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The Voice of Podiatrists
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July 08, 2026 #8,308  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
AZ Podiatrist Discusses Arch-Support Flip-Flops
According to board-certified podiatrist David Laurino, DPM, summer's flip-flop trend is likely wrecking your feet. Because flip-flops aren't designed for walking long distances or all-day wear, they can often cause your feet to work overtime. "This recruits muscles you don't normally use, shortens your stride into a shuffle, and causes fatigue to travel up to the arch, Achilles, knees, and lower back," Dr. Laurino explains. He says, arch-support flip-flops are the solution.
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According to Dr. Laurino, it's important to keep these crucial support features in mind when shopping for flip-flops that prevent sore, tired feet. 1."A contoured footbed with arch support is essential. Not a flat slab. A flat footbed is barely better than walking barefoot. You can test a sandal in the store by folding it in half. It should bend at the ball of the foot only. If it folds in the middle like a wallet, it doesn't have support and your foot will be working overtime." 2..A deep heel cup helps center the pad under the heel bone and keeps your foot from sliding around. This is where a lot of "my feet are killing me" walking pain comes from." 3. "Cushioning should be firm, not mushy. You want shock absorption without losing stability. If the sole compresses flat under your thumb or collapses when you step, it'll bottom out on a walk."
Source: Alexa Vasquez, E News [7/6/26]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
Lawsuit Alleges OR Podiatrist Injected Alcohol Instead of Anesthetic
A Kaiser Permanente doctor was “in a rush” when he injected rubbing alcohol instead of pain blockers into a woman’s toes — then proceeded to remove her toenails — causing devastating injuries that have upended the woman’s life, according to a new $13 million lawsuit. The doctor, who appears to have left Kaiser for a job at a different Portland area medical group, didn’t return a request for comment.
Source: Aimee Green, The Chronicle [7/6/26]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Policy Changes Your Practice Needs to Prepare for
MGMA's government affairs team on what’s already changed in 2026 and what’s still to come.
5. Administrative burden is burning out physicians
MGMA's January survey of more than 230 medical groups found that 95% have seen regulatory burden rise over the past three years, and 77% named regulatory and administrative burden a significant driver of physician burnout, above financial stress, electronic health record (EHR) friction, staffing shortages, and even the emotional strain of patient care.
On the quality-reporting side, 86% said MIPS adds to administrative burden rather than improving care.
Source: Austin Littrell, Physicians Practice [June 2026]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Money Behaviors That Can Hold Back Financial Success
Here are seven common behavioral traps that can undermine your financial success — and what to do instead.
1. Don’t react impulsively with your money
Flash sales, "only three left," and market headlines often create urgency that feels smart in the moment and expensive later. Research finds that time pressure pushes people toward impulse buying. This is because impulse purchases are often about short-term emotional relief rather than long-term value.
To protect yourself from impulsive spending, build a default pause into your purchasing process. For everyday wants, give yourself 24 hours before buying; for big-ticket items, wait 72 hours. If you invest, keep a one-page plan that spells out why you buy, rebalance, or sell. If a decision doesn't fit your plan, you don’t make it. Taking the time to pause and reflect will reduce regret and help you stick to your strategy when the temptation arises to spend based on emotions.
Source: Choncé Maddox, Kiplinger [6/4/26]
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| SOLE PURPOSE BY SAVANNAH SANTIAGO, DPM | |
Here are some valuable tips that have aided Savannah Santiago, DPM in navigating her experiences as a student and a resident:
1. For patients who are hard of hearing
It’s not about cranking up the volume—it’s about changing the delivery. Speak slower, deeper, and clearer. As someone with a naturally higher-pitched voice, I quickly learned that dropping my tone was far more effective than raising it. Think “baritone clarity,” not “shouting match.”
Source: This series is adapted from and courtesy of PRESENT eLearning Systems.
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RE: Podiatrists Feed their Young: An Innovative Solution
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
We’ve batted around degrees, curricula, and recruitment for the last couple of years without resolve. For the most part, we’ve done a great job criticizing but all the education experts in podiatry have shied away from the most important crisis on the doorstep. Where are the students going to find the money to earn one of the gold Doctor of Podiatric Medicine diplomas?
There is a solution, but it will take a leap of faith, teamwork, including APMA, the colleges, and our uber-successful private practitioners to remedy the predicament. Granted, the mention of APMA is usually an impediment by itself, but this is a chance for our Washington friends to serve as both an arbitrator and fixer to help ensure the future podiatrists are not eaten alive; something foreign to both the APMA, the colleges, and those practitioners who keep the banks open. It’s also a chance for all the Luddites who fear any changes in podiatry to step up and put their wallets where...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter appears here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CATEGORIZATION OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE) | |
From: Lawrence Oloff, DPM
The debate continues over a plenary degree, the end of podiatry, student recruitment, etc. There are certainly a lot of armchair generals weighing in on a solution. Many have good points to make and I do not want to make light of those. However, very rarely is a bright light comment made on chiropody in these posts. Dr. Jacobs did an excellent job highlighting the changes that many of us have observed on a prior post about podiatrists who are faculty in medical schools, leaders in wound care, the complex surgeries that residents are taught, and so on. Show your board certification credentials and the operating room is yours to practice in, just like any area of medicine.
