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July 21, 2021 #6,998  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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NYCPM Student Chosen to Join Research Team
Kayla Neville Obradovic ('23) has been selected by alumnus Norman Wortzman, DPM to join his research team at Massachusetts General Hospital. Before studying at NYCPM, Obradovic earned a master’s degree in applied analytics from Columbia University and worked at Columbia University Medical Center as a clinical research coordinator and analyst.
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Obradovic reports that she will be assigned and start on data analysis after she takes her boards. In the meantime, she has been attending weekly progress meetings on a variety of ongoing projects aimed at both retrospective review of treatment efficacy and prospective clinical trials for skin grafts, felt padding, and amniotic fluid injections.
Source: Footprints [May-June 2021]
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| PODIATRISTS AND REALITY TV | |
My Feet Are Killing Me Kicks Off Season 3 August 4th
My Feet Are Killing Me swept us off our tootsies when it first debuted in 2020. For those who love silky pedicures and bright nail polish, this is not the show for you. This TLC show focuses on podiatric specialists, Bradley Schaeffer, DPM and Ebonie Vincent, DPM who tackle some of the most challenging feet to have ever graced television. On the show, the doctors transform the feet of their patients who are in dire straits when they seek medical attention. Often, their lives are improved as a result.
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Occasionally, making an appearance on My Feet Are Killing Me is Sarah Haller, DPM another foot surgeon and podiatrist. According to The Cinemaholic, Dr. Haller is a former ballerina who has first-hand experience of how a podiatrist can provide pain relief when nothing else seems to be working.
Source: Nicki Swift, Nickiswift.com [7/19/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
Elmhurst Clinic Welcomes Il Podiatrist
Aron Block, DPM, a podiatrist, has joined Elmhurst Clinic. Dr. Block earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa.
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He completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago and is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Elmhurst Patch [7/19/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
CT Podiatrist Joins Preferred Footcare, LLC
Victoria Teti, DPM has recented joined Preferred Footcare, LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Teti earned her podiatric medical degree at the new York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Teti completed her podiatric residency at New York-Presbyterian Queens in Flushing, NY. She is board certfied by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Endorses CHI Footwear
Farouk Systems Inc., has announced that Alan Ettinger, DPM of Ft. Worth, TX will be CHI Footwear's top medical resource, exploring the numerous foot health benefits offered by CHI's Graphene Sneaker Collection. Dr. Ettinger earned his podiatric medical degree from the Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center.
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"When we think about our health, we often consider the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the exercise we do for our bodies. But do we ever stop to think about foot health and how this impacts our overall well-being?" explains Dr. Ettinger. "This is why preventative footwear is more important today than ever. The right shoes are key in fighting bacterial and viral infections, fungal growth, possible wounds, or further complications."
Source: Yahoo Finance [7/14/21]
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Demographic Distribution of Foot and Ankle Surgeries Among Orthopaedic Surgeons and Podiatrists: A 10-Year Database Retrospective Study
Foot and ankle surgeries in the United States (US) are currently performed by orthopaedic surgeons or podiatrists with specialty surgical training. With the trend in healthcare now placing increased emphasis on quality and standardizing patient care, this study aimed to characterize the distribution, volume, and trends of certain foot and ankle surgeries performed in the US by both orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists.
Results: The study found that the number of foot and ankle procedures performed annually is steadily increasing. Orthopaedic surgeons are the main treating surgeon for common foot and ankle traumatic conditions or complex hind foot cases like TAR. On the other hand, our study showed that podiatrists perform almost 9 out of 10 hallux valgus correction surgeries.
Source: Pubmed.gov via Dr. Steven Finer
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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 | |
10 Customer Service Habits for Your Medical Practice
Your patients should feel they are taken care of, they have the ability and the willingness to sing your praises, refer patients, pay what they owe you, and help make sure their insurance company pays you. Here are ten healthy customer service habits for your clinic:
5). Listen and act when your patients complain.
• Deal with every complaint, as complaints can be opportunities to build a lifetime of loyalty from a patient.
• Make sure that you listen to the complaint, check the validity, take action to resolve it, and then let the patient know how it was resolved.
• Always assume the patient is telling the truth.
