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August 17, 2022 #7,318  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Congratulations to Dr. Brian Zale of Rosenberg, TX, winner of last week's prize of a Dermlite GL dermatoscope (value $395) sponsored by McClain Laboratories. We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the February 2023 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this anonymous survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win. To begin survey, click here.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Can Cause Tingling Feet: IL Podiatrist
Tingling feet isn’t a medical term, but doctors definitely know what it means. It can present itself in a number of ways, says Melissa Lockwood, DPM, a podiatrist at Heartland Foot & Ankle Associates in Bloomington, Illinois. “It can feel like your foot fell asleep and you’re trying to wake it up, or it can feel like your foot is completely numb,” she adds. “It can sometimes be quite painful and burning.”
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is basically like carpal tunnel syndrome but for your feet, Dr. Lockwood says. The condition is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve (which is found in your foot) and can cause symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness in your foot, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Treatment involves taking anti-inflammatory medications or getting steroid injections into the tarsal tunnel to relieve pressure and swelling. In more severe cases, surgery may be needed.
Source: Korin Miller, Women's Health [8/14/22]
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| PODIATRISTS AND STUDENT DEBT | |
NC Podiatrist Owes $895K in Student Debt
Kathleen LaRose, DPM, a podiatrist in North Carolina, graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991, having borrowed $277,000 in federal loans. Thirty one years later, she owes $895,512.97 in student debt, which Insider verified — all while on an income-based repayment plan that should have granted her loan forgiveness three years ago.
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While she was in her doctoral and residency program, Dr. LaRose’s loans were placed on in-school deferment, which lets borrowers postpone loan payments until after graduation. But since her student loans were unsubsidized, interest continued to accrue during that period, adding to her principal balance and causing the debt to surge. “I thought, ‘I’m going to be working with a doctorate in this country, so I’ll make a lot of money and be able to pay this,'” Dr. LaRose, now 55, told Insider. “But I never ended up making a ton of money, and I’ve maintained the monthly income-contingent payments, and they’ve never been in arrears. But they’re just wildly out of control now.
Source: Atlanta Business Journal via Insider [8/14/22]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
20th Podiatric Residency Education Summit East Returns to Live In-Person
The 20th PRESENT Podiatric Residency Education Summit East took place live in-person this past weekend after running virtually for the last 2 years due to COVID. A lecture program with contributions by residents and residency directors was ably designed and chaired by Drs. Harold Schoenhaus with Robert Frykberg and Marie Williams (Co-Chairs). Suhad Hadi, DPM chaired a well-attended faculty development workshop for residency directors, featuring presentations by Johnny Alayon, DPM and veteran residency directors Marie Williams, DPM, and Jarrod Shapiro, DPM.
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(L to R): Residency Rumble winners Drs. Guang Yang, Calvin Hensley, Mutjtaba Qureshi, Samantha Dunn, and Jonathan Fung. |
The culmination of the event was the traditional Residency Rumble academic game show with questions contributed by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and sponsored by Ortho Dermatologics. The 1st-Place prize of $500 went to Mutjtaba Qureshi, DPM of St. Mary’s General Hospital, Passaic, NJ. The 2nd-Place prize of $250 went to Calvin Hensley, DPM of DVA Salem, VA. The 3rd-Place prize of $200 went to Jonathan Fung, DPM of St. Barnabus Hospital, Bronx, NY. The 4th-Place prize went to Guang Yang, DPM of Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, and the 5th-Place prize went to Samantha Dunn, DPM of Stony Brook University Hospital, NY. The 21st PRESENT Podiatric Residency Education Summit Midwest will take place live in-person at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, IL on September 9-11.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Four Ways Physicians Can Minimize Interruptions
Interruptions are a chief impediment for doctors and medical office staff when it comes to getting things done. Here's how to deal with them.
1. Monitor, but do respond.
Doctors and medical office staff keep their communication technology at hand and periodically check to see who has left a message, and then immediately turn back to the task at hand. By briefly monitoring the calls and text messages that come in, but not responding to them, they are able to turn back quickly to their work and make good progress. You may have already gravitated towards this procedure, but now let’s up the ante.
Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [8/8/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: How Long to Apply Phenol in a Chemical Matrixectomy
From: Howard E. Friedman, DPM
I recently came across an article about the well-established chemical matrixectomy procedure (P&A) which challenged the conventional technique of 3 one-minute applications of phenol to kill the nail matrix. The authors tested various time applications and concluded that one 1-minute application had the same outcomes as longer applications with less side-effects and quicker healing.