I think of podiatry as a premier medical profession to enter that is just not marketed correctly and remains mostly unknown to potential students. Does the answer lie in making a cheaper pathway? Maybe. But I think many of the advancements of podiatry are due in part by following the structure of...
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| OBITUARIES | |
RE: The Passing of Thomas Martin Sullivan, DPM
Thomas M. Sullivan, DPM, Age 97, of Oshkosh died Friday, July 3 at Aurora Medical Center. Tom served in the medical department in the U. S. Army from 1950 to 1952 with the 397th Evacuation Hospital Semimobile.
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Tom graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago in 1954 and practiced in Detroit, Michigan and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin before retiring in 1990. Tom was a life member of the American Podiatric Medical Association as well as the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric medicine.
Source: Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Bigfoot lives here? |
Source: Anna Vasof via Virtual Shoe Museum
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Whether yo have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
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. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Established foot and ankle practice in North Carolina is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible podiatrist for a non-surgical role focused on routine foot care, diabetic nail and foot care, and non-surgical wound management. Competitive salary and benefits. Submit your CV to tfac.marketing@conehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK, SC & TN
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 OPPORTUNITIES – MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or upcoming graduates. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Awesome opportunity to join a well-rounded, growing, podiatry practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are looking for an associate who is hardworking part time/ full time. Working with awesome office staff, EMR, and latest technology. Competitive salary and incentives. NC license is a must. Please send contact info and cv to iiicmstewart@aol.com or call 252-813-3136.
ASSOCIAT E POSITION- NORTHERN NJ
Seeking associates, full/part time, in fast-growing podiatry practice in Northern NJ. New Jersey License, base salary, plus bonus structure up to $400k a year with competitive benefits. High volume foot and ankle pathologies and surgeries. Potential for ownership in the practice and out-patient surgical center. Send your CV Kmercado@footandankleps.com
MOBILE POSITIONS - DAYTONA, JACKSONVILLE, NAPLES, ORLANDO, PANHANDLE, SARASOTA, TAMPA
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Join Advanas Foot & Ankle Specialists, serving southern Michigan for 25+ years, 5 practice locations from Kalamazoo to the northern Indiana. Looking to be an owner, this practice is for you. Huge opportunity for surgery, must be surgical board qualified/certified. Seeking motivated positively influenced associate for our team. Send CV: clinicalmanager@advanas.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA
Join a busy practice with four podiatrists in two office locations. Central Coast Foot Clinics has been in operation for over 34 years. Excellent long-term opportunity for a well-trained podiatrist with enormous potential in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery in all age groups. Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande lie on the beautiful Central Coast of California. The position is full time and will be paid a salary the first year and then transition to compensation based on production thereafter. For more information, please email Scott Adams, DPM at Drseadams@gmail.com. Please include your CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EUGENE, OR
Tracktown USA! Seeking full-time rearfoot associate to join our team, ABFAS BQ/BC. Both strong clinical and surgical skills are required. 1-2 years out of residency preferred. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Buy-in possible/suggested. Enjoy: skiing, world class road, gravel and mountain biking, fly fishing, sailing, surfing, the Oregon Coast, University of Oregon Ducks, minor league baseball, great live music, Eugene Ballet, Eugene Symphony. CV to dustydock@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FULL TIME OR PART TIME PHILADELPHIA, PA
Established practice seeking a motivated, hardworking DPM for full-time or part-time employment. Practice includes comprehensive clinical and surgical foot/ankle cases, resident training, competitive salary, and performance-based bonus structure. To apply, please submit CV to: adnanmalik88@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALBANY, NEW YORK
Well-established podiatry practice in Albany, NY is seeking a motivated podiatrist who is board qualified in forefoot surgery and has a strong interest in forefoot surgery, wound care, and sports medicine. Serving the Albany community for over 40 years, the practice has developed a strong referral base that provides immediate patient volume and excellent professional growth opportunities. The position includes surgical privileges and hospital call at a local 440-bed hospital. We offer competitive compensation, mentorship, and a partnership track for the right candidate seeking a long-term career opportunity in a thriving practice. Please send CV to Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
PODIATRIST POSITION - PORTLAND, OREGON AREA
Seeking position to go alongside 4 other DPMs in the Portland area. Looking for a highly motivated, patient focused, and collaborative doctor. We offer immediate patient volume in well-established clinics, knowledgeable assistants, competitive salary, new technology, and bonuses on productivity. Send CV to drtrev@elitefaor.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Come Home to The Woodlands! Become one of the Best in one of the Best Communities to live and work in The United States. We are seeking the immediate hire of a personable, well-rounded physician and surgeon to join our practice. Excellent compensation and benefits package offered. Please send your resume to: alexandra@nevillefeet.com
