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June 07, 2018 #6,204  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
GA Podiatrist to Headline Men's Health and Wellness Fair
Board-certified podiatrist Rondrick Williamson, DPM will headline the second annual Strong4Family Men’s Health and Wellness Fair on June 9 at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Conference Center in Clarkston.
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Dr. Rondrick Williamson |
Williamson, who is known as “Dr. Ron,” is a fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association. He is a favorite of TV shows like Emmy Award-winning “The Doctors,” Bravo TV’s “Married to Medicine,” and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” He also has been featured in Ebony magazine and on TEGNA’s “Sister Circle,” which airs locally on The ATL, WATL-TV, and on TV One.
Source: Crossroads News [6/1/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CA Podiatrist Opens Practice in Sonoma
Alvin Bannerjee, DPM, has opened a podiatry practice which offers foot care services ranging from treating bunions and plantar fasciitis to food and ankle fractures and diabetic foot care.
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Dr. Alvin Bannerjee |
Dr. Bannerjee holds a medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and is board qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is on the medical staff of Sonoma Valley Hospital.
Source: Sonoma News [6/1/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
MN Podiatrist Uses Knowledge to Become Fashion Footwear Designer
Former podiatrist Dr. Marion Parke knows feet — so much so that when she opted to dramatically switch careers, she still stuck with feet, launching a namesake luxury shoe label in 2015. Now, her collections are produced in the same Italian factories as those of Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik.
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"I was tired of standing in front of my closet and thinking, ‘These shoes are beautiful, and many of them are very expensive, but I can hardly walk in them.’ I knew I could take what I know as a podiatrist and tastefully integrate that into a beautiful shoe. Like many designers, I saw a void in my closet and wanted to fill it," says Parke.
Source: Addison Anthony, Paper City via Dr. Nelya Lobkova
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| MEETING NEWS | |
ACFAP 2018 Pediatric Foot & Ankle Conference: An International Success
The American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP) hosted its Annual conference at the Snake River Lodge in the Grand Tetons National Park May 31-June 2, 2018. The conference featured a National Park outing combined with exceptional CME lectures, workshops, and interactive pearls and Q&A sessions. President of ACFAP and conference organizer, Dr. Louis J. DeCaro, stated, “Almost 100 from around the world, as far as South Korea, proved the conference to be both a national and international success. Podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, PTs, neuro-developmental optometrists, sensory specialists, and CPeds all filled an amazing lecture and workshop schedule.
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Attendees at ACFAP 2018 Pediatric Foot & Ankle Conference |
What they experienced was dedicated enthusiastic speakers, engaged attendees, supportive sponsors, hands-on workshops, and an overall sense of commitment and camaraderie to the advancement of pediatric foot and ankle education. ACFAP 2019 will be held at the Great Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, TN. The conference will feature lectures, roundtables, debate panels, and hands-on workshops.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
4 Strategies for Physicians to Make Personal, Professional Gains
Throughout your career, you will encounter many recommendations, suggestions, and tips. You will find them in books, in articles, on the Internet, in emails and text messages, and everywhere in between. Here are four “timeless” recommendations you can rely on when it comes to taking action, making progress toward goals, and simply feeling better about your career and your life.
1. Don’t just do something, sit there.- Yes, you read that correctly. It seems as if for ages we have been admonished to “don’t just sit there, do something.” Yet, when we reverse the wording, an even better solution emerges. Don’t rush into your next task. Take time for reflection. Often, by slowing down and contemplating what we want to do next, we end up proceeding with more focus, more direction, and more energy for what’s on the horizon. The next time you feel the urge to jump into the fray, pause and consider if there is a better, more effective way to proceed. Often, there is.
Source: Jeff Davidson, Physicians Practice [6/1/18]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Popliteal and Saphenous Blocks
I have used popliteal and saphenous blocks regularly for post-operative pain control on an outpatient basis for many years. Typically, I do not like doing bilateral bunion surgery due to past experiences with complications, but agreed to perform bilateral procedures (after much begging and cajoling with promises of compliance) on a healthy young person needing only neck osteotomies.
I have never done bilateral popliteal and saphenous blocks on an outpatient basis. I have not found any literature regarding the question except on inpatient cases and was looking for others' experience and thoughts on the matter. The patient will be in a wheelchair NWB post-op due to their living situation and due to the bilateral nature of the case.
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Origins of Surgical Residencies
From: Rick Harris III, DPM
Halsted. Who cares? Well perhaps any physician who has trained at a surgical residency program. Dr. William Halsted played a vital role in the rise of surgery as a specialty as he helped to establish the first American surgical residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1889.
After attaining his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Halsted spent 2 years training in Austria and Germany. Through his training in Europe, he became acquainted with the German system of graduate surgical education. He brought this paradigm to the United States thus having a profound impact on the American surgical residency system. Dr. Halsted described the purpose of his residency program as follows: “We need a system, and we shall surely have it, which will produce not only surgeons, but surgeons of the highest type, men and women who will stimulate the first youths of our country to study surgery and to devote their energy and their lives to raising the standard of surgical science.” Tip of the scrub cap to the Father of American Surgery for his contributions over a century ago that helped to get us where we are today.
And of course, a tip of the cap to Dr. Earl Kaplan, for opening Civic Hospital in 1956, the first podiatric teaching hospital in the United States. Lastly, a tip of the cap to all podiatric surgery residency attendings as they continue to train the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons.
Rick Harris III, DPM, Jacksonville, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Richard J. Manolian, DPM
Welcome to the opioid epidemic. You quickly will get used to the online Rx history requirement as we have had in Massachusetts for a few years, and it will be enlightening as to what your patients are up to.