The article is titled, “Comparison of phenol applications of different durations for the cauterization of the germinal matrix: an efficacy and safety study" Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2009;43(4):298-302 doi:10.3944/AOTT.2009.298
Howard E. Friedman, DPM, Suffern, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
RE: ABFAS vs. ABPM
From: Allen Jacobs, DPM
The ABPM surgical CAQ question is emblematic, not unique, to the “surgical certification” issue in podiatry. For many years, this profession has offered alternatives to ABPS now ABFAS for “certification” in foot and ankle surgery. Whether such alternative "certifications" have been accepted for credentialing at the local level is another matter. Additionally, our profession has accepted 2 levels of “recognized” certification, foot and rear foot ankle. Therefore, the concept of “party qualifying” a podiatrist for surgical privileging is neither a unique nor recent concept.
The issue is to what extent should an ABPM member be trusted to provide surgical services, and who should determine the extent of those privileges. A gastroenterologist may perform an endoscopic examination but not a bowel resection. A general dentist may perform extractions or uncomplicated root canals but not a...
Editor's note: Dr. Jacobs' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Lawrence Oloff, DPM
The last published statement concerning the CAQ by the board ABPM is incredulous. To put in writing that a test that is designed to measure competency is too difficult for its constituency, so they are going to create a test that accepts a lower level of competency is pretty disturbing. And to use gender reasons as one of the reasons to popularize that stance is beyond disturbing. I believe one of the purposes of board credentialing is to protect the public, yet this seems to have been discarded.
The gripe here seems to be that a lot of the members seem to be concerned that the bar to pass the surgery boards is too high. I can appreciate that stance, but not one that takes to lower standards by another board whose members want a less intense examination. Tackle the problem of...
Editor's note: Dr. Oloff's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1C | |
From: Ivar E Roth DPM, MPH
Concerning Allen Jacobs’ comments, I could not agree more with Dr. Jacobs. At my local hospital, you must be board certified to apply for surgical privileges. Most of the younger doctors here are using the ABPM as their board to qualify. The hospital thinks a board is a board and has been accepting ABPM as an equal board to ABFAS certification. This is because the doctors applying are saying it is an equal. In my opinion, these doctors are disingenuous. I know for a fact that one of them could not pass or qualify for the ABFAS, but yet thinks he can pull the wool over the eyes of the hospital administration and so far this has worked. Until it is firmly determined that ABPM is not officially recognized as a surgical equivalent, this charade will continue. It is my opinion that ABFAS needs to go on the record and send out letters to all the hospitals in the U.S. and clear up this matter.
Ivar E Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
I'm very sad to hear that Scott Becker has passed away. We enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow orthotic laboratory owners over the past decades. Although we only spent time together at the many podiatry conferences and trade shows we attended, we were friends and I will miss Scott. Sending love and condolences to Scott's family and friends.
Paul Langer, McClain Labs
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RE: The Passing of Jon "Scott" Becker
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Jon Scott Becker. Most of us knew him as Scott, the owner of JSB Orthotics. But I think most will agree that Scott had an incredible personality and very much like me, a passion for podiatry. He displayed at almost every podiatry conference and because of his innovation and devotion to his craft, he became quite successful. Scott was one of the many people I looked forward to seeing at the podiatry conferences, but one of the few that had I had the pleasure to spend time with. My condolences go out to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Dominic Bianco, Bianco Instruments LLC, Catharpin, VA
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Part time associate position available in Monmouth/Ocean County area. Great opportunity for residents and recent grads. We have 2 offices and also provide services to several nursing facilities. Excellent opportunity to supplement your current practice or for those looking for a great work/life balance. Contact: podiatrynj1212@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for a new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership/equity opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice142@gmail.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 AVAILABLE - WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (BOONE, NC)
A well-established growing podiatric group practice is looking for a hardworking, ethical, highly motivated person to join our team. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Candidates must have or in the process of obtaining a North Carolina license for this position. Associate position can lead to partnership. Please send resume to: info@msppso.com
FULL TIME DPM PODIATRY POSITION - BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
Our growing multi-practice group is looking to hire skilled podiatrists to join our team. We are seeking full-time DPMs with current NC license, or registered to sit for the NC license exam October 29, 2022. We provide the right candidate full time compensation and benefits package of up to $215,000 per year. Boone is a four-season town offering snow skiing, hiking and watersports all within 20 miles. Boone has a vibrant arts and culture scene as well as being home to Appalachian State University. Interested candidates please send resume to jenny.pan@btcapgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- FT/PT GULF COAST AND HILL COUNTRY, TX
