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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,922 Podiatrists Daily
August 26, 2014 #5,147  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES | |
Congratulations to Dr. Howard Roesen of Newport News, VA, winner of a one night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Quincy Hotel in Washington, DC, including a welcome cocktail and continental breakfast. 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 March 2015 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential 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.
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This week's prize is a dual-core 7" Android tablet.
This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and Non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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ND Podiatrist Discusses Ingrown Toenails
According to Dr. Eric Hart, "Many people trim toenails by tapering the corners so the nail curves with the shape of the toe. But this technique may encourage the toenail to grow into the skin of your toe. The sides or corners of this nail then dig into your skin. The surrounding skin is likely to become swollen and tender and can become infected. The problem most often occurs with the big toe."
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"Shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure also may cause ingrown toenails. Trim toenails straight across, select proper shoe styles and sizes, and respond to foot pain in a timely manner, " says Hart.
Source: Bismarck Tribune [8/25/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Guido LaPorta, DPM was recently presented the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Pennsylvania Education Foundation. Dr. LaPorta earned the award for displaying outstanding commitment to teaching and education in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. LaPorta serves as the director of podiatric medical education and chairman of podiatry at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He resides in North Abington Twp. with his wife, Mary Ann. The couple has four children and eight grandchildren.
Source: Charles Schillinger, The Times-Tribune [8/22/14]
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| RETIRED PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Podiatrist-WWII Veteran Turns 100
Dr. Oswald Chisholm was a sergeant in the Army for four years. So, why did the icing on his birthday cake Saturday call him a colonel? “We call him colonel because he always wanted to be a colonel,” said Ava Gomez, his youngest daughter. So it goes when you turn 100 years old. Chisholm, a podiatrist and a World War II veteran, celebrated his centennial in the company of his family and friends at Wood Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
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Dr. Oswald Chisholm gets a kiss from his youngest daughter Ava Gomez, with his other daughter Sheryl Subawon (Photo: Richard Graulich) |
Chisholm’s parents died when he was 9 years old. He grew up in Jamaica with a family who took him in. When he turned 18, he moved to the United States and later joined the Army. After serving for four years, he left the Army and became a podiatrist, Gomez said.
Source: Kavya Sukumar, Palm Beach Post [8/22/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT | |
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: MO Podiatrist
Before Dr. Clifford Holekamp founded his St. Louis-based chain of podiatric medical centers, Foot Healers, he had thought through how to run a better shop. "At the beginning, I held employees accountable for every detail, including minutiae like office-supply expenses, personal Internet usage, and turning off lights," he says.
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"Because I was tracking such a laundry list of performance measurements, the employees really didn't focus, or excel, on any of them," he says. So, he decided to focus only on the big stuff, such as revenue metrics and customer satisfaction. "While the employees did end up sliding on the minutiae, they improved on the much more impactful metrics," he says. "The result was a higher-performing business with happier employees and less effort."
Source: Barbara Haislip, Wall Street Journal [8/25/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Treat High Heels Like Dessert: IL Podiatrist
High heels are the No. 1 culprit of foot pain for women, according to an American Podiatric Medical Association survey. Nearly half of all women wear heels, and 71 percent of heel-wearers say those shoes hurt their feet, the APMA reports. “With many types of heels, such as very high stilettos, foot pain is hard to avoid,” said Dr. Matthew G. Garoufalis, a podiatrist and immediate past president of the APMA. “But it is possible for women to find a happy mid-point between great looks and great pain.”
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Even if you’re like the average American woman and own nine pairs of high heels, don’t wear them every day. Daily heel-wearing can cause the Achilles tendon to shrink, increasing your risk of an injury while doing activities in flat shoes, including exercise. “Treat heels like dessert,” Garoufalis said. “Don’t wear them all the time, just on special occasions.”
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch [8/24/14]
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Jack Morgan: What are the top three antibiotics that podiatrists should be using?