Source: Adapted from Audrey Mclaughlin, RN, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [7/6/21]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
It would be nice if podiatric surgery could mimic oral surgery in the way that oral surgery relates to the rest of the dental profession. To be specific, oral surgeons would not be caught dead filling cavities, cleaning teeth, or making crowns and bridges. Podiatric surgeons, on the other hand, do general podiatry as well as foot and ankle surgery. This prevents non-surgical podiatrists from making referrals to foot and and ankle surgeons because the likelihood is that the generalist would never see that patient again.
It would be nice if podiatry could give birth to true specialists who perfect and practice their specialty and enable general podiatry to exist as a whole and complete separate division of our profession.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of John Stanley Freid, DPM
Dr. John Freid passed away this past week at his home in Maryland. John was a very bright and trained podiatric physician who graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1965 and completed a residency at Civic Hospital in Detroit the following year. John and I were roommates at Ohio College for my first two years before he left me for his lovely wife Judy. I certainly could not blame him for that! He will be missed by his friends and colleagues. I extend my deepest sympathy to his wife Judy and their children.
Steven J Berlin, DPM
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
Sad to hear of the recent passing of retired USAF officer, Gil Yocum, DPM in North Carolina. I first met Gil at my first USAF meeting of DPMs in San Antonio, TX, 1981. He always had a great sense of humor, especially about his exploits during his several military assignments or of uncanny practical comments on the CME lectures at our meetings. He had a passion of riding his motorcycles to work and his golfing hobby. I know he is on “Eagle’s Wings." RIP, Gil.
Joe Agostinelli, DPM, Niceville, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: spler.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE PGY2 OPENING - NYCPM
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine/ Metropolitan Hospital PMSR-RRA program has an immediate opening for a PGY2 resident. We offer a comprehensive 3-year program that offers hands-on training in both the clinic and OR settings with high academic content. The ideal candidate should have transferable credits from their first year of training. Contact: jsturm@nycpm.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy, up to date practice in Sunny, Southwest, FL. ABFAS BC/BQ. EMR, dig x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time OR Part time podiatrists to do home visits in Central NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - MA / NH NORTH SHORE AREA
Seeking a personable podiatrist for an associate position leading to eventual partnership. PT or FT -- Flexible Schedule. Friendly Environment. New Grads Welcome. Excellent Pay. Please email CV to 6westmill@gmail.com
PODIATRIST POSITION – ORLANDO/DAYTONA FLORIDA TERRITORY
Sign On Bonus Available! Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities in the Orlando/Daytona Florida territory. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking a highly motivated individual interested in evolving in private practice to a wealthy and knowledgeable affiliate entity with a large surgical-based podiatry group. Surgeons with a two or three-year residency preferred. Come join and Let’s keep New Yorkers on their feet! Please email your CV to podiatrynewyork@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME POSITION – NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
Immediate position for established one person office BQ/BC. All aspects of podiatry. Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, profit sharing, med mal, health ins, paid CME, vacation. Hospital privileges. Part of a 3-office practice. No weekend office, no nursing homes. jtread6692@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Busy multi-doctor podiatry practice with 5 locations across 3 boroughs looking for a ready to work, surgically trained associate to join our team. Candidates should be personable, driven and hard working. All phases of podiatry including forefoot and rearfoot surgery. Generous salary, malpractice, 401k, and scrubs included. Send resume to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH JERSEY
How would you like to join our busy, fast paced, growing practice in South Jersey? We are looking for a highly motivated, quick learner who is eager to build a successful patient base. Our group of podiatrists work as a team, and we are looking to add to that team. We offer competitive pay with an incentive-based bonus structure, licensure, malpractice, CME, DEA. If you are interested in joining our team, e-mail us at njfootdoctor@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Seeking full-time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Send CV to RussAllen25@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL EAST COAST FLORIDA
Walk into a busy schedule day one in this modern, full scope practice. Must be personable, motivated, and ABPM or ABFAS BQ/BC. Private practice experience preferred. Competitive salary/benefits with clear path to partnership. Excellent area to live and raise a family. Start late 2021. Send CV to podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND/VIRGINIA
