|
|
|
|
|
PMNews
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
| PM News | |
The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,486 Subscribers Daily
September 06, 2016 #5,746  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
E-mail us by hitting the reply key.
COPYRIGHT 2016- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
|
|
| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Shipley of Mt. Airy, NC, winner of last week's prize, a Macy's gift card (Value $100). 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 2017 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.
 |
|
This week's prize |
This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
|
|
|
| NEW CME ARTICLE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE |
 |
|
September 2016 CME |
You can Earn 50 CPME-Approved CME Contact Hours Online
Earn 15 Contact Hours for only $210 ($14 per credit)
CLICK HERE
Choose any or ALL (50 CME Contact Hours) from the 20 CME articles posted
You Can Now Take Tests and Print Your CME Certificates Online
|
|
| PODIATRISTS AND MEDICAL EDUCATION | |
Four Texas Podiatrists Advance in Academic Promotion at Texas Medical Schools
Four Texas podiatrists received academic promotion September 1, 2016. At University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Texas, George Liu, DPM and Michael VanPelt, DPM, were promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. Javier Lafontaine, DPM, MS was promoted to the rank of Professor of Plastic Surgery.
 |
|
(L-R) Drs.George Liu, Michael VanPelt, Javier Lafontaine, & Naohiro Shibuya |
At the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine at Temple, Texas, Naohiro Shibuya, DPM, MS was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Surgery.
|
|
| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Celebrates Labor Day at St. Rocco’s Feast
When the Italian stone mason who settled in Orleans County to work the quarries erected a church, they named it for a saint venerated in their hometowns. The spirit of those whose hands built it, and their proud heritage, is refreshed each year with a re-awakening in a nearby field filled with food, bocce, and music. St. Rocco’s feast day is marked in mid-August, but the festival of his namesake church is always held on the Sunday before Labor Day, drawing in an annual crowd that overwhelms the park.
 |
|
Dr. Ross Fanara |
Dr. Ross Fanara, a retired podiatrist from Batavia, said he has been celebrating the festival of Rocco, a patron saint for the poor, for 25 years. “The hospitality, the food, the friendships ... it’s wonderful,” said Fanara, whose culinary course started with a bowl of pasta fagioli before moving to a small plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
Source: Jim Krencik, The Daily News [9/4/16]
|
|
| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
GA Podiatrist Celebrates 50 years of Star Trek
The first episode of Star Trek was broadcast 50 years ago this week, on Sept. 8, 1966. The TV series was only on the air as long as a Red Shirt’s career in Starfleet, yet it has somehow endured, evolving into six (soon to be seven) TV series and 13 motion pictures. Resistance to its cultural impact has been futile.
 |
|
Dr. Gary Fields (Photo: Melanie Boyd) |
Dr. Gary Fields, a Carrollton podiatrist, remembers when the show was first broadcast. As a kid growing up in New York City, he had already spent a lot of time watching scary movies about space aliens. When NBC began promoting the show in the fall of 1966, he was looking forward to the first broadcast. From the start, he said, the show was unlike any other science fiction he had seen. “It involved human beings for the most part intermixing and developing relationships,” he said. “Not just with other cultures, but with other beings from other planets, with different thoughts, different ideas, different concepts.”
Source: Ken Denney, Times-Georgian [9/3/16]
|
|
| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Currently, we evaluate residents and have set benchmarks with the number of cases performed. Is this the best way to evaluate competence?
 |
|
Dr. Sam Mendicino |
Sam Mendicino: For outstanding wound care residencies, residents are forced to get the minimum activity value (MAV) for surgical cases, and great surgical programs are forced to get enough biomechanical patients to work up. I’m not smart enough to treat wounds; I send those patients to others with more experience. I have always favored the dental model (in which dentists can chose a specialization, e.g., orthodontics, periodontics, etc.).
