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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,471 Subscribers Daily
September 13, 2016 #5,751  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Bevilacqua of Teaneck, NJ winner of last week's prize, Comprehensive Financial Planning Strategies for Doctors and Advisors: Best Practices from Leading Consultants and Certified Medical Planners™ (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. To begin survey, click here.
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DERM in a Day Seminars |
This week's prize is free registration to DERM in a Day Seminars in Los Angeles or Chicago (Value $349). 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 OVERCOMING ADVERSITY | |
CA Podiatrist is Co-Founder of Raw Beauty Project
After its landmark debut in New York in 2014, The Raw Beauty Project, an innovative photography exhibit that celebrates women with disabilities, will have a one-night benefit exhibition showing in Pasadena, CA. The Raw Beauty Project in its current form was founded by Ginny Dixon, Dr. Susan Solman, and Wendy Crawford.
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Dr. Susan Solman |
Dr. Solman, a podiatrist, pharmacist, and professor, was paralyzed at age 40 from a spinal cord tumor. Solman devotes much of her time to inspiring others to move forward with their lives. “The Raw Beauty Project celebrates the lives of women with disabilities, while redefining beauty and unleashing potential,” Dr. Solman says.
Source: Pasedena Now [9/9/16]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
OH Podiatrist Joins the Christ Hospital Physicians
The Christ Hospital Physicians have announced that Robert W. Craig, DPM has joined their staff. Dr. Craig attended medical school at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at The Christ Hospital and has specialty training in foot and ankle surgery and wound care.
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Dr. Robert Craig |
Craig is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Southern Ohio Academy of Podiatry, Phi Beta Kappa, and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Source: Stephen Roy Wilder, Cincinnati.com [9/9/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
TX Podiatry Practice Celebrates 25 Years
Dr. Walter Strash is celebrating twenty five years of practice in the San Antonio medical community and the founding of Alamo Family Foot and Ankle Care.
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(L-R) Drs. Marty Chaney, Richard Perez, Bryce Karulak, Walter Strash, and Jordan Mechell |
Dr. Strash grew the practice with the help of Drs. Richard Perez and Marty Chaney over the years to what is now five doctors with three locations in San Antonio and one in Boerne, TX.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UK Podiatrist Takes on Scotland for Brain Injury Charity
Chester podiatrist Neil Boyle ran, cycled, and kayaked from the east to the west coast of Scotland on September 10-11 to raise funds for an Eccleston-based brain injury charity. The so-called Rat Race starts in Nairn, 16 miles east of Inverness, and finishes in Ballachulish, 15 miles south of Fort William. It sees competitors running, cycling, and kayaking over 105 miles with a total ascent of 10,840 feet through some of the world’s most beautiful, and challenging, mountain scenery.
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Neil, who runs podiatry clinics in Saltney and Gresford, said: “I picked the Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Development charity, known as BIRD, because I’m aware what fantastic work they do both within our community and further afield.
Source: Chester Chronicle [9/8/16]
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| MEETING NOTICES | |
MPME Holds Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference
About 35 medical providers attended the Maine Podiatric Medical Association's (MPME) first ever Interdisciplinary Diabetic Foot Conference held at the Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono, Maine on Saturday September 10th.
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Dr. Todd O'Brien Lectures to Attendees |
Speakers included podiatrists, a wound care nurse, a family practice physician, an infectious disease specialist, an orthopedic surgeon, and a radiologist. The event was sponsored by Bako Labs. A putting challenge for the American Diabetes Association raised $250, which was matched by MPMA.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Watching the Olympics, we saw the athletes wearing some type of compression stockings, or garments. Is there any advantage in recommending this to our patients?
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Dr. Brian Fullem |
Brian Fullem: There has been research to show value in compressions to help with recovery, but not with performance. I often tell my patients to wear compression stockings to sleep after a strenuous workout. Wearing them during the event can help a little with warmth, but that’s all.
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
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Reasons Why Physicians Work Locum Tenens - Part 5
Most physicians have heard of locum tenens and many have worked alongside locums doctors in a hospital or clinic. However, the majority of doctors are unaware of the benefits of locums or even how these temporary assignments really work.
The reasons physicians do locums vary but here are seven primary motives for working locum tenens:
5. A way to improve skills — If you're looking to increase your skills or learn new procedures not available in your current job, try locums. Locums assignments expose doctors to a wide variety of practice settings, procedures, and treatments. Those skills can then be taken back and used at your permanent job.
Source: Bill Heller, Physicians Practice [9/4/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
RE: Treating Patients with Mental Illness
From: Richard M. Cowin, DPM, JD
A blurb appeared in the Orlando Sentinel on Sept.11, 2016, which was authored by Michael T. Morley, Esq., an assistant professor at Barry University Law School here in Orlando. In this article, Professor Morley states, “The Florida Supreme Court made it easier to sue doctors for malpractice. In Chirillo v. Granicz, a patient called her doctor’s office to complain about the side-effects of her antidepressant medication, including stomach pain. Her doctor changed her prescription, encouraged her to pick up some free samples from his office, and referred her to a gastroenterologist.
The next day, the patient hanged herself. The patient’s husband and daughter claimed she “had not given them any indication that she might be suicidal.” The court nevertheless held that...
Editor's note: Dr. Cowin's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: Malpractice Insurance Rates
From: Philbert Kuo, DPM
At a recent state podiatry meeting, I had the opportunity to talk with insurance agents and podiatrists about malpractice insurance rates. I was shocked at the difference in rates. I have been with one company from the start and have become complacent. I will be comparing apples to apples and making a change... the difference is in the thousands.
Philbert Kuo, DPM, Chesapeake, VA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Prescribing Medical Marijuana by Podiatrists (Jay Kerner, DPM)
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
As Dr. Block indicates, our ability to prescribe marijuana for foot-related conditions is an evolving situation and will vary from state to state
That being said, unless marijuana is proven to be an absolute panacea for certain foot conditions, I will not prescribe it my practice. The benefit of prescribing such a "medicinal" would be far outweighed by the rendering of my office into a magnet for drug addicts.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear on Berlize Independence Day? (Photo: René van den Berg) |
Note: The Berlize flag is black, yellow, and white.
Source: Rushemy Botter via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
2017 GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - DANBURY AND NEW MILFORD CT
40 year old 3 office expanding practice in CT. ABFAS BQ/BC with training in rearfoot and ankle surgery a must. Competitive compensation with wide range of benefits including profit sharing. Send CV to Jtread6692@aol.com.
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 - 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
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income. Email inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR DPM - WASHINGTON DC
Established practice in Northwest DC in search of associate with potential for long term. Active DC License required. All facets of podiatry including office, ER, surgery center, hospital surgery, and nursing homes. We are in three offices in the DC area. Applicants should be PSR-24/36. Competitive salary. Significant patient flow. EMR. Laser. Opportunity to get cases for boards. Office / Hospital based practice. Must be board qualified. Come grow with us. Send CV and references to DCMDfootdoc@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 – 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
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| 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
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