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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,921 Podiatrists Daily
August 29, 2014 #5,151  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2014- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
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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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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
IL Podiatrist Performs Unique Procedure to Save Dancer's Career
Fourteen-year-old Jacalyn Tatro’s worst fears happened last year in front of an audience of judges evaluating her dance technique at a national dance competition in New York City. The young Naperville dancer landed awkwardly on one ankle, rupturing her anterior talofibular ligament--the main ligament of the ankle. Flash forward to a year later and Tatro made a remarkable comeback, winning the same competition she injured her ankle at.
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Dr. Lawrence Kosova |
Fortunately, her mom knew a gymnast who had been successfully treated for a lower limb injury by Naperville board certified podiatric physician Lawrence Kosova, DPM. “I repaired her ankle by not locking it down or tightening her ankle as I normally would,” he explained. “I fixed her loose, since I had to keep her injured ankle as loose as her hypermobile other ankle. I also used her ligament as a graft to support this fix, since it was just falling off,” Kosova said. He had researched similar injuries and possible surgical approaches in the medical literature but found nothing similar.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Children's Foot Problems Should be Treated Early: Canadian Podiatrist
Correcting foot problems in children is relatively easy because children’s bones and joints are flexible. But left untreated, these problems can cause pain and severe complications once the child is an adult. Dr. Marilyne Langlois is the owner of Clinique Podiatrique Kirkland. A certified podiatrist, Langlois completed a four-year program to become a doctor of podiatric medicine from the only podiatry school in Quebec, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. She completed an internship in the United States before returning home to Montreal.
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Dr. Marilyne Langlois |
Every child should see a podiatrist for an evaluation around the age of 2 or 3. Common foot and posture problems begin when a child starts to walk. Signs of a problem are flat feet, feet that point inward or outward, excessive falling when the child walks or runs, and—rarely, since it’s less common at a young age—complaints of foot or back pain.
Source: The Gazette [8/27/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
GA Podiatrist Discusses Overcoming Practice Management Challenges
Dr. David Helfman, CEO of Village Podiatry Centers, recently appeared on Top Docs Radio with host Charles Hall. The segment touched on the challenges faced when starting the solo practice in 1992 and discusses the unique approach Dr. Helfman took in order to create a thriving business. Village Podiatry Centers has grown substantially over the past couple of decades and is now recognized as the largest podiatric practice in the Southeast. With over 30 offices in Metro Atlanta and Middle Georgia, the practice continues to evolve despite the rapid changes within the healthcare market.
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(L-R) Charles Hall, Top Docs Radio Host and Dr. David Helfman |
Dr. Helfman is also Chairman of the Board for Extremity Healthcare Incorporated (EHI), the holding company in which Village Podiatry Centers is a part. EHI provides various professional services such as consulting, billing/collections, management services, interfaces with third-party contracting, marketing, etc.
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| PHARMACEUTICAL NEWS | |
FDA Okays Submicron Diclofenac (Zorvolex) for Osteoarthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved diclofenac capsules (Zorvolex, Iroko Pharmaceuticals) for the management of osteoarthritis (OA) pain, the company announced today. OA pain is the second indication for Zorvolex, first approved by the FDA in October 2013 for mild-to-moderate acute pain in adults, as reported by Medscape Medical News.
The recommended dosages are 18 or 35 mg 3 times per day for acute pain and 35 mg 3 times daily for OA pain. Zorvolex is the first FDA-approved low-dose nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) developed by using proprietary SoluMatrix Fine Particle Technology, the company notes in a news release. The drug contains diclofenac as submicron particles that are approximately 20 times smaller than their original size. The reduction in particle size provides an increased surface area, leading to faster dissolution, the company says.
