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The Voice of Podiatrists
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June 23, 2022 #7,283  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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TX Podiatry School Prepares to Open in August
Texas finally has a school of podiatric medicine and it happens to be in Harlingen, housed within UT Health RGV, the clinical arm of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. With the blessing of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, UTRGV becomes the first university in the state and one of just 10 in the entire country to teach and graduate Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Classes will begin in early August of this year.
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Javier Cavazos, DPM, assistant dean of clinical education for the new school, said students and faculty will serve the community through UT Health RGV, the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, Coastal Bend Veterans Affairs, and Federally Qualified Health Centers, 16 of which are scattered across the Valley. “Diseases endemic to our region, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are a research focus for our faculty and students,” he said. “We will collaborate with the UTRGV School of Medicine and the South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute to provide evidence-based practice and medical research to our community.”
Source: Steve Clark, The Brownsville Herald [6/19/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
NJ Podiatrist Joins Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System
Caitlin Miner, DPM recently started at the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System East in East Orange, NJ. Dr. Miner earned her podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Miner completed her podiatric residency at the Hoboken UMC. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
TX Podiatrist Joins Wilbarger General Hospital
Gary Cramer, DPM recently joined Wilbarger General Hospital in Vernon, Texas. Dr. Cramer earned his podiatric medical degree at The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Gary Cramer |
Dr. Cramer completed his podiatric residency at the Texas Department of Corrections in Huntsville, TX. He is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Linkedin
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Tips to Get a Raise from Your Payers
Negotiating a successful payer contract increase is possible for those willing to craft a thoughtful, data-driven argument for why they deserve more money.
3. Provide cost and quality data.
Even if you’re not part of an ACO, CIN, or other type of value-based contract that requires you to capture certain quality and cost metrics, you’re probably participating in Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System, which does require some of this data collection. What do Medicare data say about the care you provide, and how might you use those data to your advantage when negotiating with commercial payers? Use those results as leverage.
Source: Lisa Eramo, MA, Medical Economics [6/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Ken Vogen, DPM
It is with great sadness that I inform our podiatry family that Ken Vogen, DPM passed away March 4, 2022. He died in his sleep from a heart attack at the age of 69. Ken graduated CCPM class of 1981. He swam and played water polo in high school and college. He worked as a Huntington Beach, California lifeguard for years, saving many lives.
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He worked for the West Los Angeles VA for over 10 years. He finished his podiatry career in Laguna Woods where he and I worked together for 12 years. He was loved by his patients. He is survived by his wife Stephanie and his four adult children. Rest In Peace my friend!
David Petersen, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY) | |
RE: Take Time to Smell the Roses
From: Judith E Rubin, DPM
After 39 years of practicing podiatric medicine and surgery, I retired on March 31, 2022. That was my way of ending my burnout. I sold my practice to my associate Dr. Amr El Khashab. He has been my associate for the past 5 years. I know that there is more to life than podiatry. After going to college at 16, going through 8 years of college and podiatry school and 2 years as a Northlake resident in Chicago Illinois, I felt it was time to smell the roses. To all my colleagues, I wish you all the best and don’t wait too long. At 67, I don’t know how much more time I have left. I’m not sick but you never know. Keep in touch.
Judith E Rubin, DPM, Houston, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Perhaps Dr. Peslar can advise me and any others with a problem we are having with getting paid for orthotics. I am contracted with many insurance companies in my geographic area and am bound to accept what they pay for podiatric services. The problem is that they tell their clients that they are fully covered for custom foot orthotics. What they don't tell them is that the doctor (in this case me) will get paid 26 dollars and fifty cents for an orthotic, which is far less than the lab fees.
I've had patients willing to pay upfront for good custom sports orthotics only to be told by the insurance company, months later, that I owe the patient a refund and need to accept the twenty six dollars and fifty cents. Some of the coding gurus in our profession told me that I should drop out of the participation, but this would be cutting my nose to spite my face. I would lose compensation from all other services. Has anyone else encountered this and what have you done?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) - PART 1A | |
From: Paul Betschart, DPM, Tim Vogler, DPM
I don’t think the poor sentiment regarding medical practice is limited to podiatry. I think many of our MD and DO colleagues feel the same about recommending medicine as a career to their children. There were a lot less parents hooding children at my son's graduation this year than there were when my brother-in-law graduated medical school 25 years ago.
