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The Voice of Podiatrists

Serving Over 13,500 Podiatrists Daily

July 10, 2012 #4,510 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

Diet is Major Cause of Diabetes Pandemic: FL Podiatrist

According to Dr. Christopher Blanco, podiatrist of Baptist Hospital in Florida, they see quite a number of patients from Grand Bahama, admitting that many of them have had to have amputations. The physician who attended a recent Caribbean conference on diabetes said that the interest in this subject brought out a huge number of persons, including diabetic patients.

Dr. Christopher Blanco

He noted that diabetes is becoming a pandemic, and the main cause discussed is diet. He said further that for people in the Caribbean, the food tends to be high in saturated fat and glucose. Blanco also said that talking with your primary healthcare doctor about diet can help a lot in prevention, and that diet can also help those patients already diagnosed with the disease.

Source: The Freeport News [7/7/12]

RESIDENCY NEWS

NY Podiatrist Delivers Emotional Address at NW Podiatric Residency Commencement

Dr. Bryan Markinson, Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, was the Seattle Graduation Commencement Speaker for the 42nd annual graduation of the NW Podiatric Residency Consortium (Swedish Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital) held at the World Trade Center, Seattle on June 29, 2012.

Dr. Bryan Markinson

Graduating residents were Drs. Kevin McCann and Craig Clifford of St. Francis, and Drs. Thurmond Lanier and Jeffrey Robertson of Swedish Medical Center. The very emotional and powerful talk by Dr. Markinson elicited a standing ovation by the nearly 90 attendees present.

MEETING NEWS

Seattle Summer Seminar a Success

The International Foot & Ankle Foundation successfully held the Seattle Summer Seminar at the Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill Campus, on June 27-29, 2012.

Attendees at Seattle Summer Seminar

Featured speakers included Drs. Michael Brody, Jeffrey Christensen, Charles Chu, Mary E. Crawford, Dock Dockery, Ed Glaser, Douglas Hale, Byron Hutchinson, Kaj Johansen, Guido LaPorta, Bryan Markinson, David Novicki, and Stephen Schroeder. The 12 residents from both the Swedish and St. Francis systems all presented papers during the conference.

SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS

Editor's Note: PM News is proud to present excerpts from Meet the Masters.

Bret Ribotsky: How has podiatric education changed since you graduated?

Dr. Terry Spilken

Terry Spilken: I have always wanted a unified education. With 2015 going on, we've seen the competencies developed between all nine schools on a consistent level. I think that the one thing podiatry lacked when I was starting out was consistency. You could go to one school and get an education and go to another school and get an education about something else. The Council on Podiatric Medical Education deserves a lot of credit. There’s tremendous consistency now.

Dr. Laurence Rubin

Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guest is podiatric surgeon and inventor Dr. Laurence Rubin. You can register for future events by clicking here

QUERIES (CLINCAL)

Query: Pulse Oximeter for Pedal Digits?

Does anyone have any experience with using a pulse oximeter on pedal digits? Does this simply measure the O₂ saturation the same as a finger measurement, or will it tell me anything about blood supply to the pedal digit?

Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH

RESPONSES / COMMENTS (EMR)

RE: Amazing Charts EMR (Gary A. Lieber, DPM)
From: John Doolan, DPM

I have been using amazing charts for 3 years. It is fantastic!

John Doolan, DPM, NY, NY, johndoolan@netzero.net

RESPONSES / COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL)

RE: Nurse Practitioners Modernization Act (Robert Bijak, DPM)
From: George F. Jacobson, DPM

Nurses are the engines of many practices. We are now beginning to receive back copies of "The Note" and "Statement of Certifying Physician" for the diabetic therapeutic shoe program, signed by the nurse practitioner or PA. Under the physicians' signature line, I am going to add "MD or DO only, per government regulations." This is just another item to be modernized but, as we have learned, any alteration to this program is difficult.

George F. Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL, fl1sun@msn.com

MEETING NOTICES - PART 1

RESPONSES / COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP)

RE: Different Pulses for Different Nurses (Paul Busman, DPM, RN)
From: Robert Bijak, DPM

Dr. Busman's story is humorous, but the "older" nurse may have actually been providing a higher level of care than he realizes! It is not unusual, and perhaps desireable, to indicate if the PULSE is regular or irregular. The quantitative number alone does not necessarily indicate that. The number actualy shows the RATE, not quality, if you will. A person can have a pulse of say 70, and be regular, or 70 and be irregular. Dr. Busman didn't say if his wife had an ECG monitor also, in which case, taking a manual pulse may have been redundant.

