The Voice of Podiatrists

Serving Over 14,000 Podiatrists Daily

June 25, 2013 #4,805 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
E-mail us by hitting the reply key.
COPYRIGHT 2013- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block

Podiatrists Discuss Plantar Fasciitis and Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, you probably can’t wait to get home and put your feet up. If your feet hurt, you might have plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects about 10 percent of the population - and probably occurs more frequently in pregnant women, according to Phil Vasyli, podiatrist and founder of Orthaheel, and Dr. Andrew Weil of Integrative Footwear. "The result is a sharp pain in the heel, especially after you’ve been sitting for a while, or when you wake up in the morning,” said Dr. Alan Berman, a podiatrist at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group in Carmel, New York.

Podiatrists Phil Vasyli and Alan Berman

You might think a shoe insert for your heel would help, but Berman said, “If you don’t support the arch, it’s not as efficient.” Any drugstore shoe insert will do, according to Berman. Also, nix the flimsy flip-flop and flat sandal and look for a shoe that has good arch support. If the pain doesn’t get better, consider seeing a podiatrist or an orthopedist. Plantar fasciitis can linger for weeks, months and even years after pregnancy. It all depends on your body, Berman said.

Source: Julie Revelant, Fox News [6/23/13]

AAPSM Past Presidents Present Workshop at ACSM Annual Meeting

(L-R) Drs. Matthew Werd, Karen Langone, and Bruce Williams

On May 30th, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) past presidents Drs. Matt Werd, Bruce Williams, and Karen Langone presented a workshop titled "Exam of the Foot and Ankle" at the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN.

TN Podiatrist Discusses Diabetes and Podiatry

Dr. Ira Kraus has seen first-hand how diabetes can affect people. “My father’s father passed away at the age of 33 due to complications of kidney malfunction secondary to diabetes,” he said. “My father developed late-onset diabetes. His sister and mother also had diabetes, so it is very prevalent on my father’s side of the family. Both my brother and I feel blessed we have not developed diabetes at this point in our lives, but we’re definitely affected by it.”

Dr. Ira Kraus

When he started practicing podiatry, there was not a lot of focus on diabetic foot care. “I felt that diabetes wasn’t really being treated as well as it should be,” he said. “We started seeing that there was more of a need for diabetic foot care. I felt we would be able to help the patient by offering more specialized services. I have found that practicing diabetic foot care is very rewarding. The patients are very thankful because many of them suffer from different types of ailments and pains, and we’re able to help make them feel better.”

Source: Laura Kolodjeski,  Discuss Diabetes [June 2013]

Dr. Wallace Gordon Yadon, age 90 of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully Friday evening June 21, 2013. Yadon was a man of many hats: He was a retired postmaster and podiatrist, veteran of two wars, local historian, newspaper columnist, active member of the local Legion Post, volunteer director of Delavan's arboretum, and great-grandfather.

Dr. Wallace Gordon Yadon

Source: Pedro Oliveira, Jr, Delavan Gazette

Query: MLS Laser

Is the MLS laser as effective as the sales team claims? Are patients willing to pay for it? Do the results justify the cost? Is it as profitable as they say? 

Joe Borden, DPM, Reseda, CA

RE: Tibial Torsion and Femoral Anteversion
From: Stanley Beekman, DPM

I would like to add a few things that I have picked up during my years in practice. I find that “tibial torsion” is a positional deformity at the knee. Not only can the tibia flex relative to the femur, but it can also rotate relative to the femur. The internal rotation of the tibia is accompanied by an inversion (going into varus). Denis-Browne splints work well up to the age of three. I still bend them as was taught by Herman Tax, DPM to prevent pronation. At age three, I find that the children can...

Editor's note: Dr. Beekman's extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: Will Podiatric Residencies Accept MDs? (Ivar Roth, DPM, MPH)
From: David Gottlieb, DPM
 
While it’s a nice thought for the times when there are more programs than applicants, MDs cannot be podiatry residents. One of the required prerequisites to be accepted into a CPME-approved residency program is that the applicant has graduated from a CPME-approved podiatry school/college.
 