Source: Megan Brooks, Medscape [8/25/14]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Pseudomonas and Group B Strep
From: Michael H Theodoulou, DPM
I had a very similar presentation in an older patient. There were positive wound cultures with Pseudomonal colonization. The condition was non-responsive to antimicrobial therapy systemically, and topically with vigilant local care. Biopsy eventually confirmed an invasive squamous cell carcinoma. If this condition fails to respond as one would expect on a timely basis, consider a biopsy.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL)- PART 1 | |
RE: Foot in Wallet Disease
From: David Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD
We believe this article in Diabetes Care to be the first data to show what happens when podiatric care is removed from a system in a geographic area.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Podiatric Medicine and Colorectal Cancer
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
The broad spectrum of podiatric medicine and its implications to other fields of medicine and surgery are too often marginalized by the profession. The current issue of Diabetes Care (August 2014; 37:2296-2301)) published by the American Diabetes Association includes an article by Margolis, Hoffman, and Weibe entitled, "Lower-Extremity Amputation Risk Is Associated With Variation in Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Reponses." Among the dramatic conclusions of this study is that regional variation (i.e. geographic) in colorectal cancer screening was associated with regional variation in lower extremity amputation (LEA). Regions that had the higher rates of LEA had lower rates of colon cancer screening.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3 | |
RE: Request for Volunteer Podiatrist to Train Staff in Diabetic Foot Management in Nepal
From: Paul Roche
Green Pastures Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is a leprosy referral hospital and rehabilitation center for people with spinal cord injuries, amputations, stroke, cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The staff includes physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and orthotics and prosthetic technicians. Staff have considerable experience in preventing disability through making protective shoes, mobility devices, and aids for daily living.
Staff have many years of experience in managing leprosy patients with insensitive feet through providing...
Editor's note: Mr. Roche's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR)MEDICAL/LEGAL - PART 1A | |
From: Richard W. Boone, Sr., Esq,
In addition to all of the pitfalls so correctly and astutely mentioned by Dr. Jacobs, sale of prescription medications by a physician in the physician's office may be a violation of the pharmacy laws in some states. In Virginia, for instance, it is a felony for any physician (MD, DPM, or DO) to prepare and sell prescription medications unless the physician is also licensed as a pharmacist.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Jacobs is correct when he states, "In-office compounding has been around a long time." My dad is a retired pharmacist. When I was little kid in the 1950s, I remember visiting his drug store. In those days, pharmacists were not highly educated professionals. Their roles were often reduced to taking pills out of a stock bottle, counting them out into a small plastic bottle, and slapping a label on it. In those days, all physicians wrote for compounds, and my father showed me how he would hand-make ointments, cough syrups, pills, and suppositories based on physicians' prescriptions (which were always written in Latin). With compounding pharmacies, the profession has come full circle and pharmacists are once again doing the work that measures up to their years of intense training.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME)NES STORIES | |
From: Gerald Mauriello, Jr., DPM
Will Mr. Brown also sign similar legislation for lawyers and politicians?
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Owner desires to sell and transition from practice. Practice open full-time, recently implemented EHR and attested for MU Stage 1. Approximately one mile from newly constructed hospital. Opportunity to grow surgical volume and patient base. Priced to sell. Contact: Mike Crosby at MCrosby518@gmail.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
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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Practice serving beautiful, historic, Savannah, Georgia and the Low Country seeking a second, full or part-time Board-eligible/Certified podiatrist. practice has solid patient and physician referral base. Surgery, general podiatry, wound care and specializing in diabetic foot care. Service area nursing homes. Superior Medical Assistants, Scribe, scheduling, administrative support and EMR technology. Income guarantee the first two years with bonus potential. Offer generous benefit package, including moving allowance. Great opportunity for highly motivated and ethical professional, with excellent patient skills. Bilingual ability a plus. Send CV and location to U.W. Plummer at drjadandy@yahoo.com. For additional information contact Mrs. Plummer at 912-927-8011.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PART-TIME - NJ
Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky’s the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, NJ. For further information, email to njfootankle@yahoo.com or fax to 201-261-0058.
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
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 - REDDING, CALIFORNIA
Looking for motivated podiatrist licensed in California for a part- time position with possibility of full-time. Please send CV to tjsong01@hotmail.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.
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.
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 to melissafoot@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 - 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
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
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