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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,411 Subscribers Daily
July 19, 2019 #6,465  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Plantar Fasciitis at Epidemic Proportions: NY Podiatrist
“Plantar fasciitis seems to have recently reached epidemic proportions,” says Doug Tumen, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and author of Ask the Foot Doctor. “Because the average person takes at least 5000-7000 steps per day, and because we live in a world of concrete and hard surfaces, our feet are continually taking a significant impact and load on a daily basis.”
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Dr. Doug Tumen |
While there is no one cause of plantar fasciitis, we do know that some things can exacerbate it. Tumen says that repetitive stress, weight gain, improper shoes, exercise, and sporting activities (especially repetitive motions or new activity), along with natural tightening of our muscles and tendons over time, can all contribute to developing plantar fasciitis.
Source: Stephanie Mansour, NBC News [7/16/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Ultramarathon Winner in Sandals is an Outlier: NJ Podiatrist
Last Thursday, runners took off on a cross-Tennessee journey for the 2019 edition of the Last Vol State 500K, a race created by Barkley Marathon's founder Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. And it was a sandals-wearing local who was the first to join Cantrell at the finish line. While Armstrong is sold on the benefits of racing in sandals, we were not so much, so we reached out to a podiatrist to see what an expert thought. Though the structure is sound because the heel and toe straps keep the foot in place, it is not recommended that people race in sandals of any kind, said Alan Bass, DPM, a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association and a podiatrist in Manalapan, NJ.
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“This is an outlier,” Bass said. “This is a rebel who is great and has no problems at all, but 99 out of 100 [people] I would say would probably not be comfortable running in this type of shoe."
Source: Andrew Dawson, Runner's World [7/18/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MA Podiatrist Receives Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Recently, Charles F. Ross, DPM of Pittsfield, MA received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition presented by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey. The certificate reads "in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community."
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Dr. Charles Ross |
Dr. Ross is a podiatrist at the Springfield VA and received the award based on multiple letters sent to Senator Mackey by Ross' patients. Additionally, Ross received a comgratulatory letter from Robert L. Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
FL Podiatrist Joins Merritt Island Foot and Ankle
Michael Sosinski, DPM, a board qualified foot and ankle surgeon, has joined the outstanding doctors at Merritt Island Foot and Ankle.
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Dr. Michael Sosinski |
Dr. Sosinski received his podiatric medical education at Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at Memorial Healthcare System..
Source: Space Coast Daily [7/17/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 3 | |
NJ Podiatrist Receives Lifesaving Transplant from his Daughter
In the United States, an estimated 100,000 people are in need of a kidney transplant, and some have to wait five to 10 years for a donor. Mark Bauman, DPM of Marlton is one of the lucky ones; he not only had three willing donors right away—all members of his family— but one of them, his daughter, Jaime Bauman Dwork, was a perfect match.
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Jaime Bauman Dwork and Dr. Mark Bauman |
Bauman, 66, a retired podiatrist and resident of South Jersey since 1974, raised his daughters Erica and Jaime in the area with his late wife Terri, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2011. Two years later, Bauman went to his doctor for a routine checkup and mentioned that, in the mornings, he had trouble getting his shoes on; it was easier after he had gone to the gym. “This is the opposite of what’s normal,” said Bauman, who spent decades healing people’s feet.
Source: Rea Bochner, Jewish Community Voice [7/17/19]
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| IN THE COURTS | |
One Suspect Found Guilty in CA Podiatrist’s Slaying
A jury convicted one of four suspects Thursday in last year’s killing of Lodi podiatrist Dr. Thomas Shock. Raymond Austin Jacquett, 27, was convicted of second-degree murder in the killing. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 30.
The other defendants — Robert E. Lee, 79; Mallory Stewart, 28; and Christopher Costello, 27 — are still awaiting their trials. Shock, 67, was gunned down at 9:53 p.m. last Aug. 1 in his home in a quiet upscale neighborhood in north Lodi.
Source: recordnet.com [7/17/19]
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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 | |
Questions to Ask about wRVU Compensation - Part 2
Physicians employed by a medical group, hospital, or academic institution are commonly compensated using a productivity formula based on work relative value units (wRVUs). Since wRVUs drive your paycheck, it’s to your advantage to ask questions in order to understand how the system works — and specifically how your employer counts wRVUs.