Constantly growing practice looking for associates to provide care to residents of Nursing Homes and ALF's in the greater Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas. Excellent compensation and extremely flexible schedule. For info email: t.fisher@thebestfootforward.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK
Metropolitan Practice is looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Compensation: $150,000 plus PTO, 401K, and insurance. Please send your resume to daria.nichiforova@deloorpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EVANSTON, IL
Full time podiatry associate needed for busy well rounded practice in Evanston, IL. Email: rebregbob@hotmail.com Robert Gerber, DPM Cell (773) 852-0106
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MEMPHIS, TN
Modern practice in Memphis, TN seeking PSR 36/fellowship trained/board qualified/certified podiatric surgeon with entrepreneurial spirit. Experienced practitioners with private practice skills also welcome to apply. The candidate should be comfortable with a busy office schedule and should be ready to see all patients and treat all ages, demographics, pathologies including diabetic foot care. Hospital management skills. The practice is equipped with modern technology. The practice needs a well-trained, well rounded, motivated “go getter”. Start Jan 2023. Salary plus bonus with benefits. TN is low cost of living/no income tax. Submit LOI, CV, 3 references to utoepia8637@gmail.com.
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of foot & ankle care, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com.
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat, busy, modern offices. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, free health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, 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. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office podiatry practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Excellent mix of general podiatry, surgery (forefoot and rearfoot) and diabetic wound care. We service Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Greene, and Delaware counties. Ample growth opportunity for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Excellent wound care opportunity, if desired. info@hvfa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PA
Excellent opportunity for hard-working Associate needed for busy Western PA Practice with skills in wound care especially surgical, office care and hospital surgery and consultations. Board qualified in forefoot and rearfoot surgery with desire to achieve certification. Please send CV to: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. 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. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EASTON, MD
Single physician practice is seeking an associate interested in owning a thriving office and senior living facilities based practice. Office is located in Easton, MD. There is an opportunity to develop a surgical aspect to the practice. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please contact for information Tidewaterpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
Multi doctor practice in Midtown Manhattan is looking for a full time/Part time podiatrist. Please send CV to: cfcviv@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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES COASTAL
Well established and growing 35+ year practice with a full-time, associate-to-partnership opportunity for a motivated, friendly individual. The practice encompasses a full scope of podiatric treatment, including routine care, wound care, peds, sports med, surgery. Very competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to airportpodiatrygroup@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, WV
U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Charleston, WV - part of the fast-growing metropolitan area of Charleston. We are a growing group of 153 providers and 98 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in WV to be considered for this position.
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 – TAMPA, FLORIDA
IMMEDIATE!! Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Tampa, Florida. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to floridapodiatryfootcare@gmail.com
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Assistant Professor, Podiatric Medical Education
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking one full-time Assistant Professor to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic lectures, clinical workshops, and clinical education. https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/employment/ Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is dedicated to creating and fostering a diverse academic environment. EOE, Including Disability / Vets
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN OH
Busy solo doctor practice for sale. Great location. High volume practice with 40% of services cash basis. Staff well trained to support medical leadership. Practice has current technology and provides cutting edge care in the ambulatory setting. Opportunity awaits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX
Recently remodeled, well established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX (northeast suburb of Houston). Fully stocked with four exam rooms, exam chairs, instruments, digital x-ray equipment, autoclave, computers, and phones. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
20 year, non-surgical, mostly cash practice, with a large DME volume available. 200K/yr. income based on a stress free 20-hour work week. Unlimited growth potential. Easily transferrable to any podiatrist. Come live the dream! Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - GREATER SEATTLE WASHINGTON AREA
Three-office practice grossing over $2 million. Each office has digital x-ray, diagnostic US, Anti-fungal Laser. Practice also has EMR, therapeutic laser, Sanexas, C-Arm, RDP, molecular lab, smart LEDA and equipment to perform MIS in the office. Send letter of interest to seattlefootdoctor@yahoo.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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