A better option would be for your son to graduate medical school, then go to podiatry school for 2 years. At that time, he would be an MD/DPM and could decide which residency track and specialty he wanted [MD or DPM].
 
H. David Gottlieb, DPM, Baltimore, MD, hdavidgottliebdpm@gmail.com

RE: Will Podiatric Residencies Accept MDs? (Ivar Roth, DPM, MPH)
From: Allen Guehl, DPM

This is an excerpt from the Ohio medical board licensure requirements. It does not appear that in Ohio, a podiatry residency would lead to MD licensure.

Graduate medical education means: Internships and residencies accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); a clinical fellowship conducted at an institution that has an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program in the same or a related field; Canadian internships accredited by the National Joint Committee for Approval of Pre-Registration Physicians Training Program; and Canadian residencies accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians.

Allen Guehl, DPM, Dayton, OH, (International University of the Health Sciences, MD class of 2014.), drguehl@gmail.com

RE: The Bell Tolls for Us
From:  Mark S. Davids, DPM

Today, I received a letter from my alarm monitoring company and our pest control company telling me that, due to rising business costs (incurred with supply costs, employee healthcare, regulatory compliance, employee training, etc.), they will be implementing price increases. Of course, they want me to continue to use them to service my office; and I have no reason to change because everyone is likely handling the financial matters the same way….except for us.

Faced with the escalating costs of maintaining a practice and...

Editor's note: Dr. Davids' extended-length letter can be read here.

RE: Scholl Dean Praises School's Co-Founder (Hartley Miltchin, DPM)
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM

Thank you Dr. Miltchin, for saying, what I believe is how many of us Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine graduates feel. The school is dangerously close to becoming what it was before the strike. I have a newspaper photo from back then. It was one of our strike signs, that said, Give the Dean the Foot.

Source: Chicago Daily News 1/8/71 (photo M. Leon Lopez)

Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL,  Doc@FootSportsDoc.com

RE: Unmatched Residency Placements Currently Stand at 92 (Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM)
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM

Dr. Kaniadakis is entirely correct in his suggestion that there should be different "goals and practice styles for podiatrists." But at the present time, CPME excludes these possibilities. In order for this model to occur, a DPM graduate should be allowed and accepted as a "Training Associate," which includes hospital and various externship rotations." This is not unheard of in the MD/DO community, in the form of official fellowships.
 
CPME would have to accept these (well designed and ordered programs) for the ability to obtain a license, which would make them equal to an actual residency. Another factor completely missed by CPME/APMA is that if 1/5th of graduate podiatrists never become licensed, they will never pay back their college loans. This threatens the continued existence of various Federal loan programs to the profession.
 
This is one of the main reasons why I am calling for the resignation of the two main administrators of CPME. They have the ability to destroy the profession. Their power to do this must be stopped.
 
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, San Jose, CA, Rosey1@prodigy.net

RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day

Would you call this foot talk?

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA

Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future, this position will provide for the possibility of partnership in the future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com

ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MARYLAND (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)

Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Our group, Podiatry Management Services, provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen 410-580-0255.

ASSOCIATE WANTED - MANHATTAN AND NORTHERN NJ

For group practice. Excellent opportunity to be the first podiatrist to join our team! PT/full-time negotiable. Convenient on-site surgical center. Current licensure in NJ and/or NY required. Call Gina 212-223-0716 or email CV to gina@premiersurgicalpavilion.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION IN CHICAGO

Full- or part-time to do house calls; make your own schedule; logistical support provided. Contact dpms2@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Excellent opportunity for a full time podiatrist to join busy group practice! Surgery, wound care, sports medicine. Affiliated with residency program. Personable and great communication skills a must! Competitive salary, bonus, benefits package. Send CV to footdoc22@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - KENTUCKY

