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June 19, 2025 #8,044  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN INDUSTRY | |
Chartis Appoints CA Podiatrist as Clinical Transformation Partner
Chartis, a Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics company, has announced the appointment of Steven Chinn, DPM, MBA as Clinical Transformation Partner. Dr. Chinn brings over three decades of clinical and executive leadership experience in healthcare delivery, regulatory compliance, and risk management. He will also continue his role as Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford School of Medicine, where he focuses on patient safety, reliability, and teamwork.
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Dr. Steven Chinn |
Dr. Chinn previously served as Accreditation and Regulatory Officer at Stanford Health Care and held roles with The Joint Commission and California’s Department of Corporations. He holds a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Source: The Consulting Report [6/12/25]
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| RESIDENCY NEWS | |
GTEF Presents Residency Awards
The Greater Texas Education Foundation (GTEF) hosted the 2025 graduation for the HCA Kingwood & West Houston Podiatric Residency Programs. Keith Jacobson, DPM of Denver, Colorado is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Sam Mendicino Lifetime Achievement Award. He was presented the award by 2024 recipient Al Ng, DPM at the Greater Texas Education Foundation graduation for the HCA West & Kingwood Houston residency programs.
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(L-R) Drs. Alan Ng and Keith Jacobson |
Other awards presented were:
Matt Ivey, DPM - Attending of the Year for HCA West Houston Program,
Kwanoo Lee, DPM - Attending of the Year for HCA Kingwood Program.
Patrick Briggs, DPM – Educator Of the Year, HCA West Houston Program
Rafay Quereshi, DPM - Educator of the Year , HCA Kingwood Program
In recognition of Dedication & Years of Service to Podiatric Residency Education:
Mark Moss, DPM and Gregory Mangnum, DPM – HCA West Houston Program
Jerry Miles, DPM – HCA Kingwood Program
David Blumfield, DPM and Mike Wynn, DPM - HCA West & Kingwood Programs
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Zero-Budget Staff Motivators that Beat a Pay Raise
These cost-effective strategies can boost employee morale and retention in medical practices, addressing turnover without breaking the budget.
9. Crowdsource micro-wins every week
Keep a stack of Post-its at each workstation and invite anyone to jot a nagging inefficiency. Review three notes at the Friday huddle and green-light at least one. Employees who hear “Yes, let’s try it” stay longer than those who hear excuses.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [6/6/25]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR) | |
RE: Option for Sunsetting of TrakNet
From: K.G. Gauntt, DPM
For those who may be looking into a new EHR platform, particularly with the sunsetting of Traknet coming up, one viable option to look into is Populate. I was one of the users of the above since its inception. I made the switch to Populate about a year ago when the program was relatively new and had many holes to fill; they are working diligently to do so. It is not podiatry-specific but podiatry commands the largest share of users.
Remember, we all have our own wish list for these programs and the perfect one does not exist. I looked into and demoed many and rejected most for a variety of reasons. I was looking for simplicity and integration foremost. Most of the platforms have most of the features, some are better at one thing than another, one area of weakness is another's strong point. You have to decide what fits you and remember they all make promises and demo the easy stuff.
Populate is becoming a better and better platform weekly. It is easy to transition to, easy to learn, and is rapidly adding AI based processes, not all of which I use as I simply do not need them at this time, but they are available.
Disclosure: I am not paid for this opinion.
K.G. Gauntt, DPM, Hillsborough, OR
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RE: Medicare Part C Risk Adjustment Audits
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Several recent announcements have made it clear that the Feds finally are making a concerted effort when it comes to Risk Adjustment Fraud. That is the Feds have announced that every single Medicare Plan C plan will be audited for Risk Adjustment Data Evaluation (RADV). Many healthcare law firms have announced webinars on what to expect with these investigations. While these are not audits of your practice, these investigations may nevertheless cause some increase in the number of requests for information from practices, where the investigators compare our charts and claims to the conclusions reached by the MCR Part C carrier.
While these may be burdensome, if they prove what many of us believe, that the MCR Part C plans are committing fraud, then that increased burden may just be worth it. If the plans are guilty, as most of us believe, then the punishment should be not only civil, but criminal charges need to be brought against the officials of the companies who perpetuate these crimes. The loss has been staggering to the Medicare Trust fund and the bleeding needs to stop now! Time will only tell whether the OIG and this task force are a paper tiger or the real deal.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRIC MEDICAL EDUCATION) | |
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
I am extremely happy that Dr. Gottlieb replied to my "Updating Podiatric Medical Education" letter. It is a prime example of the confusion surrounding residency programs and residents. Unless one is actively listening to what the recent graduates are saying, it's easy to misinterpret what we have in front of us. Although every resident is exposed to some surgery, not every resident leaves a program feeling comfortable with complicated tri-malleolar fractures or even bunionectomies. They simply do not want to be surgeons no matter what their credentials say. Hence, many young podiatrists are satisfied with certification in podiatric medicine rather than foot and ankle surgery.