Paul Betschart, DPM, Danbury, CT
Dr. Chisholm succinctly outlines the problem with “podiatry” as a profession. We are the only graduates of residency training that graduate able to do less than when we were residents. This is dictated only by our limited licensure not by our degree. Changing the degree to an MD or DO will ultimately destroy the profession, as fewer and fewer graduates would take residencies in podiatric medicine and surgery. The profession would wither on the vine over time and disappear. Clearly, the best path forward is to expand training, testing, and licensure with the DPM degree. I am proud of my profession and I take great pride in the work I (and my colleagues) do every day.
Tim Vogler, DPM, Winston Salem, NC
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) - PART 1B | |
From: Richard M. Maleski, DPM, RPh
I've been following with great interest the different opinions as to why our applicant pool is so low compared to the MD and DO schools and I'm surprised that no one has mentioned one obvious factor: "routine" foot care. I would imagine that most mainstream podiatric practices still involve doing a fair amount of regularly scheduled RFC, and I doubt that most young people interested in a career in medicine want to spend a substantial portion of their day trimming or debriding toenails.
Is this part of practice necessary? Absolutely yes! The need is there, especially in the geriatric and at-risk population. But why should a DPM, with 4 years of undergraduate education, 4 years of podiatric medical education, and 3 years of comprehensive medical and surgical training be required to be...
Editor's note: Dr. Maleski's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) - PART 1B | |
From: W. David Herbert DPM, JD
I grew up on a cattle ranch in California and our family veterinarian reminded me that animals were not covered by health insurance. I was a pre-vet major in college. In 1965, there were 13 veterinary schools and 10 optometry schools nationwide. Today, there are over 20 optometry schools and over 30 veterinary schools. I am sure there are a number of optometrists and veterinarians who would love to be a podiatrist if they could be given advanced standing in podiatry school. Just a thought.
W. David Herbert DPM, JD, Billings, MT
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Talk about a mismatched pair of slippers! |
Source: Jan Hopkins via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
FOR SALE - COMPLETELY EQUIPPED PODIATRIC PRACTICE - PHILADELPHIA SUBURB
This solo podiatry practice is located in a Philadelphia suburb near the Pennsylvania turnpike. Very long established. Over 35 years (historical reference: 3 previous podiatrists in the same practice) excellent referral base and volume. Additional amenities: computerized records, orthotic lab, digital x-ray, surgical suite, free parking, and more. Podiatric associate with surgical experience wanted and/or available for dale. A reasonable offer will be accepted. For more information and virtual tour, email hershpodiatry@gmail.com
FREE PART TIME PRACTICE – CONNECTICUT
Perfect CT Shoreline satellite location. SIMPLY looking for qualified DPM to take over reasonable monthly rent. VERY BUSY 30 year old fully equipped, digital x-rays, 3 Midmark chairs, orthotic lab. Call Dr. G at 203-243-2545.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
19-year-old non-surgical practice for sale. $1,000,000 gross, based on 2.5 days / week. 60% cash clients. Great growth opportunity. Turnkey proposition. Owner will help with transition. Barry Smith, Lloyds Capital, Inc. (213) 379-2397 Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Across from hospital. Ground floor. Free parking. I have been here since 1983. Time to retire. Serious inquiries only. Text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BREEZY POINT, NYC
Retiring! Established (31 years) turn-key office in Medical Center with other medical professionals offering great referrals. Consistent patient base with excellent room for growth. Perfect for experienced or new practitioner full-time practice or satellite office. Very low overhead, ample parking. elizsmurphy@aol.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - ST. GEORGE, UT
Associate podiatrist needed in our St. George Utah clinic. Will absorb around 230 patients per month with lots of room to grow. Partnership can be earned. Learn more about us at afacutah.com. We are excited to have you join our team! Send CV and cover letter to tyson@afacutah.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, WV
U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Charleston, WV - part of the fast-growing metropolitan area of Charleston. We are a growing group of 153 providers and 98 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in WV to be considered for this position.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VERNAL, UT
I mmediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Vernal, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email cover letter and CV to vernalfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE FT/PT - RHINEBECK, NY