Robert Bijak, DPM, Clarence Center, NY rbijak@aol.com

MEETING NOTICES - PART 2

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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

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PRACTICE FOR SALE - BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

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ASSOCIATE POSITION - QUEENS AND NYC

Part-time position PSR 24 min. Must have friendly, confident personality with great communication skills and training to back it up! All phases of podiatry. Hosp, office, and surgery center priv's. Experience helpful, but willing to train the right person. This position has definite full-time, partnership a/o buy-out potential. It is a meritocracy! You will keep 25-35% of your net revenues. No base salary or benefits until you are a proven entity. You build it, you will keep it! If this sounds like something you really want, please email: hansfeet2@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

Seeking full time associate, PSR 24/36 Board Qualified/Certified that is personable, highly motivated, ethical and hard working. Established 25 years old, well rounded, and busy practice. In large primary care based medical building with lab, X-ray, CT, ASC and medical aid unit. Multilingual is beneficial. Offering competitive salary with bonus opportunities and wide range of benefits. Partnership potential. Cover letter / CV to: Del.DPM@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION- HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY

Unique opportunity for the right person! We’re looking for a personable, motivated individual who seeks opportunity and security in a high-end, multi-office group practice. An incredible position for the right person. Please forward CV and cover letter to: healthyfeet4ever@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NY

Practice opportunity Flexible terms, work with an option to buy. Stable location, 24 year practice with a stable established patient base. Great opportunity for a self motivated podiatrist wanting immediate income and future stability. Send letter and CV to: Billfeet@aol.com or call 551-574-0776 for details.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - OHIO

Ohio practice with excellent reputation and patient base seeks to hire a Podiatric Surgeon. The offices are state of the art including Digital X-Ray, EMR, Diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet Vascular Testing, CO- 2 Lasers all aspects of DME. The base salary is $120,000 with a bonus structure and benefits also would like to have this individual buy into the practice eventually. Please send CV to: Ohiopodiatrist@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - BOSTON/CAPE AREA

Boston/Cape Area Practice looking for physician experienced in surgical and medical care in office, clinical, and nursing home settings. Practice will provide opportunity to utilize training immediately. Both surgical and non-surgical applicants. Email CV to: drjaa@verizon.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTON, OHIO

Seeking motivated PSR 24/36 trained Podiatrist for busy established practice; EMR established; Good surgical opportunity; Competitive salary and benefits. Send CV to: podreply@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SEATTLE, WA AREA

Established podiatric clinic looking for an associate to join our team, 5 offices located around the greater Seattle, WA area. Great base salary, benefits and friendly work environment. Please send resume to: seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION-WEST COAST, FLORIDA

Outstanding opportunity for PSR-36 graduate to join successful group podiatry practice. Seeking a sociable, articulate graduate who is confident in rearfoot and ankle reconstructive cases but also enjoys all phases of podiatry. Long-term opportunity for the right candidate with generous pay and benefits. Reply to: jwicks@cortezfootandankle.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KY

Immediate position for established practice in excellent location with option to buy. All phases of podiatry with good mix of patients. Two local residency programs with foot and ankle and trauma privileges. Office has EMR qualifying for meaningful use in the first year. PADnet vascular testing. Send resume to: samuel10530@yahoo.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA

Associate position leading to partnership. Busy two doctor, two office practice. Good balance of surgical and general podiatry, diabetic foot and wound care, limb salvage. Looking for the right person to transition into vacancy that will be left by retiring physician. Well-established practice with large referral base. Privileges at two hospitals and surgery center. About an hour to each coast and close to attractions. Interested persons please forward CV and summary of surgical log to toesrus7@yahoo.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – WISCONSIN

Growing, innovative practice with multiple locations in South Eastern Wisconsin seeks an outgoing, team-focused podiatrist. Must be board certified/eligible, compassionate, professional, and flexible. Competitive salary and benefits, busy independent practice with large amount of new patients. Please send CV & letter of introduction to:Milwaukee.podiatrist@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/BAY AREA

We’re looking for someone entrepreneurial who can help grow our practice. Must have great people skills, clinical/surgical skills, and positive demeanor. California license required. Send your CV and cover letter to cvpodiatrist@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN

Podiatrist needed for busy state-of-the-art offices in Manhattan. Offices are located near Penn and Grand Central Station. 10+ years experience only and an out-of-network doctor for most insurances. Please forward your information and CV to: roni@myfcny.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Retiring from practice. Equipment For sale. Mini x-ray. One year old Ultrasound with MS arterial/venous X-ray plates. Great condition Ritter chairs. Drills, surgical tools. So much. Just ask, I probably have it: Footcare@comcast.net

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - USED PODIATRIC LASERS

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