Posición inmediata disponible para médico/cirujano podiatra. Práctica muy ocupada con múltiples ubicaciones en Maryland y Virginia. Altos ingresos, grandes beneficios, oficinas modernas, ¡y estamos creciendo! Debe ser bilungueal en español e inglés. Por favor responda con currículum en español e inglés. responder a footgrowth@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIDWEST UNITED STATES
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to join a thriving practice with instant patient volume. Total encompassing practice with advanced Derm / limb salvage / sports med / pediatrics / several types of lasers. Need a competent DPM with surgical skills and office/clinical patient management skills. Early board certification with the ability to outpace your peers economically. Buy-in anticipated after initial contract. Starting six-figure salary with generous bonuses. No nursing homes. PAID-MED-MAL / Vacation / Hospital dues / medical organizational dues/health ins/disability ins/phone & car allowances/401k accessible/5K signing bonus. DPMPROFESSIONAL2021@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Work available in CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL . Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME POSITION – NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
Immediate position for established one person office BQ/BC. All aspects of podiatry. Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, profit sharing, med mal, health ins, paid CME, vacation. Hospital privileges. Part of a 3-office practice. No weekend office, no nursing homes. jtread6692@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
Modern, upscale, all-female group practice seeking energetic, team-oriented and caring FT Associate to join our busy practice. No travel, nursing homes, minimal wound care, or Medicaid. Only ~15% Medicare. Compensation benefits: Salary of $125,000 + generous bonus structure, health insurance, 401K, all professional fees covered (including malpractice), time off for paid CME, scrubs/shoes annually, etc. Looking for a highly motivated and ethical individual with excellent clinical and surgical skills (residency must be 3-year surgical with plans on sitting for the FF & RF boards. Please see our website: www.lexpodiatry.com and email drfreels@lexpodiatry.com your cover letter and CV. Start date is 7/15/22.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- EASTERN PA
Busy podiatry practice in eastern PA. Competitive salary and benefits. Needs to be strong with patient care and hospital work. Good personality a must. Please send resume to premierfootpa@outlook.com or fax resume to (610) 670-5246.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Ankle & Foot Centers of America is one of the largest and fastest-growing podiatric group practices in the country. We are currently looking for a motivated, full-time, board qualified/board-certified foot and ankle surgeon to join as an associate in one of our Georgia office locations. The clinic is located in a rapidly growing area just north of Atlanta. One of our physicians is retiring, so expect to inherit instant patient volume. Newly graduated residents and those with a few years of experience looking for a change are welcome to apply. Please send CV to info@ankleandfootcenters.com
PART TIME ASSOCIATE - OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
Part time associate needed, Oyster Bay, New York. Potential to purchase practice. contact: bombbustr7@aol.com.
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - VARIOUS PODIATRY MEDICAL
MyLabTouch Esoate Ultrasound Machine including vascular modalities • Whitehall Whirlpool Bath P10S • X-Cel X-ray Model P700 including FUJI Digital FCR Prima with image plates • PDM Podiatry exam room chairs • New DME boots various sizes from XS-XL Please email: Ffootdoc@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CONNECTICUT SHORELINE
Beautiful shoreline community, 30 year plus practice still growing, High referrals, Hospitals available Many practice updates. EMR, digital X-ray US. Willing to transition. Great opportunity. email LMH8@aol.com
PRACTICES FOR SALE - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Long established in two Hudson Valley, NY counties. 4 employed podiatrists, experienced staff. Full hospital admitting, surgical privileges. Participation in most commercial, advantage, Medicare & Medicaid. Custom built Office #1 = 1900 sq ft 3-4 tx rms FOR SALE in deal. Office#2 = 1400 sq ft rental 3 tx rms. Contact: podiatrypracticeny@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW JERSEY
15 min. from Philly; 38 y/o practice; all phases of podiatry office and hosp. surgery EMR, digital x-ray, great staff. Grosses 300 K in 2 1/2 days can easily expand to full time. Optional building purchase. Retiring but will stay as long as needed for transition. contact Jay195322@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
Upscale Rittenhouse Square Podiatry Practice. Practice is approximately 85 years in existence. Non-surgical 4 days a week grossing over $300K. Beautiful office setting with three (3) treatment rooms. Mostly fee for service. May consider a buy-in partner or outright sale and doctor can stay for transition. Serious inquiries only. A cream puff practice such as this is a rare find. Please contact at (215) 715-1570 or wallstreetdr@hotmail.com.
DOMAIN NAME FOR SALE - NOMOREBUNION.COM
Nomorebunion.com. Stand out with a name that will always be remembered and showcases your expertise. Perfect for marketing your practice. Best offer. Eastbaypodiatrypractice@gmail.com
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