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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,313 Subscribers Daily
July 06, 2016 #5,701  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
VA Podiatrist Meets with Governor, Congresswoman to Discuss HELLPP Act
Dr. Stanley Idiculla, a Northern Virginia podiatrist, recently met with Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Governor Nikki Haley in Mclean, VA.
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(L-R) Governor Nikki Haley, Dr. Stanley Idiculla, and Congresswoman Barbara Comstock |
Idiculla has built relationships with elected officials in his home state and nationally in an ongoing effort to promote podiatry and help gain co-sponsors such as Congressman Barbara Comstock for the HELLPP Act (HR 1221/S 626). "As podiatrists, it is our responsibility to make aware the field of podiatry to the medical and political community. We need to educate and gain support, allowing the profession to grow," says Idiculla.
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
PA Podiatrist Publishes Second Book
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Guide for Diabetic Foot Care |
Dr. Maasi J Smith recently published his second book, Feet Naturally: Guide for Diabetic Foot Care. The purpose of Feet Naturally is to help individuals with diabetes understand and avoid common foot complications that podiatrists see regularly in our practice. Podiatrists are dedicated physicians of foot health, and we are constantly exploring ways to educate those in need. This book is a contribution to the health of our nation, based on the idea that "a well-informed society is a healthier society."
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| PODIATRISTS IN SPORTS | |
OR Podiatrist Has Impressive Record of Marathons and Ironmans Completed
Dr. John Mozena, of Lake Oswego and has worked out of his offices at the Town Center Foot Clinic in Happy Valley since 1985, has competed in 10 full Ironmans and 25 half Ironmans since 2007; and he has run 25 marathons since completing his first 26.2-mile race in 2002.
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Dr. John Mozena |
Mozena trains the year around, many times two to three times a day, conditioning with his running, swimming, and cycling workouts. Mozena’s hard work and dedication paid dividends earlier this year — at an Ironman half triathlon race in Monterrey, Mexico, in March; and again in April, at an Ironman 70.3 mile race in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Source: John Denny, Portland Tribune [6/30/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NJ Podiatrist Joins Hunterdon Wound Healing Center
Scott Bleazey, DPM, has joined the Hunterdon Wound Healing Center. Dr. Bleazey will see patients at the center, which specializes in the outpatient treatment of chronic wounds.
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Dr. Scott Bleazey |
Dr. Bleazey holds a degree in podiatric medicine from Temple University. He completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. He is board qualified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Bleazey is a physician with MidJersey Orthopaedic in Flemington and Bridgewater.
Source: Hospital Newsletter [7/5/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Flimsy Summer Shoes Mean More Injured Feet: MN Podiatrists
It’s finally summer in the Northland, and flip-flops, sandals, and other open-toed shoes are ubiquitous. That’s not entirely a good thing, say health experts who know about feet. “Flip-flops, sandals — the majority of them are not made properly,” said Dr. Kirsten Moore, a podiatrist with the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. “They’re very flimsy. They don’t have proper arch support.”
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Drs. Kirsten Moore and Ryan Reinking |
Exposed feet can be easily injured feet, said Dr. Ryan Reinking, a podiatrist with Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth. “You run into all sorts of issues if you’re trying to do too much in them,” said Reinking. “Stress fractures and ligament damage in the front of the foot are among the risks,” he said.
Source: John Lundy, Duluth News Tribune [7/5/16]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: What is your vision for the future of podiatry?
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Dr. Thomas Sgarlato |
Thomas Sgarlato: I see podiatry becoming integrated within the general medical arena. That is the direction that I see coming. I’m not worried about podiatrists still keeping their particular arena active because it takes a long time to learn how to treat feet. Feet are complex. This is not an easy area to treat and somebody has to do it.
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Kevin West, Esq. |
Meet the Masters airs live every Tuesday night. This week's guest is healthcare attorney Kevin West. You can register for future events by clicking here
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Diabetic Foot Infection Presentation
Does anyone know of a source for a PowerPoint presentation on diabetic foot infection that is suitable for a continuing medical education program for a hospital medical staff? This presentation will be done for nurses, doctors, and PAs to familiarize them with how podiatrists treat this problem.
David Finkelstein, DPM, Oak Lawn, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From Mel Cheskin, MBS, C.Ped.
Aetrex has a rear entry shoe that is adjustable around the heel.
Disclosure: I have no financial relationship with Aetrex.
