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July 27, 2012 #4,525 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Forensic Testimony by OH Podiatrist Clears Accused Murderer

One certainly does not associate the work of a podiatrist with helping to free a man accused in a murder case from life in prison. But, if that podiatrist also doubles as a forensic podiatrist, such an occurrence can come about. Dr. Michael Forman, a Pepper Pike resident who practices in Lyndhurst, decided about four years ago that he wanted to add a little spice to his practice and pursued a podiatric forensics degree.

Dr. Michael Forman

In the end, all of Forman’s work paid off in a big way for a New Zealand defendant. While most forensic podiatrists are called in to give supplemental testimony as a defense or prosecuting lawyer builds a case, Forman’s work in the Scott Guy murder case in far-off New Zealand proved to be decisive in the finding of Ewan Macdonald not guilty of a murder charge. “It was the most famous criminal case in the history of New Zealand jurisprudence, similar to the O.J. case in the U.S.,” Forman noted.

Source:  Jeff Piorkowski, Sun News [7/25/12]

PA Podiatrist Recommends Fitflops as an Alternative to Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are a big flop with podiatrists. “There’s no support system, very poor shock absorption and because of the way they’re constructed, your foot and ankle and leg all have to strain a lot more to walk and keep the flip-flop on,” said Dr. Peter S. Holtz of Holtgate Podiatry in Lemoyne.

Dr. Peter S. Holtz

Holtz recommends investing in Fitflops instead, which provide a support system not seen in the typical flip-flop. “You get what you pay for,” he said.

Source: Pennlive.com [7/23/12]

Barry Professor Elected President of Florida Academy of Sciences

Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine announced Dr. Sanjay Sesodia, Professor of Physiology and Chair of Basic Medical Sciences was elected to the presidency of the Florida Academy of Sciences. Sesodia will begin his two-year term in March 2013. The academy’s 77th annual meeting will be held at Barry.

Dr. Sanjay Sesodia

The academy serves as the conduit for scientific activity in all disciplines in the state of Florida, and Dr. Sesodia hopes to expand the membership during his term while helping integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives conducted at individual universities to raise the profile of the academy. He also hopes to increase student involvement at Barry.

CT Podiatrist Joins staff of Saint Francis Hospital

Dr. Jyothi Amin has joined the staff of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Amin specializes in podiatry. She received her medical degree from Barry University in Florida and completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, RI.

Dr. Jyothi Amin

Amin is certified in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support and basic life support. Amin, a Hartford resident, practices as a member of the Connecticut Foot Specialists, PC.

Source: Hartford Business [7/24/12]

CMT Ass'n Announces Partnership with Aetrex Worldwide

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, a national non-profit devoted to Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disorder, has announced a partnership with Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., a global leader in comfort and wellness footwear products based in Teaneck, New Jersey. The partnership will focus on two critical areas: the delivery of comfortable, well-designed shoe solutions to people with CMT while creating awareness about CMT and the CMTA to the public and the trade through Aetrex’s broad reach of customers and professionals. 

Larry Schwartz, CEO of Aetrex

“We’re very excited to partner with the CMTA,” said Larry Schwartz, CEO of Aetrex. “Their vision of seeing a world without CMT is something we hope to help them accomplish.” Together the CMTA and Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. will increase awareness about CMT while meeting the fundamental but unmet need of a well-fit shoe for those living with CMT.

Reinforce Progress

Reinforce progress by praising employees who are making strides in their efforts to improve. Don’t make them wait until they master a new skill. Your encouragement will push them to do more.

Source: Adapted from “Boss’s Tip of the Day: Don’t Wait to Praise,” Wally Bock’s Three Star Leadership Blog via Communication Briefings

Query: Alternate Source for Oasis Grafts?

I have been using Oasis grafts for a few years, with great success. Now, Oasis grafts have become very expensive, almost prohibitively. Is there another source? How about a foreign source?