PART-TIME PODIATRIST – ARIZONA
60% of collections. Flexible schedule. Mobile and clinic opportunities. Established and growing Arizona podiatry practice seeking a DPM for 1–2 days per week. Pre-scheduled patients. Full scheduling, routing, insurance verification, and administrative support provided. Ideal for supplemental income, semi-retirement, recent graduates, or experienced providers seeking flexibility and clinical autonomy. Serve patients in homes, assisted living communities, and facility settings, with optional clinic opportunities available. Opportunity to expand schedule and earnings over time while helping grow a rapidly expanding Arizona practice. Direct access to ownership, strong operational support, and a respected patient-centered culture. Confidential inquiries welcome. Contact: Craig Foster, DPM email: drfoster@tractionpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHEAST OHIO
Established, growing fast, high-volume private foot and ankle practice seeks Full-Time Surgical Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Surgeon for immediate/near-term start. Strong office-based and hospital-based platform with comprehensive foot and ankle care, wound care, inpatient services, surgery, diabetic limb salvage, forefoot, rearfoot/ankle, and trauma opportunity depending on training and privileges. Fellowship-trained/fellowship-eligible preferred. Ohio license/license-eligible, residency trained, BQ/BC or pursuing certification preferred. Competitive base salary, productivity/KPI bonus, health insurance, 401(k), PTO/vacation, CME/professional allowance, malpractice coverage, and long-term growth potential. CV: ohiopodiatrycareers@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DALLAS, TX METROPLEX
Established 3 location practice in Dallas metroplex is seeking a motivated, hardworking DPM for full-time or part-time employment. Practice includes general podiatry with foot/ankle cases, competitive salary with performance bonus. To apply, please submit CV to: IFAPODIATRST@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH MIAMI BEACH
Available Immediately. North Miami Beach area. Needed part -time podiatrist , 1-2 days/week, house calls in North Dade/Broward counties; supplies and EMR are provided; pay structure is flexible depending on preferences. Please text to 312-375-6430.
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico is seeking a Board Qualified or Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon to join our established, multi-location surgical practice in Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy immediate patient volume, diverse pathology, strong referral relationships, dedicated support staff, and opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary plus productivity bonus structure, benefits package, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for providers starting by September 1, 2026. Fellowship training, Spanish-speaking ability, and billing/coding experience are preferred but not required. Submit CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Rare opportunity to join a well-established, thriving practice in the heart of Manhattan. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive clinical environment. Board-eligible or board-certified candidates required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Qualified and ambitious candidates are encouraged to email their CV to nycfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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 20,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST
ESTABLISHED PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - SEATTLE-AREA
100% private insurance, no government payers. Located one block from hospital in affluent waterfront community. Current collections approximately $225K with documented history exceeding $1M annually. Two high-resolution ultrasound systems, experienced MA, outsourced billing. Retiring owner. Significant growth opportunity for motivated podiatrist should double gross at one year after being added to my group for insurance credentialing. Building lease available with future ownership options. Asking $150,000. Contact mkuzel2000@yahoo.com or call 425 775-1505 (M,W,TH 11-4 PDT).
ESTABLISHED PRACTICE FOR SALE - MANHATTAN
An exceptional turnkey opportunity with significant growth potential. The practice currently operates on a part-time schedule, offering a seamless transition to full-time operations. Includes reasonable rent and a well-established, high-volume DME component. Ideal for someone looking for growth. Serious inquiries only: tristatepod@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWESTERN PA
30+ year practice for sale located near local hospital. Office has 3 fully equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray, autoclave. Willing to introduce to current patients, nursing homes, primary care providers. Office is big enough for 2 providers. Contact-wilsonhop@msn.com
ESTABLISHED PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – PHOENIX, ARIZONA AREA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established podiatry practice with two locations serving the greater Phoenix area. The practice generates approximately $750,000 in average annual gross revenue and has a strong referral base with an established patient population. Services include general podiatry, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine. This is a turnkey operation with trained staff and established systems already in place. Significant growth potential exists for an individual practitioner or group. The seller is motivated for an immediate sale and is willing to carry financing for qualified buyers. Serious inquiries only. Confidential financial details are available upon execution of a confidentiality agreement. Contact: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - SWIFT MICROWAVE THERAPY SYSTEM – $12,000
Swift microwave therapy unit in excellent condition with very minimal use. Fully functional, professionally maintained, and ready for immediate clinical use. Ideal for podiatry and dermatology practices treating plantar warts with non-invasive microwave technology. Contact: bazzidpm@gmail.com for details.
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