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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,401 Subscribers Daily
August 09, 2019 #6,480  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MA Podiatrist Discusses Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of your plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue in the arch of your foot—is one of the most common foot injuries for active individuals. “Under normal circumstances, your plantar fascia helps absorb the shock of pounding on pavement,” John Giurini, DPM Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center says. “But repetitive stretching can lead to inflammation and irritation, and even small tears.”
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Dr. John Giurini |
“When caught early, mild cases can be treated conservatively with rest, ice, and stretching to give the inflammation time to heal,” Dr. Giurini says. “In some cases, physical therapy and orthotic devices can be helpful. In more severe or resistant cases, steroid injections and surgical procedures may be necessary to alleviate this pain.”
Source: Newswise [8/6/19]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NH Podiatrist Joins Staff at Memorial Hospital
David Hoeft, DPM has joined Memorial Hospital. Hoeft received his doctor of podiatric medicine from Des Moines University and completed a three-year foot and ankle surgery residency in rear-foot/ankle surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.
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He says he has always wanted to work in medicine. “While playing lacrosse in college, I observed teammates with ankle injuries get back into their game after successful foot and ankle surgeries,” he said. “I was also inspired by the scope of work being done in podiatry while in medical school and continue to be amazed by what can be done to save someone’s foot, ankle, or leg. While I enjoy all aspects of my practice of podiatry, what I like most is helping my patients to get moving again and to reclaim the quality of life they seek.”
Source: Conway Daily Sun [8/7/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
TN Podiatrist Joins AdvancedHEALTH
AdvancedHEALTH, Middle Tennessee's largest, independent, multi-specialty practice, recently announced the addition of Gina Mendoza, DPM of Mendoza Podiatry in Hendersonville, to its growing group of providers. Dr. Mendoza earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences in Miami Shores, FL. She spent one year in podiatric surgery training at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA and Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. Dr. Mendoza then completed two years of surgical training at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
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Her interest in podiatry was started by an early injury. "I suffered from a large laceration on my foot and was unable to walk for months. That incident made me realize how important the foot is. I couldn't return to ballet for quite a long time.” The incident solidified her desire to dedicate her life to helping people avoid disabling injuries like the one she suffered. “Relieving someone’s pain and making them comfortable gives me a lot of satisfaction,” she says. “It’s very gratifying when someone who was in pain when they came into my office is wearing a smile when they leave.
Source: Nashville Medical News [8/6/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
OSF Medical Group Welcomes IL Podiatrist
OSF Medical Group-Podiatric Surgery has welcomed Kyle Wilmes, DPM, to our staff. Dr. Wilmes received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida with an Internship and Residency at Western Reserve Health Education, Youngstown, Ohio.
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Wilmes is an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: River Bender [8/6/19]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
6 Ways to Improve Your Revenue Cycle Management - Part 3
Although most practices have little control over patient coverage types, they can better mitigate financial risk by understanding all the components that impact revenue. Here are six ways to improve your practice’s RCM reimbursement tactics.
3. Determine your 10 most frequently billed codes - In general, these should account for roughly 70 percent of your practice revenue. Once you’ve identified your top 10 billed CPT codes, add fee schedule rates by payer and code to the matrix for an ongoing rate analysis and comparison. This will help you understand which payers are most valuable for your bottom line.
Source: Brian Bellamy, Physicians Practice [7/22/19]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM, Pete Harvey, DPM
I have seen severe cases of erythromelalgia and this might be one of them.
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, NY, NY
I agree with Dr. Pressman. I have been in practice for many years and have treated many gout patients. An acute gout patient will almost “jump” when I open the treatment room door because of pain anxiety. The patient may present using a cane or crutches.
Although symptoms may present almost anywhere on the foot and elsewhere, in my experience, the symptom of redness, pain, and edema caused by gout will almost always present as an area about the size of a quarter over the dorso-medial aspect of either first metatarsal phalangeal joint. The pain is usually exquisite and I tell the patient I am not going to even touch the area to alleviate anxiety. Follow up with labs. Infection should, certainly, also be ruled out.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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Reflecting back to my years as a student, I fondly remember how Carl was so welcoming to student leaders. He became a role model to many of us through his love of podiatry and leadership skills. Much of his time was spent mentoring podiatry students and practitioners to be their best and address challenges along their path. His daughter Jennifer carries his torch forward with deep pride and conviction.
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Todd Lamster, DPM
This is one area that I have to respectfully disagree with Dr. Morelli. First and foremost, in my opinion, the foot is a functional structure. No matter the morphology, no matter what lumps or bumps are present, if it is pain free, then it is working properly for that patient. Performing surgery on a pain-free structure is ill-advised, as there are too many potential complications. Even a slight amount of pain, scarring, or swelling will most likely be viewed as a failure in a patient who was asymptomatic prior to surgery.
I am sure we have all seen the second opinions following a bunion surgery "that wasn't too painful or wasn't causing pain to begin with." "Did the doctor do it right?" "Why is it still swollen?" "Why is my toe stiff?" Don't let the patient decide if surgery is the right course of action. You are the surgeon; you decide.
Todd Lamster, DPM, Scottsdale, AZ
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Appropriate for shark week? |
Source: Bertrand LandrO viaVirtual Shoe Museum
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POST GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Department of Orthopaedics/Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at the
UT Health San Antonio
Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery - This fellowship is a one-year experience during which the Fellow will develop a rational approach to revisional and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. The Fellow will function as a Specialist and participate in the teaching of podiatric medical students and residents, and have ample opportunity to be involved in clinical and basic research projects. The fellowship will provide the podiatric surgeon further expertise in Charcot reconstruction, trauma and deformity correction.
