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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,986 Subscribers Daily
June 16, 2015 #5,394  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
DC Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
If not treated, scar tissue can develop, inhibit healing, and lead to chronic plantar fasciitis. "It's not going to go away," says Dr. Howard Osterman, a podiatrist in the District of Columbia. "The problem is by ignoring it, you change the way that you walk and you create other issues. The earlier we treat heel pain, the better the chance we have of having it be an easy treatment."
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The condition is not limited to competitive athletes. In fact, "it's probably just as common in non-runners as it is in runners," says Osterman, who treats it more than anything else in his clinic, Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic. The condition can also be caused by a lifestyle or profession requiring lots of standing, shoes with poor support, a quirky foot shape such as being flat-footed, or having high arches, or any combination of the above. People who are overweight or obese are also frequently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis since a foot strain can easily morph into the condition due to the added pressure on their feet, Osterman says.
Source: Anna Medaris Miller, US News & World Report [6/11/15]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Diabetics Need Regular Foot Exams: Aussie Podiatrist
Sydney podiatrist Dr. Abdul Habra warns diabetics to get regular foot examinations. Diabetics are often unaware of the risks they face due to neglect of their foot care. The significant rise in reported cases of diabetes is a disturbing trend, with Diabetes Australia reporting that 280 Australians develop diabetes every day. They also report that over 100,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year, with diabetes being the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.
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Habra said, “The need for regular foot examinations by diabetics cannot be underestimated. In many cases, diabetics have little feeling in their feet and, for their own safety, it is important for them to receive professional foot care by a podiatrist on a regular basis.”
Source: Carbon [6/14/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist and Team Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Dr. Arthur Gudeon and his daughter Andrea, with her Team Sue's Crewsers DC, participated in the 5k Purple Stride Walk in Washington for pancreatic cancer awareness and to raise funds for research.
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Sue's Crewsers in Washington, DC |
Artie's wife Susan passed from that terrible disease in December, 2012 after an almost 3-year valiant battle. Gudeon and Sue's Crewsers plan to walk again in Rockaway, NY in October.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block..
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways Providers Can Improve Marketing in the Mobile Age- Part 2
2. Provide essential content.
Ensure basic data such as your name, address, and hours of operation are visible on your local page. But go beyond the basics and share deep content that will help a patient make the right choice, such as your areas of specialty, your personal mission (for a doctor's page), insurance carriers you honor, and personalized physician videos. And, naturally, be sensitive to matters of tone in voice and content. Patients looking for service are not looking for cars. They seek wellness.
Source: Amanda Bury, Health Data Management
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Does Yellow Pages Advertising Still Pay?
I advertise in both the major Indianapolis Yellow Pages and my more local West Suburban pages. I find most of my patients either have my magnet on their refrigerator, look me up on the Net, or are sent by referral. I am wondering how many out there find that the YPs are redundant and a waste of money? Any comments?
David Gurvis, DPM, Avon, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Estelle Albright, DPM
Do you have toe imaging for possibly underlying deformity? Consider addressing the distal 'bulb' of soft tissue rather than the nail plate. Also consider a second opinion with a plastic surgeon. This is an infant; you are responsible for whatever procedure you perform for many years to come.
Estelle Albright, DPM, Indianapolis, IN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Stanton C. Southward, DPM
First, lubricate the nail daily with A&D ointment. If a paronychia appears, apply hydrogen peroxide daily until cleared. Persistant paro will clear with Neosporin. Let this baby go and grow.
Stanton C. Southward, DPM, Colorado Springs, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1C | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
This is the youngest case of “disappearing toenail syndrome” (DNS) I have seen. We all see these nails in practice at different stages, but they are especially problematic in the latest stage when the nailbed unit covers with stratum corneum as in this 4 month old.
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Disappearing Nail Syndrome |
I have developed a formula for a multimodal plan for care. It involves shoe modification, an adhesive or RockTape strapping that I have developed, cosmetic reconstruction of the nail and a NuVail Rx that works about 60% of the time in well selected cases. When this doesn’t work, I suggest plastic surgery or lifetime cosmetic toenail reconstruction.
Disclaimer: I am a consultant to Innocutis, the marketers of Nuvail (poly-ureaurethane 16%)
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Joel Lang, DPM
My practice experience has shown me that wearing any kind of backless shoe where the heel is not “contoured” will cause heel fissures in those patients who are prone to them. It is a mechanical problem where the round bottom of the calcaneus squeezes the plantar pad against a flat surface. The peripheral heel skin and fat pad are pushed outward. This causes stress on the skin circulatory system around the periphery of the heel and stretches the skin. Hyperkeratosis forms as a result. The thickened skin loses its elasticity and flexibility and cracking is inevitable.
The most efficient treatment is an aggressive (sometimes painful) debridement of the fissures down to live flexible tissue and the thorough removal of all hyperkeratotic tissue. Application of ointment (not crème) based lubricants are used – Vaseline is fine. Most important is the restoration of a compressive contoured environment for the heel. The best method I found was the use of an “M-F plastic heel cup”. I don’t know if they are even still made. The combination of restoring lubrication and removal of the causative stressors solves the problem. Occasional subsequent (less aggressive) debridement may be necessary.
Joel Lang, DPM (retired), Cheverly, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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For the little girl inside of each woman? |
Source: fashionablygeek.com
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 24, 2015 – Orlando Marriott World Center
Honoring Joshua Gerbert, DPM and Justin Wernick, DPM
Richard Bloch and Rita Yates
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Gold), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Drs. Gerbert and Wernick and Mr. Bloch and Ms. Yates inducted in the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame, including roasts by special guests.
