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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,425 Subscribers Daily
July 08, 2019 #6.456  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL RESULTS |
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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Should podiatry have a single board certification with added sub-specialties?
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
3 IL Podiatrists Join Weil Foot & Ankle Institute
Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI) has announced that Duane Brann, DPM, Florence Ouska-Griffin, DPM and Jillian Cabai, DPM will be joining the WFAI Family. Dr. Brann is a seasoned podiatrist with over 20 years of experience. He is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery. His specialties include trauma, reconstructive surgery, fracture care, sports injuries, pain management, and diabetic foot pathology. Dr. Brann has started working full time out of WFAI's Orland Park office.
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Drs. Duane Brann, Florence Ouska-Griffin, and Jillian Cabai |
Dr. Ouska-Griffin is a board certified podiatric physician. Her specialties include sports injuries, dermatological/nail pathologies, diabetic foot care, and senior focused care. She has started working out of WFAI's Kenosha office. Dr. Cabai has recently graduated from residency through Advocate Illinois Masonic. Her specialties include woundcare, limb salvage, forefoot/rearfoot reconstruction, and trauma. She will be working out of WFAI's Illinois Masonic office.
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| PODIATRIC EDITORS IN THE NEWS | |
PM News Editor Named to CPQ Orthopaedics Editorial Board
Barry H. Block, DPM, JD has been named to the editorial Board of CPQ Orthopaedics, an open access resaerch journal. The core idea of open access is the basis of its key advantage, as articles will be freely available for anyone who wishes to read them.
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Dr. Barry Block |
Dr. Block is currently Editor-in-Chief of Podiatry Manangement and publisher of PM News. He also serves on the editorial board of EC Orthopaedics and formerly served as General Editor of The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and on the editorial board of The Foot. He is Executive Director of the American Podiatric Medical Writers Association.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
4 Ways to Improve Your Online Reputation - Part 1
1. Set up review alerts.
When you claim your listings at a reviews site, some will automatically email you when new reviews are posted. Make sure at least one person in your office is responsible for keeping track of these emails.
Source: Laurie Morgan, Physicians Practice [6/26/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Eligibility for Diabetic Shoes After Kidney Transplant
My patient has had diabetes for 15 years. He received a kidney and pancreas transplant, and now no longer clinically has diabetes. No medications are required to currently treat his diabetes, but the patient does maintain sequelae of diabetes. He is neuropathic with circulatory compromise and is at high risk of wound formation. Does CMS have anything in writing as to whether this patient would/would not be eligible for diabetic shoes that I can provide to the primary care physician to sign off on the statement of the certifying physician?
PM News subscriber
Response: In my opinion, this patient does not qualify for the diabetic shoe program. The patient needs to have diabetes, and you wrote that he does not have diabetes. Having had diabetes in the past does not change that. The patient's diagnosis or lack of diagnosis today is what determines the coverage.
Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, CPC, Fort Collins, CO
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Are podiatrists turning their backs on podiatry?
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
At an executive board meeting, last week, of the American Society of Podiatric Medicine, one of our board members, a former president of the APMA apprised us of the following: There is at least one nursing association that is already training members on how to treat patients with foot problems. What he was driving at is that if our profession is now training our podiatric residents on how to do complex foot and ankle surgical procedures and if these graduates have no interest or training in managing corns, calluses, warts, foot arthritis, nail problems, etc., there is another profession waiting in the wings to take over.
If some of you envision a scenario where podiatrists will only do bone surgery and have one of these nurses attend to all other aspects of foot care, I hate to ruin your fantasy. In all likelihood, these nurses will be performing all foot care procedures at MD and DO medical centers with no obligation to refer surgeries to podiatrists. The more likely future scenario is that the well trained podiatric surgeon will be sitting in his or her office playing solitaire waiting for a patient to walk in off of the street asking for a triple arthrodesis.
Are we ready and willing to encourage patients to seek non-surgical foot care from non-podiatrists? What can we do about it?
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Consolidating podiatric medical boards with foot and ankle surgical boards would be a positive first step to prevent what I believe is discrimination by hospitals, against podiatrists who are board certified in podiatric medicine.
Unfortunately, some hospitals require board certification in surgery. If podiatrists lack these credentials, they can be excluded from a hospital's operating room.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3A | |
RE: Preventing Suicides of Podiatric Residents
From: Gwen S Greenberg, DPM
Robyn Symon is a documentary film maker who has been a champion of physician and medical student suicide prevention. She has created a film called Do No Harm which she has presented at many medical conferences and hospitals. She will be coming to our local hospital in September. As the parent of a second year medical student and a first year internal medicine resident, this is really scary. Here is the trailer for the video. A screening can be scheduled at this website: http://www.donoharmfilm.com/screenings.
Gwen S Greenberg, DPM, Allentown, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3B | |
RE: Preventing Suicides of Podiatric Residents
From: Ernest L. Isaacson, DPM
Thankfully, I don’t personally know anyone who has committed suicide, but I’m pretty sure there are a whole lot of factors outside of work stress that lead someone to the unspeakable horror of taking their own life. And while we are on the subject, characterizing a podiatric residency as “not stressful” is presumptive and dumb. Back in the day, we took in-house call every third night and covered orthopedics at night without the support of orthopedic surgeons or PAs. Yes, we did medically manage patients - in addition to four months spent as medical, then surgical interns. Don’t presume to know what stresses or demons others carry or the burden others assume in caring for patients.