Immediate opening in beautiful Southern Kentucky with 8-provider group with excellent reputation, full-time physical therapy, MRI, CPED/CO on staff along with a full schedule awaiting.  Wonderful place to raise a family, excellent schools and phenomenal quality and cost of living. Excellent compensation package, full benefits, and buy-in opportunity after 2 years. Email a letter of interest and CV: jonkim12000@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE/PARTNERSHIP  MIAMI/KENDALL FLORIDA

Podiatrist with interest in foot and ankle surgery and comprehensive foot and ankle care. Pathway to partnership/ownership available. Send CV and information: ibaumdpm@bellsouth.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA

Well established practice in Arlington Virginia looking for first year associate DPM perhaps leading to purchase of office . Office is one block from metro and has onsite private parking for patients. Present owner is retiring but will aid with smooth transition. This practice has been in the same location for 4o years with an excellent referral base.  Must be licensed to practice in Virginia. Full time requirement to start by 7-19-13 Contact drmichaelfine@aol.com. 703-582-5999.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - BEAUTIFUL VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA

On the ocean, fast growing area, Associate for multi-office full scope practice Will be at the Seattle Conference June 27-29th. Reply to dr.cole@shaw.ca

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com.

POSITION AVAILABLE - CENTRAL FLORIDA

Two doctor practice looking for an associate to take retiring doctor's position with partnership opportunity for the right person. Competitive salary, health insurance and incentives. Two offices serving a diverse number of routine, surgical and wound care patients. Two years surgical residency training and FL license required. If interested in this great opportunity please e-mail CV, surgical log and references to toesrus7@yahoo.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS

Dynamic, busy practice in Dallas/Fort Worth area, seeking surgically trained, Board Certified/Board Qualified Podiatrist, PSR-36 preferred. Excellent salary and benefits compensation package, for the right candidate, who is motivated to work hard. Contact/Send resume to: jmh6122@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Busy, established practice in Redding California seeking surgically trained podiatrist for associate position leading into a partnership. All phases of podiatry, PSR-36 preferred. Two office locations, hospital and surgical center privileges. Please forward cover letter and CV to tjsong01@hotmail.com.

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed PODO2345@AOL.COM 516-476-1815.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

Multilocation 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. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. 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 - CHICAGO

Three-office practice; newly furnished; all offices are within 20-30 min of driving; great for one Dr. coverage; well-rounded surgical/diabetic/sport medicine practice; grossing up to $500K/year; can be purchased with real estate or separately. only serious inquiry to dpms2@hotmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - MISSION VIEJO, CA

Relocating to Tulsa. Great opportunity to buy my office. Located at Mission Hospital. Gross income 2012 was $548,000. Approximately 1300 sq ft with 3 treatment rooms, digital x-ray and fully computerized. Will consider all offers. Call David at 949-702-1052 or david@missionviejofootcare.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - DIOWAVE 15 WATT, PORTABLE 980 LASER
 
This is a used multiple function laser, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, joint pain. nerve pain, post surgical, warts, toenail  problems, two-year plus warranty, MSRP: $25,000. E mail Dr. Zuckerman at footcare@comcast.net. for questions and pricing.

PM News Classified Ads Reach over 14,000 DPMs and Students

Whether you have used equipment to sell or our offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 14,000 DPMs. Write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. Weekly ad rates start as low as $115 for a 50-word ad. THIS OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO BUSINESSES PROVIDING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. Note: For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451. 

• To Post a message, send it to:    bblock@podiatrym.com
• Notes should be original and may not be submitted to other publications or listservs without our express written permission.
• Notes must be in the following form:
  RE: (Topic)
  From: (your name, DPM)
  Body of letter. Be concise. Limit to 250 words or less). Use Spellchecker
  Your name, DPM City/State
• Subscribers are reminded that they have an ethical obligation to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when commenting on any product, procedure, or service.