All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation, 9312 Old Georgetown Road or via the APMA Meeting registration form You can alsocall Sandra Arez at (800) ASK-APMA.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to kmoore@feetareneat.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES
Full time position in private practice, located in Los Angeles area. All aspects of Podiatry, including surgery, orthopedics, diabetic foot care and general foot care. Looking for eventual practice buy in/partnership. Competitive Salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to dpmclinic@yahoo.com
IMMEDIATE PART-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - CHICAGO
Potential associateship & full time with benefits. Multi-location group - Chicago & Suburbs seeking ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified Associate. Minimum two year’ s experience practice required. Ortho and surgery, minimal routine care. Latest equipment. Surgery center and amazing support staff. Excellent income potential & environment within a growing group. Salary and bonuses commensurate with experience. Three-Four days a week to start -No nursing homes. Send CV to: chicagopodwork@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- MARYLAND
Progressive practice in MD, suburban DC in need of surgically trained associate preferably with practice experience. State-of-the-art practice includes EMR, laser, ER privileges, ASC, etc. Excellent salary/benefit package with opportunity for partnership. Email cover letter and CV to mdpodiatry@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE- NORTH GEORGIA/CHATTANOOGA AREA
Busy group practice located in Chattanooga/North Georgia area seeking a growth-oriented individual with a strong work ethic to join our expanding 5 physician TEAM. Must have PMS 36. Can be out or residency or just looking for a change in practice environment. Established patient base with tremendous growth opportunity. Associate with partnership potential. Chattanooga offers a strong music and arts culture, unrivaled outdoor amenities, and a government/populace committed to sustainable development. Competitive Salary and benefits. Bilingual (Spanish) an asset. Email cover letter and CV to hr@advfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EL PASO, TX
Busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate to help with second office. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: buffdlr1@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY - ROCHESTER CLINIC (MN)
Rochester Clinic, a multispecialty practice, is seeking a BC/BE podiatric physician. The physician will provide all aspects of podiatric practice, including sports medicine, wound care, primary care, and surgery. Potential partnership. Please send resume or inquiry to Careers@RochesterClinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Busy, growing, multiple location practice in Chicago and suburbs seeking associate. Full-time or part-time available. Call 773-239-0702.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEAST OHIO
Expanding group practice seeking full-time and part-time podiatric physicians with Ohio license. Duties include wound care, house calls, and nursing home coverage. Competitive salary and benefits. Email cover letter and CV to mike@ankleandfootcare.com .
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Business minded, motivated individual wanted for position leading to partner/buyout. Beautiful Western Maryland; less than 45 mins. from Baltimore and DC. As well as minutes from hiking, fishing, skiing, kayaking. Competitive salary/benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to become a top earner in our field. Send CV: drhenrock@yahoo.com
PARTNERSHIP/ASSOCIATESHIP – CONNECTICUT
Well rounded practice in lower Fairfield County Connecticut available for partnership or associateship. ER call, surgery, pediatrics, diabetic foot care, wound management, in patient care. Flexible terms. Ideal for finishing resident. Call 203-554-2565 or email AMNANAI@OPTONLINE.NET
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA (REDDING)
Busy, well established podiatry practice seeking a fulltime, California licensed Podiatrist. Must have good patient skills, motivated and hardworking. All phases of podiatry, hospital and surgery center. Email letter of interest to tjsong01@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN DELAWARE
Progressive nine doctor group looking for associate. Multiple state of the art offices and hospital options. There is a current PM&S 36 program in one facility. All types of podiatric care available; office based, wound care and surgery. Send CV to Savage6026@comcast.net www.brandywinepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
The Foot Doctors of Santa Cruz County is a multi-office podiatric group looking for a self-motivated, committed podiatrist with a CA license. Offices are up-to-date with EMR and digital x-ray. Duties include all aspects of podiatry including wound care, surgical cases and nursing homes. There is great surgical growth potential. Must intend to reside locally. Send CV to: srfctysc@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- PINPOINTE FOOT LASER
NuvoLase FDA approved laser for the treatment of onychomycosis. The laser is in excellent condition with a pulse count of Q8. Price includes the laser, new fiber optic cable, 2 laser goggles, power testing equipment, manual and shipping to your location. $11,000 mogey1@sbcglobal.net
PRACTICES WANTED – TEXAS
Expanding current practice and looking to buy podiatry practices within 1 hour driving radius of Houston. Prefer selling physician to stay with practice for at least 12 months but more is better. If interested please email faajobs@gmail.com.
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
GREAT OPPORTUNITY; Solo owner desires to sell and transition from practice. Open full-time, implemented EHR and attested for Meaningful Use Stage 1. Approximately 3 miles from newly constructed hospital. Opportunity to grow surgical volume, wound care, orthotic practice, and patient base. Priced to sell . Contact Business Broker ONLY: Mike Crosby: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL
Multilocation (will separate) multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to: practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NANAIMO, VANCOUVER ISLAND
Includes medical building 3,000sq foot building 7,000sq foot lot, 2 apartments plus 1 retail space Owner financing available Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca
PRACTICE FOR SALE - STAMFORD, CT
30-year old Fairfield County podiatric practice for sale. At present, practice is grossing $370k on a part-time basis with historical annual gross of $450k and a consistent, long-standing referral base. Additionally, office is equipped with modern technology and furniture while maintaining low overhead. DPM is on staff at a major local hospital and affiliated surgical center as well as a major New York City hospital – all producing an excellent reputation in the community and top ratings on Health Grades, Google, etc. All interested parties please contact DPM at CTPodiatrist1985@gmail.com.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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