Associate wanted for established 2- practitioner, well rounded practice. Plenty of surgery available. All phases of podiatry - surgery, orthotics, routine care, and wound care. Affiliation with wound care centers possible. Digital x-ray and new modern ultrasound. Please email with contact info - PodassociateNY@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Four physician practice seeks PSR-36 trained DPM, well versed in rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage with inpatient care. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus structure. Early partnership opportunity. Near mountains and lakes. Enjoy small city lifestyle. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Established 30 year-old two-office practice has an opening for a full-time associate to partnership career. Must be compassionate, friendly, and a team player. Must be open-minded and willing to learn all aspects of podiatry practice management. BQ or BC. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Send letter of intent, salary requirements, and availability to NBFA@myachingfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
Busy two-doctor practice in Connecticut seeking an associate for well-rounded practice, in great family town. Full or part-time. Must have good work ethic and be willing to treat all aspects of foot and ankle care. Competitive salary and benefits, Partnership opportunity. Please email cover letter and CV to: rodedpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Digital x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARKANSAS
Well established 30y/o highly respected two physician podiatry group. This position is available to a well-trained, personable, motivated, goal oriented, entrepreneurial minded physician. This practice offers all facets of podiatric medicine with an onsite ASC. Located in a rapidly growing, medium size city with a Division I University and a great place to raise a family. All applicable standard benefits included. Send CV to podiatrygroup@sbcglobal.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
Well-established practice seeks reliable PT/FT Mobile Podiatry team players for home visits, ALF/ILF, RN Homes throughout Florida. Tampa to Naples; Orlando/Ocala; South Florida. Flexible. No call. Weekends optional. Competitive commission plus mileage. Earn 100K+ part time. contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Join our team! We are seeking a podiatrist who is personable, ethical and committed to patient care to join our busy non-surgical practice in beautiful North Scottsdale, Arizona. Competitive salary with additional commission earning potential, health and malpractice insurance, PTO, CME allowance, and a pleasant work environment with supportive staff. Our office has a pedorthist, x-ray tech, and a licensed pedicurist to help with your patient care - and all will aid in increasing your personal earnings. Required: Current holder of Arizona Podiatry State Licensure. All Interested candidates should send cover letter and CV to cathydpm@gmail.com
PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME POSITION - GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA AND SURROUNDING AREA
Seeking a podiatrist to provide service to our in-office and skilled nursing home patients. Requirement: Current licensure in the state of North Carolina. Flexible schedule and competitive pay. Potential for growth goals in an expanding company. Email: niarawright@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. GEORGE, UT
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to st.georgefootcare@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING - FLORIDA MIDWEST COASTAL
1-FT or 2-PT needed for great 2 office/ALF care practice. New graduates are welcome. Will help train in EMR, billing/coding, and how to practice. BQ/BC preferred. Paid CME, vacation, mileage, cell phone, and competitive salary. Please send CV inquires to footandanklemc@gmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Busy, multi-physician podiatry practice in Chicago looking to hire podiatrist for office base and housecalls. Earnings $350K and up, flexible hours, full or part time, fixed hours, full logistics and scheduling provided, bonus and partnership track, malpractice and health insurance. Peers physicians references provided. Please email Kinga.efac@gmail.com or call 312-375-6430.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT
Busy, growing practice. All phases of foot and ankle care. Service oriented practice. Looking for full time or part time associate. Surgical skills a plus but not required. Great personality and teamwork required. Competitive compensation based on experience. E-mail CV to drbetschart@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. 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. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
FELLOW POSITION - NAPLES-FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Fellow position in Naples-Fort Myers, Florida, beginning July, 2022. Associates in Medicine and Surgery Reconstructive Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship. All aspects of practice management and clinical care in office and around area hospital systems in Collier and Lee Counties. Email Dr. Batelli (ebatelli@aimsfl.com) CV and further info.
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