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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,599 Subscribers Daily
July 02, 2018 #6,221  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
GA Podiatrist Uses New Skin Graft to Save Musician's Limb
Leonard Tyson, 59, was born legally blind and found out at age 36 that he was a diabetic. Tyson, recently had a procedure on his foot which cured a case of gangrene that had jeopardized his music career. However, the gangrene recurred and Tyson started receiving treatment from Dr. Leonard LaRussa, a podiatrist at the Family Foot and Ankle Clinic in Americus.
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Dr. Leonard LaRussa (R) with staff and Leonard Tyson |
"It is all about limb salvage," LaRussa said, explaining a new treatment which consists of a course of total contact casting and skin grafting before the wound is totally healed. LaRussa said the treatment he used was a relatively new procedure called Cellu Tome skin graft. It is a type of epidermal harvesting system which allows clinicians to harvest healthy epidermal skin tissue with less pain and accelerated recovery compared to older procedures. According to LaRussa, the new harvesting concept is faster as far as recovery time and less painful for the donor.
Source: Beth Alston, Americus Times-Recorder [6/29/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
OH Podiatrist Joins Buckeye Foot & Ankle
Buckeye Foot & Ankle, LLC, announced the addition of Marcus Richardson, DPM to its practice. A native of McConnelsville, Richardson joined Buckeye Foot & Ankle after completing a three-year surgical residency at Grant Hospital in Columbus, where he was chief resident. He received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Marcus Richardson |
Dr. Richardson is Board Qualified in Foot Surgery from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Urbana Daily Citizen [6/29/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
GA Podiatrist Joins Village Podiatry Centers
Village Podiatry Centers has announced that Nathan Schwartz, DPM will be joining Allen Lazerson, DPM at Village Podiatry Centers of Marietta, GA. Dr. Schwartz is an accomplished physician has been published in professional journals and authored a text on ultrasound of the foot and ankle. He has developed several surgical procedures that are widely used by foot and ankle surgeons throughout the world and has lectured internationally.
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Dr. Nathan Schwartz |
Dr. Schwartz is board certified in foot and ankle surgery. He was Chief of Surgery at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, an assistant professor at Emory University, an associate professor at Georgia State University, and an adjunct Professor at the California College of Podiatric Medicine.
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
FL Podiatrist Presents Track at NATA Annual Meeting
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Dr. Brian Fullem at NATA Annual Meeting |
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) Fellow Brian Fullem, DPM presented an AAPSM Sports Medicine track to attendees at the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) 69th annual meeting currently being held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fullem presented lectures on "Shockwave Therapy - it's Not Just for Plantar Fasciitis" along with information on "What is the Latest on Stress Fractures in the Lower Extremity.”
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE LAW | |
GA, NY Podiatrists Caught in Largest Medicare Takedown Ever
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced what he called the largest healthcare fraud takedown in American history. He says the federal government is charging 601 defendants, including 124 in South Florida, with more than $2 billion in healthcare fraud. Dr. Alap Shah, 44, of Columbus, GA, was charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and receive healthcare kickbacks and three counts of receiving healthcare kickbacks.
Dr. Hal Abrahamson, a licensed NY podiatrist, was charged with one count of healthcare fraud for allegedly submitting claims to Medicare and private insurance companies for procedures he did not perform, including skin grafts and wound packing. He was arraigned and pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud before United States District Judge Denis Hurley at the federal courthouse in Central Islip.
Sources: WPTV, Claude Solnik, Long Island Business News [6/29/18]
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
Public Citizen Calls on FDA to Pull Gout Drug Due to CV Risk
The non-profit advocacy group Public Citizen has asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to immediately pull the gout drug febuxostat (Uloric, Takeda Pharmaceuticals) from the market following results of a large post-marketing study that showed higher rates of fatal cardiovascular (CV) events and all-cause mortality in patients taking the drug.
There is "overwhelming evidence that the serious cardiovascular harms of febuxostat outweigh any purported clinical benefit," the group writes in a citizen petition filed June 21. The FDA initially rejected the new drug application for febuxostat twice, citing concerns over CV risks seen in initial clinical trials. The agency finally approved the drug in 2009 on the condition that Takeda conduct a large post-market randomized clinical trial to further evaluate CV risks.
Source: Megan Brooks, Medscape News [6/27/18] via Dr. Albert Musella
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL/LEGAL) | |
Query: Charging Insurance Companies for Chart Reviews
I am still getting hammered with chart reviews. Would someone please provide the steps on how to go about charging the insurance companies for this inconvenience? Any help would be appreciated.
Dave Williams, DPM, El Paso, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous "Shoes" of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. Paul Hilbert
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MEETING NOTICES
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY & RECEPTION
July 12, 2018 – Gaylord National Resort - Washington, DC
Honoring Brad Wenstrup, DPM and Dan Vickers
Sponsored by Bako Diagnostics (Bronze), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Wenstrup and Mr. Vickers 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 Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full time podiatrist. State-of-the-art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset, Huntington and Queens. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Join the fastest growing mobile podiatry group in California! Full time/part time, you pick your days, you pick your hours, cloud-based EHR, in house billing, dedicated support staff, excellent monthly compensation. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.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
DOCTOR NEEDED - HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ
Well rounded surgically trained board qualified/certified doctor needed for busy south jersey practice. Includes Hospital work and 2 locations. Must have business sense, a cheerful personality and bedside manner, follow protocols in place, and possess good communication skills. Practice encompasses all aspects of podiatry. Competitive package. Email CV to hhfootdoc@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS AREA
Full time associate position immediately available in busy office. Multiple offices/locations. PSR-36 or 24 board qualified/certified foot and ankle surgeon. Competitive benefit package. Send CV to smadpm@charter.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION WANTED - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Full time associate position immediately availablein a busy office. Broad responsibilities including wound care, trauma call, hospital rounding, etc. Surgical based practice with privileges to local hospital and surgical center. Comparable pay. Position available Sept. 2018, will wait for right graduate. Office is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Close proximity to NYC as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. Please send CV in an email to hudsonvalleypodiatrist@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.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Southern New Jersey. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediately! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VA
Dynamic practice seeking experienced rearfoot trained surgeon who is BE/BC for associate position for partnership track. Strong patient flow with balanced surgical volume. Opportunity for immediate personal and professional growth. College town. Great lifestyle practice. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL KENTUCKY
This town is home to outstanding college, an hour away from metropolitan market and has a friendly provider environment. Opportunity to build on strong patient base with surgery and in-office dispensing. Competitive salary and benefit package. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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
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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 18,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NEW YORK (BROOME COUNTY, NEAR BINGHAMTON)
RARE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY: Well established, 38 year old practice. Patient pays for their services. I practice, “Fee-For-Service”/No Insurance. My average work week is 2.5 days. Last 3 years (2015-2017) average gross=$625K and average net=$250K. Practice emphasis is biomechanics, using Video (Dartfish) & F-Scan In-Shoe Pressure Mapping Analysis, as well as PinPointe™ Foot Laser for onychomycosis. Surgical pathology available. Quality and modern 2500 square foot office and equipment. I am ready to retire and have future plans in place and am willing to sell for less than market value. Make an offer! Reply to: uniquepractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE IN SURROUNDING DENVER, COLORADO
Well rounded practice including general podiatry, outside wound care revenue and surgery. Existing doc will stay on for up to 1 year for transition period. Please email sqdpm@afaclinic.com for further details. Visit website: www.afaclinic.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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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