Jim Fisher, DPM, Crescent City, CA

RE: Intermetatarsal Nerve Regeneration (Art Korbel, DPM)
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM

Having some experience in microsurgery, I can tell you that you: 1) just increased the surgical time from 15 minutes to at least an hour. 2) just put a foreign material in the foot - bovine collagen 3) just increased the size of your incision and dissection to at least twice the size of a typical neurectomy 4) your post op-care will require a much more guarded approach. As much as I enjoy new and innovative mousetraps, I advise leaving this idea alone.
 
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS, tsdefeet@MSfootcenter.net

RE: Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Perk
From: Richard Rettig, DPM

My personal health insurance is with a major health insurance company through my wife's employment. Today, we received a letter titled "Notice of Health Insurance Premium Rebate."

It states they are REQUIRED by the Affordable Care Act to apply at least 85% of the health care premiums received towards actual medical care (and not 'profit', advertising, salaries, etc.). Even knowing they would be held to this number, they still missed it by 1.5% and have to refund the excess premium either as cash to us or towards reducing next year's premium. It is called the "Medical Loss Ratio Rule." In previous years, they would have kept this. 1.5% isn't that much, but I bet that in previous years, when there was no mandate to hit the 85% mark, that the number would have been much higher. 

You may be for or against the ACA concept, but there are some goodies in those 2801 pages! You can be assured I never got a letter like this in the past. I am glad that the insurance companies are being held accountable for their excess premiums.

Richard Rettig, DPM, Philadelphia, PA, rettigdpm@gmail.com

RE: Fotona Laser for Onychomycosis (Dennis Shavelson, DPM)
From: Chris Milkie, DPM, Bela Pandit, DPM

I disagree with Dr. Shavelson's remarks regarding the Fotona laser. We have had very good results with it and excellent customer service. It has also been minimally uncomfortable for most patients. We are also pleased that Fotona has been FDA-approved. I recommend it without hesitation!

Chris Milkie, DPM, Milwaukee, WI, cmilkie@wi.rr.com

I have been using the Fotona Laser for almost two years now and have had great results. I have only positive things to say about the Fotona laser and its representatives that Dr. Shavelson mentions. I personally receive emails regularly for follow-up, and they are always available on the phone. In fact, the representative even sent me a 17 year old patient who drove two hours for laser treatment for a nail that was misdiagnosed as cancerous when, it fact, it was a fungal and yeast infection. The Fotona laser cleared up the nail immediately.

Never once was the laser promised to be pain-free, and to be honest, the pain is very minimal. In fact, during training, it was taught that the patient would have some discomfort. All the other reputable lasers I have had a chance to test all caused pain as well. I am not sure what personally happened in Dr. Shavelson's experience, but don't rule out a great laser due to one review. And, as with any treatment for onychomycosis, the patient needs to initiate and maintain  lifestyle changes (i.e. not walking barefoot, replacing shoes, maintaining hygiene, and treating the tinea pedis, etc.) to see the best results.

Bela Pandit, DPM, Chicago, IL, bela_pandit@hotmail.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

Great price, great outcome. Stop wasting money on expense lasers. Personally owned and used few hours in my office,. 10 and 30 watts lasers. Two handpieces in one. First one for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, arthritis, pain, inflammation. 2nd handpiece for surgical ablation and fungus toenail conditions. Portable fast and very cost-effective.footcare@comcast.net

 SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed 516 476-1815PODO2345@AOL.COM

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHWEST FL

multilocation multidoctor practice in beautiful Southwest Florida . Practice has grossed over seven figures consistently and currently shows 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice in Paradise and a good opportunity for the right doctor or doctors. Email to practiceforsaleswfla@gmail.com.

