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July 03, 2024 #7,798  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
CPMA Announces 2024-2025 Leadership Team
During its June 19th Annual House of Delegates Meeting in Anaheim, CA, the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) installed its newly elected 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
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Back row (L-R)): Drs. Heather McGuire, Ebonie Vincent Sleet, Thomas Rambacher, and Yaseer Parupia. Front Row (L-R): Drs. Stephen Wan, Arman Kirakosian, Jon Hultman, Diane Koshimune Guadron, Phong Le, Douglas Taylor and David Pougatsch. |
President: Phong Le, DPM
President-Elect: Arman Kirakosian, DPM
Secretary-Treasurer: Heather McGuire, DPM
Immediate Past President: Diane Koshimune Guadron, DPM
Parliamentarian: Stephen Wan, DPM
Executive Director: Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA
Directors: Yaseer Parupia, DPM; David Pougatsch, DPM; Thomas Rambacher, DPM; Ebonie Vincent Sleet, DPM, and Douglas Taylor, DPM.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist Named Vice Chairman of Surgery Department
Robert E. Clemency III, DPM, MS has been named Vice Chairman of the Surgery Department of (Powers Health) Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Clemency received his podiatric medical degree at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Robert Clemency III |
Dr. Clemency completed his podiatric residency at Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Cape Fear Valley Opens New Podiatry Resident Clinic
Cape Fear Valley Podiatry – Foot & Ankle Specialists expanded services to patients with the opening of a new Resident Clinic Fayetteville. Patients will be treated by Kristen McGinness, DPM, Podiatry Residency Director and by Cape Fear Valley’s podiatry residents at the new clinic location.
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In this new location, resident doctors treat patients under the guidance of an experienced podiatrist. “This residency clinic is the first of its kind in the country,” said Dr. McGinness. “It allows residents to build a rapport with the patients because they’re not always meeting someone for the first time.”
Source: Blade Online [7/1/24]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 DIY Marketing Strategies For Time-Pressed Medical Professionals
Rather than investing in an experienced, in-house marketing team or partnering with an external PR or advertising agency, a medical practice should consider leveraging a DIY platform to think like a marketer and take these crucial first steps.
3. Expand job roles
Incorporate search engine marketing and reputation management into the job descriptions of front desk staff. This ensures these essential marketing activities become part of daily operations. Training your administrative team in basic marketing tasks can turn routine interactions into opportunities for promoting your practice and managing its online reputation.
Source: Tom Testa, Physicians Practice [6/28/24]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (INTERNET) | |
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Marco A Vargas, DPM
DJR of Tampa, FL has been my website designer for fifteen years.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaunburg, IL
I have tried 3 different website developers and have not been impressed. The last one I used, Patient Pop, was a complete disaster. I found a company called Carewise who developed my site and also manages it. They are extremely affordable and do a great job keeping me relevant in my market.
Marco A Vargas, DPM, Sugarland, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA NEWS) - PART 1A | |
From: Lawrence A. Santi, DPM
Dr. Steinberg asks what our APMA has done to put money back in members’ pockets. In addition to defending our members’ reputations from scurrilous attacks that could have a legitimate impact on their patient volume, our APMA is the leading organization protecting members from fee cuts, onerous payer policies, and more, all of which affect your bottom line.
Following advocacy by our APMA and others to change office and other outpatient E&M level selection methodology and advocacy to increase payment associated with those services, in 2022, podiatrists submitted approximately 530,000 more Level 4 and 5 office and other outpatient E/M services than in 2018, resulting in approximately $76.8 million more paid to podiatric...
Editor's note: Dr. Santi's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA NEWS) - PART 1B | |
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
Quite some years ago, I served as the scientific chairman, assisted by Ray Esper, DPM for the APMA scientific meeting for three years (Disney, California, Las Vegas, and Boston). At that time, the scientific meeting was held concurrently with the House of Delegates. At the Las Vegas meeting, I had invited a number of nationally respected medical school faculty members to lecture. I was rather upset at the fact that it seemed to me that the House of Delegates was receiving priority over my needs for the academic faculty. Although I did not voice my concern, I was indeed upset about this.
James Ganley was one of the individuals I had invited to speak. With his usual insight, he sensed that I was upset. He asked me to take a walk with him through the exhibit hall. He asked me, “Allen, you any good at politics?” I told Dr. Ganley absolutely not. I have an inability to negotiate if I feel someone is wrong and willfully misrepresenting facts or willfully distorting facts. Dr. Ganley looked at me and said "neither am I." He then said, “you know, neither one of us is good at politics. But we do need politicians. We need them to move the profession forward and...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA NEWS) - PART 1C | |
From: Jon Purdy, DPM
This topic once again spurs the question of degree change, or should I say augmentation. Going through the rigors of years of training, dedication, and the ever rising expense of getting a DPM degree, does make one wonder why we are swimming upstream.
My father was a podiatrist. He was not as well trained as I, nor did he have the privileges today’s podiatrists enjoy. He also had a fraction of the debt we face, minimal insurance interference, and did not have to deal with EHR or the myriad of other government regulatory and overhead expenses current podiatrists deal with. He was able to treat his patients well and enjoyed an income probably far better than most of today’s podiatrists, and did so seeing less patients. In short, his return on investment was far greater than today’s podiatrist.
So while we pat ourselves on the back for having achieved more inclusion, we are not reaping the benefits of our...
Editor's note: Dr. Purdy's extended-length letter can be read here.