Meet the Masters is broadcast each Tuesday night at 9 PM (EST). This week's guest is to be announced. You can register for future events by clicking here
|
|
| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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.
|
| Today's Featured Article |
|
|
|
| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Five Ways to Decrease Patient Wait Times - Part 6
Improving access is a win-win
Wait times are only going to become more of a concern as care demand increases, along with patients being forced to pay out-of-pocket. Patients who must wait months for an appointment will likely take their care needs and their dollars elsewhere. By decreasing wait times and improving physician capacity, practices can gain a competitive advantage in their markets, increase patient satisfaction, and ensure prompt high-quality care.
Source: Johanna Epstein, Physicians Practice [8/28/16]
|
|
| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
RE: Updated Taxonomy Codes for DPMs
An updated set of taxonomy codes has been developed and is set to go into effect January 1, 2017 (for some Medicare contractors, October 1, 2016). It is of utmost importance that you check your taxonomy coding which you submitted to Medicare. The following are accepted codes for podiatrists:
Podiatrist - 213E00000X [definition] Foot & Ankle Surgery - 213ES0103X[definition] Foot Surgery - 213ES0131X [definition] Primary Podiatric Medicine - 213EP1101X[definition] Public Medicine - 213EP0504X [definition] Radiology - 213ER0200X [definition] Sports Medicine - 213ES0000X [definition].
It is especially important to note that for podiatrists, General Practice - 213EG0000X [definition], is being eliminated. Therefore, if you are registered with Medicare under this taxonomy code, you may need to contact your MAC and have the taxonomy code changed. Whether this will be something you can do without an 855 revalidation, I leave it for the enrollment specialists to comment on.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Howard Bonenberger, DPM
Consider nerve entrapment at the fibular tunnel in light of the relief you describe. Examine for this and consider referral to a peripheral nerve surgeon in your area. Often these are DPMs who have completed extra training at Johns Hopkins with Lee Dellon, MD. A Google search may help identify someone nearby.
Howard Bonenberger, DPM, Nashua, NH
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
The doctor who has a patient with "unrelenting metatarsalgia" has relief with a wheal raised just over the posterior tibial nerve. This relief lasts about 5 days.
Whenever I had a patient who experienced unrelenting nerve pain, I recommended looking for a systemic condition that causes the pain. There can be many of them, and usually they require a work-up combined with a referral to a neurologist to help look for that explanation. It is sometimes too easy to get caught up in local podiatry without keeping a necessary wider perspective.
All specialists have a tendency to do this, not just "limited licensed" doctors. Systemic conditions like lupus, MS,...
Editor's note: Dr. Rosenblatt's extended-length letter can be read here.
|
|
| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1C | |
From: Matthew Kaiman, DPM
Please refer the patient to a neurologist as the work-up for a radiculopathy appears logical in the absence of any additional information. It seems as if you have established a piece of the algorithm which is beyond the scope of your practice.
Matthew Kaiman, DPM, Englewood, NJ
|
|
| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
The Dutch company Stahl asked SLEM to create an innovative capsule collection to showcase their new finishes for leather, synthetics, and automotive parts at international trade shows.
 |
|
Novel use of spare parts! |
Eva Klabalová designed and made a series of shoes and bags, combined with clothing created by Kamila Šárková. They ingeniously used draping, folding, and pleating, getting the utmost out of the limited sample pieces.
