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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,461 Subscribers Daily
August 28, 2020 #6,755  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Cindy Ana Pavicic, DPM of Southfield, MI winner of last week's prize of a Macy's $100 Gift Card. 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 2021 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth 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. NOTE: We are only requesting Information from 2019 (Pre-COVID-19) .
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***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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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NC Podiatrist Honored as Pandemic Hero
Fox8 is highlighting local heroes who are making sacrifices in their lives to help keep families fed, prepared, and safe during the coronavirus crisis. Tonight’s hero is N’Tuma Jah, DPM, a podiatrist in Archdale. She was recognized for going the extra mile for her patients, which includes traveling to see those who cannot make it to her office during this pandemic. Dr. Jah’s efforts and compassion are much appreciated.
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Dr. Jah graduated from thw Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at V A New York Harbor Healthcare System Brooklyn Campus. She is affiliated with medical facilities Chatham Hospital and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Source: MyFox8.com [8/26/20]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
KY Podiatrist Joins Lexington Podiatry
Michelle Hurless, DPM is the newest associate at Lexington Podiatry, joining Drs. Nicole Freels, Jamie Carter, and Amy Barko.
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Dr. Hurless graduated from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in 2017 and recently completed her residency at The Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, TX under the direction of Dr. Steven Brancheau.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UK Hero Soldier Goes from Military to Podiatry
Could you imagine your whole life changing after a conversation with a stranger? For Felix Lopez, 47, a chance encounter in the rain led him to an entirely new career. “I’d just finished a session at the barracks gym but it was pouring down, so I was sheltering until the rain stopped and got chatting to a U.S .serviceman who was waiting too.” When Felix mentioned he was leaving the parachute regiment, his new acquaintance asked about his plans.
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“I said that some of my friends were doing physiotherapy and that I had always been interested in how things move. He said, ‘you want to be a podiatrist?’ I know it sounds ridiculous, because I’d never even heard of podiatry, but I decided to look into it. From there, I got into university, finishing my podiatry degree in 2001.” While working as a podiatrist in Manchester for NHS Trafford, Lopez took post-graduate courses in the surgical management of foot and ankle problems. “I finally completed my studies in 2016,” says Felix, who is now a consultant podiatric surgeon at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Kent.
Source: Dave Masters, The Mirror [8/22/20]
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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 | |
Considerations for Integrating Medical Transcriptions into Your Practice - Part 1
If you too are looking at leveraging transcription to streamline the operations of your practice, here are a few crucial considerations that will help you make an informed decision:
1) Consider your Workflow - When opting for transcription services, you can’t really follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Every practice is going to be different from the other.
Your workflow—from the preferences of your staff, your specialty, to your practice's specific needs—plays a vital role in influencing what type of transcription service will be most effective for your practice and to what extent should you be integrating it within your operations. It all depends upon how your practice functions, the volume of your documentation, and what your practice can best adapt to.
Source: Ben Walker, Adapted from Physicians Practice [8/12/20]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Harry B. Burke, DPM
Dr. Harry B. Burke peacefully passed away with his children by his side from a short-term illness on August 22nd. He received a degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, in which he graduated cum laude. He established practices in Monaca and Ambridge, in which he treated his treasured employees like his family and served patients in Beaver County for over 40 years.
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He also took great pride in serving as a director of the podiatry residency program for the Medical Center of Beaver and lecturing for the International Foot and Ankle Foundation. Additionally, he received numerous awards in the field of podiatry and served with distinction as a medical residency evaluator.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [8/27/20]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: State Board Limitations for Online CME Credits
Why don't all 50 State Boards allow 100% virtual CMEs for the next licensing renewal period, since virtually all CMEs are now virtual?
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Each DME MAC has a provider portal where Same or Similar can be researched. My CGS is the portal for DME MAC Region B and C. Go to either of those DME MAC homepages and look for the MYCGS link. There are several hurdles in signing up. I’ve been working with their portal managers to make signing up and maintaining one’s subscription less frustrating.
Once on the MY CGS Portal, the claims history button provides a way to input previous “L“ codes and to a search history. There continue to be nuances with the portal which need updating and ...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Thank you Dr. Jacobs for giving us a link to an article which shows an association between arthralgias and myalgias and COVID-19. It is advisable that we all read this paper. What is different, however, between the query I posted and what was discussed in the paper is the timing. The patients who are presenting to us with painful soft tissue pathology are presenting six months after being symptom free of COVID-19. It is now the end of August and the majority of the patients I am seeing with these symptoms had COVID-19 in early March when the disease was rampant in our geographic area.