PRACTICE FOR SALE - BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Established 40+ year old well-rounded practice of both surgical and non-surgical care with special emphasis on sports medicine. Medicare and BS/private insurance base, no Medical assistance. Needs to transition to a confident well trained individual. Purchase can include building. Contact: podiatrypracticesale@gmail.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE – KANSAS SOUTHWEST

For sale multi-location practice in beautiful Southwest Kansas. Practice has 10-15% growth in revenues with increase in new patients and patient visits. EHR is already implemented with meaningful use criteria met. Recently added new office space with digital x-ray. Only surgical podiatrist in 2 of 3 locations. Practice has been professionally evaluated by Provider Resources. Only serious inquiries to this email address. This is a great practice, a great location and opportunity for the right doctor. mcrosby@picagroup.com

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 POSITIONS – MARYLAND
 
Are you motivated, personable and enjoy working with the elderly? We are offering part-time positions in Maryland. Our group, Podiatry Management Services, provides care in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Senior Homes, Adult Daycare and other similar facilities. Please e-mail your CV to: drhprosen@verizon.net or fax to 410-486-2049 or call Dr. Herbert Rosen at 410-580-0255.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - YONKERS, NEW YORK

Immediate part time associate position now available. Appx: 3 1/2 days per week with room to grow. Practice is a good balance of all aspects of podiatric foot care, including surgery. Perfect opportunity for new graduate, or experienced podiatrist. Looking for the right person to transition into vacancy that will be left by current associate leaving the area and you will have an immediate, full schedule of patients. Over 25 year well-established practice with large referral base, and both hospital and surgery center privileges available. Interested persons please forward CV and brief summary of surgical log to: Podiodoc@gmail.com 914.584.1434

ASSOCIATE POSITION - BAKERSFIELD, CA

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Office and hospital-based podiatry group in Bakersfield, CA seeks highly trained surgical associate to join us. Prefer surgeon with trauma and Charcot reconstructive experience. Staff privileges with 5 local hospitals. Offering health insurance, CME allowance and competitive salary. Must be PSR 24/36 trained, ethical and thoughtful when treating patients. Please forward CV and letter of intent to modpm@aol.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 - MANHATTAN

Well-established successful Park Avenue podiatry practice is recruiting skilled and well trained DPM with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Must be experienced in rear and forefoot reconstruction. Must be self- motivated, and great with patients. State-of-the-art practice facilities and technologies which include: in-office physical therapy, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and electronic medical records. MRI, and private operating room. All interested candidate email CV to elautin@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA

A well-established, midwest multi-physician practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT podiatrist. Applicant should be well trained surgical physician, completed a 12/24 month residency, & board eligible. Practice offers high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume: 712-258-9977

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS

High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Contact me at: Podocare123@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Exciting Opportunity! Associate position. Must be Board Qualified. Joining all Board Certified Doctors in foot surgery and reconstructive rear-foot and ankle surgery. Respond to:Podiatryoffice@doctor.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION TUCSON - SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Accepting applications for an associate position. Applicant must have completed surgical residency and be Board Qualified/Certified. Our practice involves multiple office locations and looking to expand. We offer all aspects of foot and ankle medical and surgical care. Hospital and Surgery Centers privileges. Competitive salary and benefits. Partnership opportunities available. email resume to: drdafac@gmail.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 - BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

Immediate opening. Strong established group practice. 30-40 office patients per day to start. Surgery available, but not required. Base salary, production bonus, benefit package, relocation assistance. Aggressive work ethic a must. Email resume and cover letter to:dwh101@bellsouth.com

HOUSE CALL PODIATRIST NEEDED - BRONX, NY

Immediate opportunity for a hardworking and motivated podiatrist to make house calls in the Bronx, part-time. Perfect opportunity for young practitioner just starting out, or experienced podiatrist looking to downsize from private practice. Make your own hours and schedule patients at your convenience. Excellent compensation. We will provide for you all that is required including instruments (if needed), and supplies, EMR charting, billing, and scheduling. 914.584.1434 Email information to: Podiodoc@gmail.com

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