Source: Eva Klabalová via Virtual Shoe Museum
|
MEETING NOTICES
|
|
|
|
|
| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY IN CHICAGO
Office hours and house calls. Partnership track for right candidate. Financial arrangements to be discussed. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (NORTH HAVEN AND FAIRFIELD)
Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.com
FULL-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, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Ready for a change? We have an immediate, full-time opening in our fast-paced, technologically driven, Sports Medicine Practice. If you’re looking for a collaborative team environment, free of politics, with an emphasis on work-life balance then we want to hear from you. Partnership track considered. No travel. No wound care. No Medicare. Candidate must have strong biomechanical and surgical background. Generous salary and benefits. Applications accepted online at www.fdfac.com/z/about-careers.html.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Experience associate for multi office practice Located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada If interested and debt free, NO Obama Care here. Reply to Dr.cole@shaw.ca
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
New associate position available that can lead to partnership. We are a very busy practice providing care in both office and hospital settings. EHR, arterial vascular testing, and ESWT in the office. We are fully integrated in a large tertiary teaching hospital. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hard-working, and committed to quality and patient care. We are offering a competitive compensation package and a wide range of benefits. All interested candidates should send a CV to MFAS828@aol.com
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND
Expanding Long Island based, well rounded group practice seeks 2017 third and fourth year graduating residents or fellows to join our state-of-the-art practices. Our practices are affiliated with multiple hospital systems, surgical and wound care centers and a residency program. Requirements: Caring, ethical, board qualified/certified candidates with surgical training and leadership qualities who are willing to live/relocate to the Long Island, NY metro area. Email CV to: Drbrook@countryfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Seeking motivated PMS-36 trained podiatric surgeon for full-time associateship in group with offices in Manhattan, Queens, LI, and and the Bronx. Offering competitive salary with room for growth. Surgical-based practice - special emphasis on trauma, reconstruction, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please email resume to: nypodrecruit@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed in south Jersey for expanding practice. Multidisciplinary setting. Six figures. No weekends. Must be both conservative and surgically capable. ABFAS certified/qualified. jennberlin1@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE- FULL TIME/ PART TIME IN MISSOURI, COLORADO, AND OKLAHOMA
Opportunities are available to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma. High earning potential with superior benefits with Preferred Podiatry Group, P.C. for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@ppgpc.com for additional information.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
|
| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2-Midmark 647 Powder podiatry chair $4,250, 2-PDM chair $1000, 5-Midmark 417 $3000, 1-ultrasound $6000, 1-Mini C-arm $15,000, 2-X-cell x-ray $4000 OBO, 1-All Pro imaging scanner, 4- Exam room cabinets, 1-Ritter M9 Ultra autoclave $2500, 1-Sani Grinder $400, 4-Portable office desks, 8-Waiting room chairs, 1-Waiting room table, 5-Patient room chairs, 5-Ritter chairs, 1-Centrafuse Life Line Medical Life Spin 6T, 1-Sonoace Pico ultrasound with Sony printer (1yr old) $13,000 OBO. Contact docbernz@aol.com
WANTED – TUTOR FOR APMLE/NBPME PODIATRY BOARDS PART 1, 2 & 3
Seeking a podiatry student or resident who has past tutoring experience for all 3 parts of the APMLE/NBPME podiatry boards. Tutor wanted ASAP to help prepare me for APMLE part 1 (OCT 5, 2017). Location is not an issue as you can tutor via Skype. Osteobones101@gmail.com.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
|
| Disclaimers |
Acceptance and publication by this newsletter of an advertisement, news story, or letter does not imply endorsement or approval by Barry Block or Kane Communications of the company, product, content or ideas expressed in this newsletter. Podiatric Medical News does not represent the views, and is a separate entity from Podiatry Management® Magazine and Podiatry Management® Online. Any information pertaining to legal matters should not be considered to be legal advice, which can only be obtained via individual consultation with an attorney. Information about Medicare billing should be confirmed with your State CAC.
THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR
ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS
PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an
employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please
immediately notify me and you are hereby instructed to delete all
electronic copies and destroy all printed copies.
DISCLAIMER: Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be
either timely or free of viruses.
| | Guidelines |
- To Post a message, send it to: bblock@podiatrym.com
- Notes should be original and may not be submitted to
other publications or listservs without our express written
permission.
- Notes must be in the following form:
RE: (Topic)
From: (your name, DPM)
Body of letter. Be concise. Limit to 250 words or less). Use
Spellchecker
Your name, DPM City/State
- Subscribers are reminded that they have an ethical obligation to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when commenting on any product, procedure, or service.
| |
|
Browse PMNews Issues
Previous Issue | Next Issue
|
| |
|
|
|