Mel Cheskin, MBS, C.Ped, Boca Raton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
From: Lester J. Jones, DPM
The podiatric medical profession has lost a true leader and consistent advocate for the application of podiatric biomechanics in research, clinical podiatric practice, and operative management of practically every procedure performed by foot and ankle surgeons of this generation, and those of the past.
Thomas Sgarlato, DPM, along with Merton Root, DPM, John Weed, DPM, and several other contemporary members formed the Podiatric Biomechanics Department at the California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM). It was during that period of time at CCPM that...
Editor's note: Dr. Jones' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
It’s not that electronic medical records as an entity lead to physician burnout. It's the type of EMRs that are government-regulated which cause added stress to physicians and interfere with the time that physicians spend with patients.
I used Medinotes for over 15 years. It worked well and enabled me to create great notes, keep track of my patients, and render great care to all of them. Now that I have to use a program that meets government "specs", I have to jump through multiple windows to do anything and search like a detective to find past info on patients. Yes, this causes me added stress and lessens the time I spend with patients. I only wish that the next presidential administration will review what it mandates from EMR programs and make sure they are user-friendly and increase, not decrease, the quality of medical care.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What a well-healed porcupine would wear to the ball? |
Source: Gasoline Glamour via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| MEETING NOTICES |
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PM PODIATRY HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
July 15, 2016 – Philadelphia Marriott
Honoring Bret Ribotsky, DPM and James Lamb
Sponsored by Bako Integrated Physician Services (Silver), PICA (Bronze), and Sammy Systems (Bronze)
PM News subscribers are invited to see Dr. Ribotsky and Mr. Lamb 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, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS- HOME FOOT CARE, INC
We are looking for podiatrists to visit home patients in these areas: Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, and Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Honolulu, HI. Full/part time, independence, excellent compensation, dedicated support staff, EMR. email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com. check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – REGO PARK/FOREST HILLS, NY
Part-Time podiatry practice in the Rego Park/Forest Hills area is looking for another podiatrist, possibly local, to share office space, expenses & overhead. Very Reasonable. Call 917-561-3072
PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - VENICE, FLORIDA
Looking to semi-retire in Florida? Local and need additional work? I have a 2/3 day/week position in Venice and Arcadia Florida. Mostly non-surgical but opportunity exists to expand services. Available starting in October Contact: dougfinkel123@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE FULL TIME POSITION – PHILADELPHIA AND PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Large Multi-specialty practice looking for motivated full time non-surgical podiatrist. 40/hr/week. Office-based practice with multiple locations treating musculoskeletal / sports medicine patients. No palliative care. Must have Pennsylvania license or have passed PM-Lexis. Board certification or eligibility required. Excellent Salary with Full Benefits (Health, 401K, CME allowance) Partnership Opportunity. Please forward a cover letter, CV and availability to Podiatrist@job4u.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- LONG ISLAND, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Central/Eastern Suffolk County seeks full/part time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITION – ANNAPOLIS, MD
Immediate position available for full-time or part-time. GREAT opportunity to join a thriving practice with an in-office Ambulatory Surgical Center in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. The associate role is for an independent thinker who is board qualified or certified ABFAS. Prefer licensed in Maryland but will consider licensing the right candidate. The capital city of Annapolis is located on the Chesapeake Bay and offers easy access to both Baltimore and D.C. Staff privileges available at the growing Anne Arundel Medical Center. If you are ready to hit the ground running, email cover letter and resume tomokane@podiatrygroup.us.
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY - NAPLES FLORIDA
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Seeking interested associate to relocate to McAllen area of Texas. South Texas Podiatry is a two office practice of 33 years, very high volume from diabetic foot care ,orthotics and surgery. Considering candidates with intentions of ownership opportunity. Submit CV to jmichaelstowers@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTI RADIANCE MEDICAL LASER
MR4 LaserStim with 25,000 mW of power. Purchased in 2015 for $12,000, excellent condition. Rolling cart included. Asking $6,000. Please email stcpod@att.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3 Midmark 417 Podiatry Chairs $3,500 each, 2 4 drawer and 1 stationary Midmark treatment cabinets $900 each, Autoclaves 1 Pelton Crane $1,200, 1 Midmark M9 $1,700, PAD Net Vascular testing device $8,000, New Med 7000 i Vascular Analyzer $1,000, Birtcher Hyfercator $500, 2 Burdick Ultrasound units $600 each. Call (239) 566-8800 or email Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com
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