If you keep your ear close to the ground, you might hear the talk about returning to different classifications for podiatric residency programs. I recently hired a resident from a very prestigious surgical program and equally impressive fellowship who was not comfortable performing surgery when he was the surgeon of record. He matched there but found out that's not what he wanted but had to complete the program or suffer dire consequences professionally and economically.
In conclusion, we must be knowledgeable about the wants and needs of our youngest members, so we know what they are really saying but don't have the experience to verbalize their thoughts so we understand what they mean to say. You are a senior member of the profession and know reaching out with an ad hominem attack is not a good example for our youth. We would be happy to hear your philosophical thoughts about the future of our profession and the young students and residents.
Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD, Columbus, OH
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Michael S. Downey, DPM
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of one of my life-long mentors, Dr. E. Dalton McGlamry. I was first introduced to podiatry as a pre-med junior at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. When I expressed some doubts about entering the field of medicine, his daughter, Glynn, suggested spending the day observing her father in Atlanta. That visit in 1978 changed my life. I decided on the day of that visit to enter the field of podiatry and I have never regretted that choice.
Dr. McGlamry epitomizes the dedication, fortitude, compassion, grit, and care necessary to be a great podiatric physician and surgeon. After completing my 4 years of podiatric medical school training, I was fortunate to be selected for the Doctors Hospital residency program with Dr. McGlamry. I observed firsthand this giant in our profession not only as an outstanding surgeon, but as an individual committed to the betterment of everyone in our profession.
In my opinion, he was the originator of nationwide podiatric education accessible to all. He was a devoted family man, and a steadfast contributor to his local community. Dr. McGlamry not only strengthened my skills in treating the lower extremity, but was a role model on which I hopefully have honed my personal character. Although I have met and spent time with many of the outstanding leaders in our profession for which I am thankful, I will always consider Dr. McGlamry the GOAT podiatric physician and surgeon, and I will always be thankful for his guidance and mentorship. I know Dr. McGlamry’s passing is a great loss to many in our profession. I share my deepest condolences to all who shared in his light, including his family and many friends. RIP.
Michael S. Downey, DPM
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From: Mark Feldman, DPM
And so now 54 years later, we gather together to honor and attempt to find some way to express our gratitude to our founder Dr. E Dalton McGlamry (EDM), his 2 partners and 10 colleagues ...names….who through his individual leadership and individual lifetime devotion to the education of podiatric surgeons has produced the 170 podiatric surgeons present here. Our podiatric Halstead, Thomas Hale Ham, Gray, Osler, Ilizarov, Koefoed, and so many others in whose company he belongs.
Because of EDM, we became chiefs of surgery at several of the 11 colleges. We opened podiatry slots in the Division of Research in Medical Education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, for the M.S. in medical education, developed podiatric surgical residency opportunities in the Czech...
Editor's note: Dr. Feldman's extended-length letter can be read here.This letter was part of a Podiatry Institute tribute to Dr. McGlamry earlier this year.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Would you call this a moo shoe? |
Source: Meline Katchi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON, ARIZONA
Experienced DPM needed for 2 busy offices treating all aspects of podiatry. New graduates welcome! Flexible compensation options: employee, independent practitioner or partner. Join a high-volume supportive team with strong growth potential. Send resume to Transcription697@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PRICE, UTAH
Position open for a well-trained, highly motivated podiatrist in beautiful Price, Utah. Competitive pay, benefits and a great company culture. Come enjoy Price, Utah, just a short distance from Nine Mile Canyon and the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Gateway to several national parks and only 45 minutes from Utah County. Interested? Send your CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Attention surgically trained podiatrists! Join our state-of-the-art practice in southwest Georgia! We’re seeking a passionate, driven associate to innovate and transform lives with exceptional ankle and foot care. Build a thriving career while embracing a comfortable southern lifestyle in a vibrant community. Ready to make an impact and grow with us? Don’t miss out—contact us today to seize this exciting opportunity! Send CV to Anthonymonaco@ankleandfootcenters.com Call 860-372-5348.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE PHYSICIAN POSITION – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS!