I am trying to gather information from all of our colleagues and the data gathered might be "meat" for another paper.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Steven D Epstein, DPM
I prefer them during the day as they are. I admittedly don't have a super-busy practice so I can schedule the time out, but the evening times suggested by Dr. Kass would conflict with my personal, non-podiatry time. I did not get into this profession to eat, sleep, and drink it 24/7. On the other hand, they should all be on demand.
Steven D Epstein, DPM, Lebanon, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Who knew a 2,000 year old shoe made of grass could last? |
Here is an ancient Roman shoe from circa 79 CE made out of esparto grass (Boscoreale Antiquarium, Italy).
Source: Submitted by Dr. Ali Ahmed
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Established multispecialty private practice group seeking well trained and ambitious specialist to treat podiatry and wound care patients. Expertise in complex and chronic wounds is needed but residency or wound care certification not required. Full-time and well compensated based on a private practice productivity model with salary and benefits guaranteed. Our experienced team provides beautiful, fully equipped offices with on-site ASCs. We provide trained office staff, marketing and expert revenue cycle management, ensuring doctors can focus on patient care. Excellent opportunity to build a great wound care and podiatry practice as part of a reputable and established company. TWCCJobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
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 throughout Central Florida. 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
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to recruiting@feetareneat.com.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North 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 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 – PENNSYLVANIA
P/T to full time position in a progressive practice. Looking for ethical, motivated DPM. Owner no longer does surgery, so all cases will be done by the person filling this position. Office has EMR, digital X-Ray, EPAT and 3D orthotic scanning. Located in an upscale area. Salary plus P/T malpractice included. Great opportunity to practice in a warm environment with great earning potential as well as full time potential. Email your CV to podresume6@gmail.com
PODIATRY POSITION AVAILABLE – NORTHWEST PA
Well over six figure salary, company car, bonuses. NW PA. Hiring both surgical and non-surgical podiatrists. Email interest and CV to Penndoc@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION- PHOENIX, AZ
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking to fill immediately. Immediate opening must have a current AZ License. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate positions available for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy, established offices in Southern Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with ancillary services onsite. Generous salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and cover letter to: Kyfootdr@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Well-established practice looking to hire an associate for a part time/full time position. Must be surgically trained, willing to work hard, and grow the practice. Highly competitive salary. Modern office with the latest and most advanced equipment. Partnership potential. Please send CV to: Drsteinberg@florhamparkpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH FLORIDA
High volume, progressive full scope practice with multiple-locations throughout South Florida seeks compassionate, motivated ABFAS BQ/BC Associate. Competitive salary and benefits with in-house MRI, CT, Vascular Services, Pathology, Pharmacy, DME, residency involvement, accomplished mentors, and more. Excellent opportunity for surgical volume and diversity to accelerate board certification. Send CV to kkinmon@certifiedfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Our podiatry group is a well-established, busy practice in Orange County, CA, with 2 office locations to serve our patients. Associate positions available for immediate consideration with potential for partnership. Offering competitive compensation. Must have completed 3-year surgical residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to asbpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON STATE
Looking for a motivated, surgically trained new graduate/experienced practitioner to join our team of two podiatrists as associate leading to partner. Diverse practice including two locations in beautiful Kitsap/Olympic peninsula with multi-disciplinary ASC and new regional hospital. contact hr@kitsappodiatry.com
FULL TIME ASSOCIATE – FLORIDA
National comprehensive lower extremity physician group seeks full-time Podiatrist for busy practice in rural town in FL. Ideal combo of small / big city life or love outdoors, hunting or fishing! Established patient base with high growth potential. Great clinic / surgery balance. ABFAS or ABPM BQ/BC. Current FL license preferred. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
With multiple satellite offices - Fast growing area with huge potential- good mix of medical and surgical cases — practice grossing 350 K. — Motivated seller moving out of area - Please respond to cnsky42@speednetllc.com or cvoix20@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE, MOTIVATED SELLER - LOS ANGELES AREA, ENCINO
Thirty four year old practice, turn-key. General podiatry and sports medicine. It’s a great opportunity. Will stay a while to introduce you to the patients and give you my pearls of wisdom. Serious inquiries only please. Drfeet@roadrunner.com 818-798-8733.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PENINSULA SF BAY AREA
Revenues 2019 $671K (+30%), 2018 $515K (+26%), 2017 $409K (+13%) 2016 $316K – Picture yourself 3 years from now and the practice is making $1 million or more. You can do it! With the powerful yet deceptively simple secrets we used! Email newtoslac@yahoo.com so we can start a discussion and provide you with documentation. Don’t Delay: Accepting offers till September 30th ish. P.S. Why are we leaving? Kids are grown. We are ready for a new adventure. Opening practice in another state. P.P.S. Training provided for new practitioners if desired.
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