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Dr. Warren Joseph |
Warren Joseph: If I had to choose three today, I would choose doxycycline, clindamycin, and cefalexin. Each of these is an oldie but a goody.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE
30 year old practice with 5 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hardworking, team player. $160,000 base salary with bonus incentives and benefits. Post-residency experience a plus. Please send resume to ddavidphawk@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY REGION, NY
Hudson Valley Foot Associates has a great opportunity available! We’re a high-volume, diversified, multi-office group practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Great growth for a personable and motivated DPM. Please visit www.hvfa.com and forward cover letter with CV to info@hvfa.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED- NY CITY AREA
For nursing home patient care, one morning/ week, 9-12. Immediate opening for NY State licensed podiatrist. Please send C.V. to pgreenberg@msn.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
Great low stress, full time opportunity for a surgically trained podiatrist in a 2-office full spectrum practice. Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. You are highly motivated, board qualified and have great communication skills. Opportunity for a buy-in/partnership in 2 years. Send cover letter and CV toinfo@qualityfootcare.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME SOUTHERN IL AND EASTERN MO
opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WASHINGTON STATE
Well established, multi office busy practice looking for ethical, motivated podiatrist to work in our offices and see residents in assisted living facilities in greater Seattle area. Russian or Spanish speaking preferred but not required. No weekends. Please send C.V. with salary and benefit expectations omega571@comcast.net
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST WANTED – TEXAS
PSR 24-36 trained multi-dimensional, multi-office group treating a wide range of patients including: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work related injuries. Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Modern offices and equipment. Great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail: Cover letter, CV, Letters of reference to: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Well established practice in Atlantic County looking for a part-time associate. Modern facility with EMR and digital x-ray. Located in a coastal community with a supportive and professional staff. No weekends! Email CV to ShoreDPM@Gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SO CAL COAST
Excellent opportunity for the right doctor. Looking for a young, hard-working, full- time doctor who wants to learn how to run a practice from top to bottom. Need an out-going, very personable doctor to shadow me and practice similarly, someone who would want to take over the practice in the near future. asbf@pacbell.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Kansas City may be the perfect move for you and your family. We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded associate who wants to grow and then own part of an already successful practice. If you are the right candidate for this associate position, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package and you will be working with doctors who are as committed to your success as we are to our own. Go to:www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for busy up-to-date practice in rural Florida. Looking for a long term commitment. PSR 24-36 trained a plus. EHR, digital x-rays, laser, DME dispensing, hospital privileges available. Very little HMO in the area yet. Send CV to HIGHFOOT@Outlook.com
LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES - SOUTHEAST GEORGIA STATESBORO
Willing to live in Rural area in a College town. Beautiful weather year round. Seeking experienced, min of 5 years, Family-oriented podiatrist. If you have a great attitude and you are looking to build a long-term relationship with the practice , Don't miss out on this one. Must be PSR-24 trained. Full range of services including Surgical Suite/ Ambulatory Sx Center in the practice. E-mail cover letter & CV tomelissafoot@atlanticfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
We are looking for a hardworking entrepreneur-minded podiatrist to fill a position. This practice is a Non-surgical clinic based practice. Competitive salary with full benefits available. Respond with CV to e-mail: Podiatryflorida@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
Associate wanted to join a 4 physician/4 facility organization. Must be residency trained and have great work ethic. You will be assisted by a well-trained staff and have comfort knowing there will be Board Certified Surgeons who have your back. Salary plus incentive. Reply to: paulapmac@me.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN VIRGINIA
Private Orthopaedic Group Practice in seeking rear foot surgically trained podiatrist. Surgical suite on-site; surgical and wound care privileges at 1 hospital. BC or BE required. Base salary + bonus + benefits. Will acquire established practice from podiatrist who is relocating. Email Lindsay McHone, Practice Administrator at lindsayathoc@ntelos.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NOVEON LASER SYSTEM
Noveon Laser System for onychomycosis, Nomir Medical; Purchased new in 2013, asking $20,000 OBO. Please email mark@rfa8.comcastbiz.net or call: (724) 516-2700.
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
OFFICE FOR SALE - DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
20 year old practice in a very high traffic area. Serious inquiries only. Email bafamt@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT
60 miles to Manhattan, 15 miles to Westchester county.Busy solo practice, grossing 250k on 2.5 days a week. Extremely low overhead. Beautiful office building with EMR. Practice shares space and staff with 6 MDs. Amazing referral base and growth potential. All surgery is currently referred out. Serious inquiries only contact: Samalsal@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – AUSTIN TX
Motivated seller. Podiatry practice for sale in a prestigious, highly trafficked area in Austin TX. Very busy, extremely well established multiple podiatry office, consistently seeing up to 80 patients daily and performing over 300 surgeries a year. 8 fully equipped treatment rooms, MLS laser and toenail lasers, digital x-rays, etc. Extremely lucrative practice with strong growth potential. Price reduced to sell quickly. Some financing possible. Serious inquiries only to Jeff Rabkin @ 512-293-7559 or jefreetx@hotmail.com
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