinical setting
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Dr. Allan Boike |
"The college is excited to partner with Erchonia Corporation and include this technology in our Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinics to educate our students and treat patients," said Dr. Allan Boike, Dean and CEO of KSUCPM.
Source: Street Insider [6/3/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE MEDIA | |
FL Podiatrist Discusses Summertime Footcare
Gideon J. Lewis, DPM, medical director of the Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine Institute was featured on WKMG, News6 “Ask a Doctor” segment providing guidance on summertime foot health. “During the summer months we are spending more time outside, so it’s best to get a stable sandal. I like one with a strap around the heel. It provides more support and stability to prevent sprains, and the dreaded plantar fasciitis,” said Dr. Lewis.
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Dr. Gideon Lewis |
When asked about wearing flip-flips, Lewis said, “My analogy is to treat flip-flops like candy. Wear them in moderation. If you are doing a long walk downtown, or a long stroll shopping, you want to choose something more supportive for your feet, or a good walking shoe.”
Source: WKMG News
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
MT Podiatrist Appointed to Board of Medical Examiners
Montana Governor Steve Bullock has appointed podiatrist Gina Painter, DPM of Great Falls to the Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Painter is a physician with Benefis Physicians Group.
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Dr. Gina Painter |
Dr. Painter earned her DPM degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her 2 year residency at Heritage Valley Health System (HVHS) in Beaver, Pennsylvania in 1995 and was chief surgical resident for HVHS. Painter is dual board certified with ABPM and ABFAS.
Source: Billings Gazette [6/3/10]
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| PODIATRISTS AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | |
FL Podiatry Residents Lead Mission Trip to Trinidad and Tobago
Trevor Rossi Baddaloo, DPM, PGY-2 resident at Mercy Hospital Miami/Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine along with Willem Sorgeloos, DPM, PGY-2, created the non-profit Foot and Ankle Foundation of the Caribbean (FAFCA). FAFCA’s first trip was on May 18, 2019. On this trip, over 150 patients were seen. 80 diabetic inserts were provided, over 100+ bone density screenings were performed, 10 pairs of sneakers were distributed, and several total contact castings were made. A core part of the visit was spent on diabetic education and proper foot care.
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(L-R) Drs. Trevor Baddaloo and Willem Sorgeloos |
The goal of this non-profit organization is not only to provide free healthcare such as clinic visits, medication, and surgeries but to promote free education in the form of lectures, workshops, scholarships, and research grants. Another trip is planned in a couple of months.
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| RESIDENCY UPDATE |
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Updated 2019 Residency Placement Status |
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Strategic Plan - Part 1
A strategic plan is not just a document written by physicians and managers and then filed away for safekeeping. It is a vision for the practice, owned by the practice. For a medical practice to succeed, everyone must engage with and live and breathe the plan. Here are 10 questions to assess your strategic plan.
1. Will your strategy beat the market? - Each year, perform a thorough analysis to get a clear picture of how the competing forces in your specialty are likely to play out. To grow at an accelerated pace, you will need a meaningful point of difference that can’t be easily copied or nullified. Mindlessly copying another practice’s business model is not a strategy — it is a recipe for mediocrity.
Source: Nick Hernandez, Physicians Practice [5/29/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Coding Multiple Exostectomies
We have a patient who underwent the removal of three dorsal osteophytes through the same incision. Is it appropriate to bill CPT 28122 three times?
Archived Codingline Question
Response: The CPT code 28122 states the following as its definition, “Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (e.g., osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus).
Therefore, any tarsal or metatarsal bone on the foot, except the talus or calcaneus, requiring an exostectomy (no matter how many places the procedure is performed) would only use “1 unit” for this code based on its definition.
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Alan K. Whitney, DPM
It is with great sadness I inform the podiatric community of the passing of Dr. Alan K. Whitney on May 29, 2019. Dr. Whitney was 93.
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Dr. Alan Whitney |
Dr. Whitney was a long-time clinical faculty member, clinical director, and biomechanics specialist at the former Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (PCPM), now TUSPM. Alan Whitney is the father of TUSPM Associate Professor, Kendrick Whitney, DPM.
John Mattiacchi, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
RE: The Passing of Alan K. Whitney, DPM
In addition to his academic leadership in biomechanics, Dr. Whitney had a great sense of humor and stage appeal. My favorite Alan Whitney story was at a pediatric seminar in Cherry Hill, NJ. He was lecturing on equinus. He said there were 3 types of equinus. The first, maybe 0 to minus 10 degrees. “I stretch those out with stretching exercises.” The second, greater than minus 10 degrees, “I send those to the surgeons.” The third, “those kids who just won’t cooperate. You try to measure them and they keep kicking and screaming and the parents just stand there and do nothing. I send those to the surgeons.” He paused, looked at the audience, and with perfect Jack Benny timing said, “I never liked a smart ass kid.”
He was indeed a valuable teacher, motivator, and humorist. RIP. You were and will always remain a treasure.
Allen Jacobs, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Wear these when you're on a roll. |
Source: Arsho Baghsarian via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 AVAILABLE – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. North Carolina license to practice is required for this position. All interested candidates should send a CV with 2 letters of reference to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time /Part time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in NJ. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS, NY
Seeking a motivated, hard working, part-time (with the potential to transition to full-time) podiatrist to join a growing practice in Queens. Must be personable and motivated. Candidate should be surgically trained and board qualified in foot (RRA a plus but not mandatory). Must also be surgically trained and willing to cover call. Incentive based salary. Email CV to KGPodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST NEEDED - NY AND NJ
ooking for a podiatrist seeking new opportunity to start his/her own practice. Par- time position leading to ownership for a current non surgical practice and for experience in podiatric office setting and facility care in Bergen County area. Great for new podiatrist looking for par- time work who may already have a part-time position elsewhere. Contact Westside Podiatric Associates myfootdoctor2@aol.com to set up interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KENTUCKY
Associate positions open for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy central office in the beautiful Somerset/Lake Cumberland KY and in our Bowling Green location. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV to: kypodjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MD, DC, VA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our group of 60+ providers with 39 locations and growing. If you are enthusiastic, personable, motivated and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We are leaders in quality care and forward thinking. Please send cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN AND/OR NEW JERSEY
Full-time and part-time podiatrists needed in Manhattan and/or New Jersey. Salary and benefits available based on experience. This is a surgical and sports medicine practice. For more information please send C.V. to ddzd123@gmail.com or call 9172845096.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA
Searching for a FT DPM for a growing 2 office location practice. Must be compassionate and able to provide general podiatry care, wound care and surgery. VA license and BQ/BC preferred. Base + Bonus, health and IRA. Please email sara.bouraee@gmail.com with subject HRFAS POD OPP
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – VISALIA CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice grossing $850K for the past six years. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges. Serious inquiries only toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Well established 27 year old practice. Turn-key operation. Great opportunity for established or new graduate. Excellent income potential on/off the insurance plans. Busy walk in traffic. 1100 square foot office in multi-specialty building. Email: gping1@yahoo.com
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