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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,412 Subscribers Daily
September 04, 2019 #6,498  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 Alison Garten, DPM of Charlotte, NC, winner of last week's prize a $100 Macys 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 2020 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.
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This week's prize is a La Crosse WiFi Projection Alarm Clock. To begin survey, click here.
***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 MEDIA | |
Less Pain and Infections with MIS Bunion Surgery: TX Podiatrist
No one likes to talk about bunions, but more people have them than you think. Doctors perform about half a million bunion surgeries every year. “A bunion is caused by many different things," said Foot and Ankle Specialist of Corpus Christi's Corey Goolsby, DPM. "It could be arthritic, gout -- believe it or not -- can cause bunion deformities; Also, footgear can cause bunions, whether you are wearing too narrow of a shoe. I always recommend people to get into wider shoes, because that bump can rub a narrow shoe and be really irritated.”
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For those who need surgery, Dr. Goolsby, is one of the first area doctors to perform a minimally invasive surgery. “So what we are doing is small micro-incisions for this bunion correction," he said. "It is about three little poke holes that are less than five millimeters, or shorter than a pencil head of an eraser." With this technique, patients will typically have less pain and swelling after surgery, with a lower risk of infection.
Source: Roland Rodriguez, KRIS-TV [9/2/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist Joins Blessing Physician Services
Mark Wavrunek, DPM, a doctor of podiatric medicine, has joined the Blessing Physician Services Department of Podiatry. He has a medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago.
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Dr. Mark Wavrunek |
Dr. Wavrunek completed a podiatric medicine residency at Community Health Network and a foot and ankle reconstructive fellowship at American Health Network, both in Indianapolis.
Source: Herald-Whig [9/1/19]
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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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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of John "Skip" Hickey, DPM
Dr. John Hickey, or “Skip” as he was known, was raised in National City, and had been a fixture in the medical community of Chula Vista since establishing his practice in 1965. He graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. He was the first podiatrist on staff at what is now Scripps Mercy Chula Vista and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He was also the Chief of Podiatry Services at Mt Helix General Hospital. He was well published in podiatric medical journals and holds several patents for medical devices.
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Dr. John Hickey |
Dr. Hickey held many elective offices in the San Diego Podiatric Medical Association, and was a past Board Member of Lions International. He had also served on the Board of Directors of Synanon of San Diego and The Starlight Center for Developmentally Handicapped.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Murray B. Goldstein, DPM
From: Spencer F. Dubov, DPM
Podiatric Medicine has lost an iconic member this April 19th as Murray B. Goldstein, DPM of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away after a heroic battle with cancer at the age of 94. Murray began his podiatric medical practice in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, New York in 1951 following his service in the U.S. Army, and graduating from the M.J. Lewis College of Podiatry (Now the New York College of Podiatric Medicine).
As President of the New York Podiatric Medical Society, together with members of the New York State Board, Murray was instrumental in...
Editor's note: Dr. Dubov's extended-length letter can be read here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Jay Berenter, DPM
In response to the question about to where to find a scribe, I have been using HelloRache, a virtual scribe service for over 2 years. They provided me with an excellent virtual scribe who is based in the Philippines and is "in" our office daily. He is efficient, on-time every day, and dedicated to his job. My staff and I consider him a vital and trusted employee (I even got an invitation to his upcoming wedding next month). This service comes at a fraction of the cost of a scribe that is based locally. I highly recommend taking a look.
Jay Berenter, DPM, San Diego, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Dave Williams, DPM
I have used HelloRache for about a year and have been happy with their services. They use ZOOM as their video chat and it hasn’t failed yet. My scribe can hear us clearly and we can hear her. She has direct access to my EHR and creates a “draft” note for me to review and sign later. She is based in the Philippines, but the company’s main office is in Arizona. All scribes have medical experience. You can interview your scribe before you hire them. You pay HelloRache every 2 weeks and they take care of the rest.
Dave Williams, DPM, El Paso, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1 | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
I agree with Dr. Branks and would like to offer an aside anecdote. Many years ago, I removed a 3-R neuroma from a lady’s foot. During the procedure, I heard an abnormal “click” at the tip of the 15 blade. The neuroma was out and further dissection revealed a hard cartilaginous material deep in the space. Removal of the “object” revealed itself as the skeletal remains of the dorsal fin of a fish. Upon questioning, she actually recalled an incident of sharp pain in her foot while walking on a Galveston beach many years prior. She healed well.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Dan Chaskin, DPM
Thank you PM News, for bringing Richard Willner's accomplishments to our attention. Even more importantly, thanks for mentioning there is someone available to defend podiatrists and physicians against a sham peer review.
Dan Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Toetally customized shoe (Photo: Minjoo Chae) |
Source: Kim Hyeyoung via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 - SOUTHWEST FL
Immediate Position. Associate for busy practice. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Great interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. EMR, dig x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000 and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE/WORK TO OWN POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed for busy growing practice in south Jersey. Multiple locations with interdisciplinary work. Facets include private practice, government contracts, DME, and both surgical and conservative care. ABPS qualification or certification necessary. Competitive package starting at $125k and a great opportunity to join a growing successful team. Partnership/ownership available. Must have or obtain an active NJ license. Please send cv to hhfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking full time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgicenter privileges. No nursing homes! Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Deadline for North Carolina license application is September 9th. please send cv to ncfootandankledoc@gmail.com
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
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SOUTH NEW JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OCALA – OR - JACKSONVILLE, 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 the Ocala, FL area. 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
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. $140k salary plus bonus . E-mail woundcaredocs@gmail.com with CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLINTON, MARYLAND
Established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist for our Clinton, MD location. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Great location near Washington D.C. and Virginia! Please send C/V to marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA
Great opportunity in South Tampa for sports medicine, reconstruction. One office, busy clinic, seeing all ages, athletes, and an affluent community. Orthotics, shockwave, stem cell, PRP, minimal RFC and wound care, outpatient surgery. Opportunity in wound centers if interested. Bq/bc surgical podiatrist. Email resume and case logs to drbootztampa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate positions open for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy central office in the beautiful Somerset/Lake Cumberland KY and in our Bowling Green location. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV to: kypodjob@gmail.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 - 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
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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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (JUST SOUTH OF CHAMPAIGN)
Highly motivated to sell practice. Great demand for a residency trained podiatrist to take over busy practice located in Charleston/Mattoon. Buy on contract for $2,000 a month with an upfront deposit and secure mortgage on building after 24 mos. Purchase practice for $130K includes building all equipment, computers, EHR, billing software and receivables. Staff will stay. Revenues are $350K gross/yr. Established in 1992. Contact 217-549-1887 or drjoe@myfeethurt.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND
Established 22+ year. Grossing over 450K 3 days a week all palliative. Digital x-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, EMR. Turn-key set up, ideal for a new practitioner, can easily increase revenue with surgery and wound care. Priced for immediate sale, owner is retiring and will help with transition. Send inquiries to beachhouse179@gmail.com
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