Duration: 1 year (7/1/20 – 6/30/21) Application Deadline: 10/02/2019 Interviews: TBD Stipend: $44,100/Year. Requirements: Completion of 3-year residency; a commitment to a part-time/full-time academic career in podiatric medicine and surgery. Texas License eligible & ABFAS Board Qualification eligible in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (Test Dates & Application Deadlines TBA).
Please upload a letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please direct questions to Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Professor, Fellowship Director, Zgonis@uthscsa.edu
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITION AVAILABLE - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Busy private practice seeking full time associate who is personable, ethical, team oriented and motivated. ABFAS Qualified/Certified in rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please send CV and cover letter to: paifootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS - NORTH OF BOSTON
Well-established, well-rounded, hospital-based practice located just north of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SOUTH NEW JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (LONG BEACH)
Established busy practice looking for a full-time podiatrist. This special doctor should be personal, teachable, motivated and independent. Five or more years of practice experience welcome. Need someone immediately. Please submit a CV with a cover letter and three professional references to PodiatristLB@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a part-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com , should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
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 – NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
DeLoor Podiatry, a fast growing medical practice, is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with a NY license (NJ license is a plus). Available to work in New York and New Jersey. Please send your CVs to deloorpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC AREA
Full time and part time positions available, Multi office practice, hospital and staff privileges as well as insurance panels preferred. All aspects of podiatry, needs to be surgically qualified email resume to contactus@starrettpodiatry.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 - S. E. PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full time associate for growing, multifaceted practice in SE Pennsylvania. Must be ABPS Qualified/Certified, motivated, personable, compassionate and dedicated. Competitive salary + bonus. Forward CVs to podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY CENTER OF NEW JERSEY
We are a fast growing practice in North Jersey with multiple locations, and more to come! We are currently looking for full time- motivated and caring associates to join our practice. Some of the benefits include: competitive salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (vision and dental as well) and paid vacation time, we pay for malpractice and give CME time. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric Medical and Surgical experience in an office based practice! We encourage all who are interested to please submit a CV with a cover letter to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SW FLORIDA
Full time/Part time associate wanted in a multi-faceted practice! Located in Beautiful SW Florida, with offices in Fort Myers and Naples and hospital affiliations throughout. We are looking for BQ/BC doctor to become a part of our family (Buy in Potential) and continue to grow with us. If you are caring, interpersonal and motivated individual with a “patient first” mentality, then please contact us at Podiatricapplication@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY GROUP IN LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY
Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.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 - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Well established practice is looking to expand and have eventual partner and possible even transition to possible buyout. Compensation along with 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Looking for pleasant person, who is desiring to become rearfoot and ankle certified along with skills in wound care and general foot-care. We have a large referral base and new office, digital x-ray, lasers, EMR, etc. Please send CV to scfootdoc@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE- KY, NJ, UPSTATE NY, MN AND PA
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for positions in Norwich, Schenectady and Cooperstown, NY, Southern New Jersey, Eastern Kentucky, Minnesota and Eastern Pennsylvania. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LAS VEGAS, NV
Are you looking for an opportunity where the sky is the limit? Are you interested in a bright future, then our long-standing, busy, and very reputable practice in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada might just be for you! Our practice is diversified and consist of, at risk foot care, sport injuries, trauma, biomechanics, and surgery. Candidate must be eager to work hard, ethical, and preferably surgically trained. Our mentors will provide the rest! Serious inquiries only. Please reply and send resume to nevadafas@gmail.com in order to set up an interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DC METRO AREA
Well-rounded private practice in DC Metro Area seeking motivated, hardworking and ethical part-time or full-time associate with good bedside manner. Includes inpatient, outpatient and assisted living facilities. Strong diabetes and sports medicine population. Practice with EMR, digital x-ray, 3-D orthotic scanning, DME, laser. Email: Admin@insteppodiatrycenter.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MONTANA
Growing podiatry group in Missoula seeking associate for full time position. Must be ABFAS qualified or certified. Partnership opportunity for motivated individual. Minimal call requirements. Look for a promising future and work-life-balance in a growing University town with endless recreational opportunities. Submit CV and cover letter to: westernmontanafootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty wound care and reconstructive surgery group hiring podiatrists to our growing family. Our practice treats wounds within inpatient and outpatient settings. Opportunity for general podiatry cases in brand new surgery center. Benefits include health insurance, 401k plan, and paid vacation time. Salary and bonus structure. E-mail woundcaredocs@gmail.com with CV.
ACADEMIC POSITION – SCHOLL COLLEGE
The Dr. William M. Scholl College Podiatric Medicine is seeking a full-time academic podiatrist to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly credentials and relevant experience. The University encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups underrepresented in their field and those that can add new and valuable perspectives to the academic environment. We are also particularly interested in applicants with a commitment to mentoring and to increasing diversity in the fields of medicine, science and related health professions. Applicants may apply here , EEO/VETS/DISABLED
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Stryker Pneumatic Surgical instruments: Drill Bit, System II Wire Driver includes 6 Metallic Blades, Foot Pedal in original Stryker Surgical box. Complete Surgical Instruments. TO see photos, click here and here. Price negotiable, motivated seller. Call or text 917-589-1870 anytime or email silva.footcare@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Unique opportunity to purchase contemporaneous podiatry practice in beautiful long island north shore, Nassau county. Practice grosses approximately 425k, on non-surgical services only. Approximately 60 patients weekly. Professional building also may be included as part of the sale. Willing to stay on a part time basis indefinitely. bombbustr7@aol.com
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