Come home to the Woodlands! One of the best communities to live in the United States. Succeed with our highly respected 40-year, multi-physician, multi-beautiful location. Seeking immediate hire of a personable, confident, well-rounded physician and surgeon. Awesome package! Become one of the best. Send resume to ALEXANDRA@NEVILLEFEET.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Are you a dedicated podiatric physician looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking a full-time podiatric associate to join our thriving multi office practice. This position offers the potential for partnership, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking long-term professional growth. Be part of a team of experienced professionals committed to providing exceptional care. We have state-of-the-art equipment and resources to deliver high-quality comprehensive foot and ankle care. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Please email CV: rscpod@comcast.net
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation ($200,000–$250,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Well-established, multi-location Northern Virginia podiatry practice seeks a motivated, well-trained compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. All aspects of podiatry with the opportunity for partnership/ownership. We offer competitive six-figure compensation, health insurance, paid time off and paid malpractice coverage. Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume practice. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV to info@drandrewvincent.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as the opportunity for working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. There is a good surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. We are a busy and successful practice where, once hired, you can start treating patients within days. There is a $1000 dollar sign on bonus. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Doctor of Podiatric medicine position open for a well-trained, highly motivated individual in beautiful St. George, Utah. Competitive pay, benefits and a great company culture. Come enjoy sunny St George, Utah with red rock mesas and lush waterways that create outdoor recreation assets unlike anywhere else. Close to several national parks and only a few hours from Las Vegas. Interested? Send your CV directly to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Mature, well rounded practice seeking part time practitioner, likely leading to full time. Looking for personable, versatile, compliance knowledgeable, well-trained podiatrist for work in a well respected, private suburban office with a relaxed atmosphere. Potential for partnership. Email CV to drjaytripod@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire. Flexible hours with both part time/ full time flexibility. Highly competitive salary with bonus structure. Recent grads welcome. Send CV to toetalpodiatrynyc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Imagine launching your podiatry career in sunny Southern California with exceptional earning potential! Our dynamic, expanding practice seeks a compassionate DPM, offering a supportive environment for new graduates to hone surgical skills. Specializing in advanced foot and ankle surgery and comprehensive care, we provide cutting-edge treatments. Enjoy a competitive salary, robust benefits, conference stipends, and a clear pathway to exceeding $200,000 annually through bonuses and incentives. Send CV to operationmgrtl@gmail.com and step into a rewarding future!
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL TIME AND PART TIME – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, well established group practice seeking a full-time and part-time associate to practice podiatric medicine in the Central Jersey area. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, GA, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPEN IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. -The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, 4 weeks of paid vacation, personal days and paid health benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer
MODMED BILLER WANTED PART-TIME
Fellow podiatrists using Modmed. Please ask your billing person(s) if they could use a few extra hours work per week to help me remotely with allocating era payments and a few other related tasks. Desperately need help. Please ask them to call my office at 203-853-6570. Lonnie Resnick, DPM
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – IRVINGTON, NJ
Podiatry office closing! *Blue podiatry chair with stool PDM (fully functional) – $575, *illustration board – $15, *UV lamp – $200, surgical tools – $100, *Mayo stand – $125, *Whirlpool tub/chair, cast cutter. *Free desks and cabinets. Great deals! annamoydpm@gmail.com Call/text 917-495-7706. Everything must go—priced to sell fast!
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE- REGO PARK, NY
Closing 64+ year practice in Rego Park, Queens. Equipment, furniture, supplies, instruments, wall hangings, etc., all up for sale, very reasonable, and some just for taking. If seriously interested in viewing the items, Call my cell and we’ll arrange to meet at the office. Dr. Arthur Gudeon, 917-561-3072.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in¬house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
THIRTY-YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOONE, NC
Turnkey, renovated office with Robotic Laser, Digital X-ray, Zimmer Shockwave. Half-mile from UNC System hospital. Only full-time podiatrist in tri-county area. Retiring for health reasons - will stay for transition. University town with a large retirement/recreation population - hiking, skiing, etc. Priced for quick sale - $100,000.Video of practice paulpzimmerman@gmail.com
OFFICE FOR RENT - PARAMUS, NJ
Beautiful office for rent configured for podiatry in medical building. Four treatment rooms, waiting room, reception room, storage room, private office, x-ray room, kitchen, with 2 PRIVATE BATHROOMS. Public bathroom is in outside hallway. Beautiful glass building, HUGE parking lot. Right next to Paramus Park Mall on RT.17N, 1.1 miles from THE VALLEY HOSPITAL. Reserved doctor’s parking under building. 2300 ft.² If interested, send text to. 201.452.2774
PRACTICE/CONDO FOR SALE - ELMHURST, NY
Established practice with strong referral base in a high traffic professional condo. Ground floor unit with private entrance and street visibility. A complete Stryker power set for sale separately or bundle with the sale. Contact Collierchan@aol.com
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