Besides we can screw people up plenty - ever had a less than perfect surgical outcome or had a patient lose a leg despite your best efforts? If that’s not stressful to a doctor of any initials, perhaps said physician should not have been advanced from school through residency. This discussion should be continued, but not in this forum - as great as it may be. This is a matter that should be studied by residency directors and others leading our field. If we don’t know causes and numbers, it’s time to obtain that data. Better to be proactive now, then reactive after a horror story.
Ernest L. Isaacson, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
Shark Tooth Pulled from Man's Foot 25 Years After Bite
A shark attack is hard to forget, but one Florida man got a reminder recently in the form of a painful blister on his foot that actually contained the tip of a tooth. Jeff Weakley, who was surfing off Flager Beach in 1994 when the shark struck, said he initially thought the blister came from running.
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Tip of shark tooth recovered from man's foot. |
But when he popped the blister open with a tweezer, the tooth popped out, he told SWNS. Weakley sent the tooth in to the Florida Program for Shark Research at the Florida Museum of Natural History, where he used DNA to determine that the tooth indeed belonged to a blacktip shark.
Source: Alexandria Hein, Fox News [7/5/19] Via Dr. Richard Cowin
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. 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. North Carolina license to practice is required for this position. All interested candidates should send a CV with 2 letters of reference to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, SC
Board qualified/certified podiatrist needed for busy practice in Charleston, SC. Practice utilizes mini C-arm, ultrasound, laser, DME and retail. Hardworking ethical individual needed to fill position. No call, weekends, or surgical training needed. Ideal position with a family or retiring. Please email resume/cover letter to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN - NEW JERSEY
Looking for well-trained podiatrist licensed in New Jersey. The practice spans the gamut of podiatric medicine and surgery. If you don't like treating peds, don't apply. Expect to see everything from mycotic nails to complex flatfoot surgery. Six figure salary with bonus and benefits. Respond to Laoshih5@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary and benefits offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
We are a growing practice in Miami, FL with three podiatrists working in 1 office and on staff at 3 hospitals. Attractive salary. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Send CV to tvaldizan@birdroadpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASHVILLE, TN
Searching for a well-trained and ambitious podiatrist for a growing 3 office location practice. Full-time position offering base + bonus. Associate needs to be board certified or board eligible by the ABFAS. Please email cover letter and CV to mendozadpm@comcast.net. Love of Country Music not required!
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a full-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com , should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Seeking associate for busy well rounded foot/ankle practice. ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Great interpersonal skills and willing to work as a team a must. Office fully EMR, digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. DrLam@naplespodiatrist.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST POSITIONS – STATE OF FLORIDA
Earn some extra income while positively impacting the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners is a growing, mobile podiatry practice seeking part-time Podiatrists throughout the State of Florida. We offer a flexible Monday through Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends! Set your own schedule! You choose which days of the week you would like to work. As an Independent Contractor, compensation is based on productivity. Plus, we reimburse a percentage of your Medical Liability Insurance! You must possess and maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Interested? Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
POSITION AVAILABLE- UPSTATE NEW YORK AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for positions in Norwich, Schenectady and Cooperstown, NY and Southern New Jersey. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND WEST VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIA
Seeking a full-time podiatrist: Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia to join our large and well-established group. We have all the bells and whistles along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits with bonus structure. Fair, fun and transparent work environment. Please email cover letter and resume to Greatpodiatristjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000 and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty wound care and reconstructive surgery group hiring podiatrists to our growing family. Our practice treats wounds within inpatient and outpatient settings. Opportunity for general podiatry cases in brand new surgery center. Benefits include health insurance, 401k plan, and paid vacation time. Salary and bonus structure. E-mail woundcaredocs@gmail.com with CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN, BRONX, NY
Full time podiatry position in group practice with salary starting at $100,000 first year and second year $125,000 with bonus structure for entry level. Experienced doctors already on hospital staff and affiliated with insurances negotiable. Includes malpractice, stipend for CME, license, etc., 401k, partial payment of medical insurance. Must be willing to travel to all locations. Please email resume to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
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OFFICE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Podiatry office and equipment for sale $175,000. 27 year old established podiatric medical practice located in East Central Illinois average gross income $350K. Serious inquires only. Recommend having a Medicare provider number. Will be relocating by November 2019. See listing
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Unique opportunity to purchase contemporaneous podiatry practice in beautiful long island north shore, Nassau county. Practice grosses approximately 425k, on non-surgical services only. Approximately 60 patients weekly. Professional building also may be included as part of the sale. Willing to stay on a part time basis indefinitely. bombbustr7@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Well established, same location over 28 years on Gulf Coast of Texas. Very busy practice with low overhead located not far from largest medical complex in city. Best buy at $135K immediate sale available. Gross $450K+ for 4 day work week with excellent room for groth. maggieg219@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WASHINGTON STATE
Well established 28 yr old solo practice. Doctor interested in retiring. Accepts all major insurance. Hospital privileges. Supplies, furniture, x-ray included. Excellent income. Great opportunity to live on the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Office building also available for sale. Willing to stay on for transition. For serious inquiries pfna@olypen.com 360-301-1585
PRACTICE FOR SALE- PUERTO RICO
Large practice with licensed ambulatory foot surgical center in Puerto Rico. Ideal for a Boricua who wants to repatriate and continue to practice. Well established, great location between 2 hospitals, with all modalities available to ensure great patient outcomes. Great tax advantages in PR Contact: montanile@podiatrycenterpr.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOCA RATON, FL
35 year general podiatric practice with emphasis on sports medicine & orthotics. Great location. Excellent growth potential. Certified EHR. Digital X-ray, Pinpointe Laser. All private insurances accepted. Will stay to transition. 561-247-1144. E-mail - victor195754@yahoo.com
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