I had some patients that we pull up where they’ve had 50 to 100 Percocet or Vicodin just prescribed only a few days before surgery that we are about to perform. I simply tell them you will not be getting a controlled substance prescription following this procedure based on that, and they understand fully.
Richard J. Manolian, DPM, Cambridge, MA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
From: Tayeb Hussain, DPM
Attaining board qualification status upon completion of residency should not be a pain-staking decision for any graduate coming into the "real" world. I have recently come upon residents who prefer to defer the board qualifying exam until fall or even the following year. This is in fear of not passing the exam as they are aware of the less than 50% passing rate and considering the expenditure of funds for this exam.
I also agree with Dr. Roth's explanation of not enough training available to all residents graduating from our so called parity resident format we came up with. This format does not work at all. There is no consistency of all graduates to have the same training as others do in our medical discipline. All general surgeons have the same core training performed at any institution that has that residency program. The board qualifying or certification process should not deter our future colleagues in fear or financial burden, but rather be looked forward to as a milestone they accomplish.
Tayeb Hussain, DPM, Evanston, IL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Ligiane Almeida via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE ( equal opportunity employer)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VALLEY/SOUTHERN CA
Seeking associate with partnership availability. Must be highly motivated and have good patient skills and personality. Salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Surgery Center and hospital based with no HMOs/no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position/partnership in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice with Partnership also in Surgery center. Please e-mail CV and short biography to: Tonya@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RENTON-KIRKLAND-EVERETT, WASHINGTON
This is an immediate opening for associate position. He/she must be highly motivated, hard-working podiatrist who is proficient in forefoot and rearfoot surgery. We have 3 office locations and multiple nursing home facilities. Prefer someone personable and a team player. Please email CV to seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Looking for an eager podiatrist to join our growing protocol-based practice. We have 2 offices with certified EMR, fully trained staff, full-time marketer, shoe store in each location and digital x-ray machines. Hospital privileges available near each location. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will be busy from the moment they are hired! We are looking for a well-rounded personable podiatrist. Please send your CV and cover page to footdocs17@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Ankle & Foot Care Centers operates 20 locations in Northeast Ohio. We are looking to add a full-time podiatric physician to help cover expanding office hours. Tremendous growth opportunity for a hardworking individual with an interest in reconstructive surgery and wound care. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.ankleandfootcare.com Please email your letter of interest and CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOUISIANA
Looking for an associate at a busy podiatry clinic. We are a cutting edge practice with an emphasis on modern technology and customer service. Our staff is extremely organized and professional. We want to hire an associate who will be with us long-term, with the potential of becoming a partner. bguliyeva@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORFOLK COUNTY MASSACHUSSETTS
Well-established practice with excellent referral and patient base seeks personable podiatrist for associate position leading to eventual partnership. Multifaceted practice. Please send CV, Cover Letters, etc. to mgs042013@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
We are a growing practice in Miami, FL with three podiatrists working in 1 office and on staff at 3 hospitals, seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Send CV to tvaldizan@birdroadpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Practice seeking a motivated podiatric physician to practice all aspects of podiatric medicine, including DME/Surgery. Great opportunity for an energetic and independent individual in a professional, well-equipped office offering excellent growth potential. Established practice with offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, AZ. Please contact ArizonaFootDocs@Gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Busy practice looking for a full-time associate. PSR-36 Board qualified/certified foot and ankle surgeon. My practice has state-of-the-art equipment with the latest technologies and cutting edge procedures. Candidate must be personable, outgoing and motivated with excellent clinical and surgical skills. Ability to be busy from day one. Partnership opportunity. Must be competent in all areas conservative and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle. Competitive salary and benefits. Email CV to drfootwound@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. PT to FT available- Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV info@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SAN JOAQUIN
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Production-based Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 3 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Successful Multi-office practice in the lower Hudson valley and surrounding areas. Locations are growing and adding additional offices. Must be entrepreneurial and well-trained in Rearfoot/Ankle. Base Salary $120K/Bonus etc.. Email LOI, complete surgical procedure logs. footfracture@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a full-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com , should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OH
Group practice seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and provide quality patient care. Practice equipped with EMR, digital x-ray, PAD, Cutera Laser, ultrasound guided injections, PRP all aspects of DME. Hospital privileges, no nursing homes. Highly trained staff. Send CV, to ohiosurgeons@gmail.com Base salary $120,000 and generous bonus plan, 401k, medical insurance, malpractice, paid vacation, holidays, CME, signing bonus. Partnership opportunity
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Condo Unit. 2 treatment rooms, low overhead. Small efficient office with great growth potential. Nursing homes and hospitals available. Retiring email rudybokor@aol.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE & CO-OP FOR SALE - SHEEPSHEAD BAY/BRIGHTON BEACH--BKLYN, NY
Luxury Co-op building with 24 hr. doorman. Four (4) treatment rooms; Consultation room; Large secretarial work area. Digital x-ray; EHR (Sammy) with networked computers (#5). All phases of podiatry--46 years in practice. Newly renovated. Russian speaking preferable. Contact: irat24@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Extremely successful, well-established solo practice (9 years old) grossing $900K for the past six years. After serving the community for 11 years, this turn-key practice is available for purchase. Doctor is relocating and ready to leave everything in place, including the fully functioning staff. Accepts all major insurances, Hospital and Surgical Center privileges, services 1 nursing home as well as volunteer work. Only serious inquiries and interested Doctors may contact toptenpodiatrist@gmail.com
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