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From: Wenjay Sung, DPM, Joel Feder, DPM
Congrats on the name change and new logo, but what color blind agency came up with this color by committee scheme? It’s like if old podiatrists asked AI “what colors do young people like?” but vomit green and puke yellow were already taken. But congrats on the name change.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Arcadia, CA
I agree with Dr. Steinberg's Congratulation on the change of the "Illinois Podiatric Medical Association" to the "ILAPPS". But why is the logo missing the "Winged Foot" on the caduceus? And in keeping with modern medicine, it should really be "The Staff of Aesculapius with a Foot".
Joel Feder, DPM (Retired), Sarasota, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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These shoes are for the birds! |
Source: Ayoin Aydogan via Virtual Shoe Museum
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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.
CPME/GME APPROVED PODIATRY MULTIDISCIPLINARY FELLOWSHIP IN WOUND CARE AND HBOT
At Huntington Hospital Northwell Health, NY. Certification in Wound Care and HBOT, fellows will also assist in operating room with emphasis on plastics cases. Fellowship positions open to new graduates and established practitioners. Generous salary and benefits. Please contact eardito@northwell.edu.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN PA
Well-established podiatry practice in Western, PA looking for a full-time podiatrist to join their team. Position will involve seeing patients at multiple hospitals, wound care centers and satellite offices. Basic qualification: Completed accredited residency program. Board Certified/Qualified in forefoot and/or rearfoot surgery. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered. email CV to: westernpapodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREENVILLE, SC
Busy two-office practice with three doctors in Greenville SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401 K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send cover letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - WASHINGTON STATE
Join our well-established podiatric practice in the vibrant Seattle, WA, area, with decades of commitment to exceptional patient care and a supportive team environment. Qualifications: Board Certified/Eligible in Podiatric Surgery. Valid Washington state medical license (or ability to obtain one) Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package. PTO and CME allowances. Retirement plan with employer matching Opportunities for professional growth and development. How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to employmentdpm101@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LA COUNTY CALIFORNIA
Looking for a Podiatrist to join our office in LA county, for Home health Care Centers, home visits, and 1 day a week or more office hours, with potential for growth within the practice. To apply, you can contact Dr. Ross at 310-475-5377 office 310-748-9453 cell or Asross1@juno.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join a Dynamic multi-specialty 6 location group with cutting-edge equipment, storefront presence, physical therapy. Competitive starting salary of $150k, with the potential to easily earn up $200k with bonus. Send CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com (Texasfootdoctor.org)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MD
Growing practice is looking to hire a highly motivated associate, Maryland licensed DPM, to see patients in the Greater-Baltimore area offices. We have 4 Surgery Centers and offer productivity-based compensation. Full benefit package. Send your CV and inquiries to angelab@podiatryassoc.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire. Flexible hours with both part time/ full time flexibility. Recent grads welcome. Send to toetalpodiatrynyc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BUSY PRACTICE IN NORTHERN MARYLAND
Opening for immediate hire. Looking for a talented, personable, hardworking, podiatrist to join a well-rounded group practice. Surgical training required. We have two practices, Elkton and Bel Air, that need coverage to keep up with the growing volume. Proximity to Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Hit the ground running. Text me @ 410 459-4909.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER CHICAGO
Mobile podiatry group serving Greater Chicago is looking for part-time associate (independent contractor with competitive reimbursement); all aspects of podiatry care; logistics, billing, instrumentation provided . Please contact at vadim.goshko@gmail.com or 312-375-6430
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Gotham Footcare, a leading and reputable multi-location private practice seeks a skilled podiatrist with 1+ year private practice experience in surgery and communication. Drive growth with up to $250k first-year compensation. Enjoy perks like paid vacation and a 401(k) plan. Grow with us in the heart of Manhattan! Inquiries: send resume to ana@gothamfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are very flexible. Good compensation.
ASSOCIATES NEEDED FOR QUALITY PRACTICES ACROSS THE USA.
From the Panhandle of Florida, North Georgia, South Georgia, the Texas/Arkansas border, Central Pennsylvania, St Louis, Charlotte, NC, Racine, WI and other markets. Our clients are busy successful podiatric practices needing skilled associates for long term positions leading to partnership. Most offer hospital privileges, competitive salaries and benefits. New opportunities are frequently available so please contact us now, competition is fierce with graduating residents in July. Email inquiries to yourpracticenow@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- HOUSTON/NW AREA
Established Podiatry Group with multiple clinic locations and doctors seeking a full-time Associate to practice medicine and Surgery in the Northwest and Northeast areas. Competitive salary + bonus, medical, dental and vision benefits and 401K. Please send CV to gayle@fac.net. (www.fac.net).
ASSOCIATE POSITION – AL, LA, TN, MS, GA, IL & FL
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 PODIATRIST – ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Ankle & Foot Centers of America invites a Board Qualified/Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join our dynamic team in a bustling North-Atlanta suburb. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly graduated and experienced podiatrists. Step into a role with an immediate, substantial patient base due to a retiring physician. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional development. Be part of a practice that values excellence in patient care and team collaboration. Interested candidates, please forward your CV to JoinUs@ankleandfootcenters.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - CHICAGO
Established odiatric practice available, busy medical professionals building (multidiscipline specialties).Serves southwest Chicago suburbs 30 years. Independent practice exceptionally busy, treats wide range patients, all areas Podiatric/Surgical care (including diabetic wound care). 400 Patients month. Doctor tracking towards retirement. Percentage owned in building. Located ground level. Inquiries: docnic@att.net 708-870-4114, 708-423-3377
PRACTICES FOR SALE - NATIONWIDE
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – MASSACHUSETTS
Modern, well established since 1986. Busy, 75 new patients a month. All aspect of podiatric services. Fully equipped, certified EHR, laser, digital x-ray, vascular machine, Pad net. In-house billing, well run. Located within a mile from hospital. Owner is willing to stay as necessary during transition. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
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