2. Do modifiers impact the wRVU credit? If so, how? Modifier impacts to wRVUs commonly cause physicians to believe they’ve been “cheated” out of compensation earned. Some groups discount the wRVU for the second side of bilateral procedures, consistent with the reimbursement methodology used by most payers. For example, for bilateral procedures (modifier 50), many payers will reimburse for 150 percent of the fee schedule, not 200 percent. Likewise, the hospital will credit the surgeon with less wRVUs. Physicians who discover this type of wRVU adjustment months or years into their employment are typically shocked at the perceived deception.
Source: Amy Boyer, MBA, Physicians Practice [6/16/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Omer "Honey" H. Welna, DPM
Dr. Omer Hilery Welna, age 85, formerly of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and COPD at the Aldersgate Hospice Center in Charlotte, North Carolina July 12, 2019. He attended the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he graduated in 1957.
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Omer had a long and rewarding career as a podiatrist in both Moorhead, Minnesota and its sister city, Fargo, North Dakota. He retired in 1994. Omer grew up admiring Jimmy Doolittle; as an adult, he pursued his childhood dream of becoming a private pilot.
Source: Morrison County Record [7/17/19]
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What's black and white and treads all over? |
Source: Dani Foroux via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL OR PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Home Foot Care, Inc. Mobile Podiatrists needed to see homebound patients in San Bernardino/Riverside, Lancaster/Palmdale, Ventura/Oxnard, Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley. Choose your own days/hours, excellent monthly compensation, cloud-based EHR, dedicated support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com our website: www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Associate for busy, well rounded foot/ankle practice. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Great interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. State-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.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 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
POSITION AVAILABLE - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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
LOOKING FOR PRACTICE OWNERSHIP? – MARYLAND
In search of a motivated, hard-working podiatrist preferably with 2+ years of work experience in a private practice. Excellent opportunity to become a partner, leading to full ownership of busy practice in Maryland. Practice is well established and well respected. Qualifications of ideal candidate are a 3-year surgical residency, good people and clinical skills including good diagnostic ability, wound care, diabetic foot care and surgery. Independent thinker and hard worker with ethical philosophy. Inquires kept confidential. Reply to: jobavailable36@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Well established, 8 physician group looking to grow our busy practice in the heart of North Carolina. Looking to add a full-time podiatrist to our group who is board qualified/certified. Looking for someone that is interested in all aspects of podiatry including both forefoot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, and general podiatry. If interested send your CV and cover letter to triad.podiatrist@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Is your ideal practice opportunity one with all aspects of podiatry included? We are a group practice with 6 offices looking for the right surgically trained board qualified/certified doctor to join our family. Forefoot and rearfoot surgery, as well as, wound care and limb salvage with privileges at 2 local hospitals are available. Partnership is certainly part of the long term plan. We are looking for the right candidate with the position available in October. Send all inquiries and CVs to sgrulke2002@yahoo.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 - 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 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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – RITTER PODIATRY CHAIR
Ritter 117 podiatry treatment chair. Excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, Fold-up arms and extending foot rest with slide-out debris tray. Includes stool/all beige-grey....$2,500 Buyer pick-up Westchester County, NY Photos on request. Amsfoot@aol.com or text 914-552-1671.
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Office closure forces sale of Midmark M9 Autoclave ($900), Midmark 417 treatment chair, cabinet and stool ($3,400), X-Cel x-ray ($2,300), miscellaneous podiatry and office items. OBO (925) 726-9629
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. Click here to See listing drjoe@myfeethurt.net phone number 217-549-1887.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWESTERN PA
Established practice with motivated seller offering practice for sale. Growing town and only fulltime podiatrist. Opportunity to grow existing business or enter practice with established and educated patient base. Full range of services. Primarily office based. Contact: WPADPM224@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Well established 27 year old practice. Turn-key operation. Great opportunity for established or new graduate. Excellent income potential on/off the insurance plans. Busy walk in traffic. 1100 square foot office in multi-specialty building. Email: gping1@yahoo.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 DC
Very well established, long-time D.C. practice for sale. Heavy emphasis on elective surgery, but busy in office practice as well; small percentage routine care. Excellent payer mix; owner will stay on if desired Terms negotiable; for more information, email to: calmseas007@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBURB
Golden Opportunity- Gross is over $500,000.00 on only 2 days. Easily expanded to full time practice. Full mix of patients- private, Medicare, HMO. All phases of podiatry practiced- surgery, wound care, maintenance, biomechanical. Be your own boss. Lots of parking. Interested parties send email to footguy1@pacbell.net
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 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 18,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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