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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,520 Subscribers Daily
September 16, 2019 #6,506  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 David Cauthon, DPM of San Antonio, TX, 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 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 COMMUNITY | |
CT Podiatrist Joins Stamford Health Network
Rachel Albright, DPM, MPH has joined the Stamford Health Network. Dr. Albright earned her doctor of podiatric medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago. She completed residencies at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Rachel Albright |
Albright earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Dartmouth Institute, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, specializing in clinical practice, health policy, and epidemiology. She is board certified by both the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Patch [9/12/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
LA Podiatrist Runs for Layfayette City Council
Current city-parish councilwoman Liz Hebert will face a challenger in James Noriega, DPM as both run to represent District 3 on the new city council this fall. Noriega was among a group of conservative candidates who announced their plans to run for election against current city-parish council members during the three-day qualifying period in early August.
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Dr. Noriega is a podiatrist at Acadiana Foot Centers and is a native of Lafayette. Both candidates are running as Republicans in a district where Republicans account for 51% of registered voters and other party/independent voters account for 27%, with Democrats at 22%.
Source: Andrew Capps, Lafayette Daily Advertiser [9/13/19]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS - PART 1 | |
MD Podiatrists Published in The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Robert J.Baglio, DPM, Gene Mirkin, DPM, and Xingpei Hao, MD, PhD, studied what is believed to be the first case of recurrent female familial digital fibrokeratoma.
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(L-R) Drs. Robert Baglio, Gene Mirkin, and, Xingpei Hao |
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS - PART 2 | |
NJ Podiatrist Publishes Novella
William Greco, DPM of Montvale, New Jersey has announced the publishing of his novella, Stumbling into Trouble, a fictional crime story, involving his two rescue dogs, Lucy and Melanie. Greco is a board-certified doctor of podiatric medicine. He graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985. He currently works as a full-time clinician with the Hudson Valley Veterans Administration.
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Dr. William Greco |
Dr. Greco is an enthusiastic volunteer in his community, having served as a councilman in his hometown of Montvale and is still a volunteer ambulance medic with the Triboro Volunteer Ambulance Corp. for the past twenty-five years. He is also a volunteer animal cruelty investigator with the Bergen County SPCA for the past six years.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Improve Your Patient Communications - Part 7
Here are some strategies to help you refocus and enhance your patient interactions:
7. Ask-Tell-Ask
As you near the end of a visit, use the technique of ask-tell-ask to customize your message. Start by asking the patient to describe her understanding of the issue. Then tell the patient in straightforward language what you need to communicate: the bad news, treatment options, or other information. A useful guideline is not to give more than three pieces of information at a time and avoid medical jargon. Finally, ask the patient if she understands. You may also consider asking the patient to restate what you said in her own words, which will give her a chance to ask any additional questions and indicates whether you need to elaborate or repeat anything.
Source: Rohit Uppal, Physicians Practice [8/29/19]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Easy and Simple EMR System
I need to get a new EMR system and I want it to be simple and easy. Any recommendations from any podiatrists?
Jill Hagen, DPM, Engelwood, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Alan Sherman, DPM
Dr. Borreggine’s comments about the “new class of DPMs” resonated with me. Certainly the podiatrists going to work for current podiatry practices or the growing podiatric super groups are joining practices that do a broad range of services that podiatrists have always been called upon to do. I’d like to hear from the growing group of podiatrists going to work for orthopedic practices, to see if they end up as exclusively surgical orthopedic foot and ankle specialists, or if not, what part of their practice ends up being treatment of skin conditions, nail issues, infections, and the rest of medical podiatry. Certainly there have always been non-surgical orthopedists and there will always be a demand for non-surgical orthopedists.
I wonder if orthopedic groups that employ podiatrists even have an opinion on how they practice and pressure them to practice one way or another? I’m sure there is productivity pressure and some are compensated based on what they bring to the practice, but we know that non-surgical podiatry can be quite lucrative and in some cases, more than surgical podiatry. Ultimately, I think we all need to acknowledge that there is ample room for diversity in podiatry and that such diversity is an advantage for us as a profession. We are so used to believing that the more we all do surgery, the more respect we deserve and will get. That’s nonsense. We will get respect as a profession in proportion to how well we serve all of the public health foot care needs of the population, and we don’t do that best with only surgery.
Alan Sherman, DPM, Boca Raton, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Borreggine is correct. One does not need to make an appointment to see a doctor in order to acquire a set of custom foot orthotics. This is not new. Making and dispensing foot orthotics has never been a practice which required a medical license. Orthopedic shoe stores, chiropractors, and physical therapists have been dispensing custom orthotics for years. What distinguishes a podiatrist from a "Joe Blow" working in a shoe store dispensing orthotics is our training in biomechanics. It’s the knowledge and training that enables the podiatrist to add corrections into a custom orthotic that distinguishes us from shoe store employees and others who make foot orthotics.
To this end, it would be great if the orthotics labs could roll back the clock and once again subsidize lectures on biomechanics and foot orthotics at every one of our conventions and at every one of our schools. That would once again make a real difference for our profession as well as the general public.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (REMEMBERING 9/11) - PART 1A | |
From: Andrew Levy, DPM
Once again I have read Dr. Block's story and his poignant thoughts as he processed his view of New York City and a world that was forever changed. I have read it and traveled back through your eyes again this year as I have every year when he publishes it. This year, the stories on the news also focus on the first responders and the passage of legislation, finally, to help ease the burden of those first responders and their families.
I feel compelled to write to make sure our podiatric brethren who served at the WTC site are also recognized and not forgotten. The NYCPM started providing their faculty, residents, and students to provide foot care to the relief workers at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Relief Center from the earliest start of...
Editor's note: Dr. Levy's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (REMEMBERING 9/11) - PART 1B | |
From: Bruce G Blank, DPM
I wanted to share a couple of things my office staff did on Wednesday 9-11-19 to commemorate those who lost their lives on 9-11-01 when the United States was attacked by Islamic terrorists.
One of my medical assistants asked me if it was okay if she left her phone near our front desk where she would set an alarm that would play Taps coinciding with the times that each of the planes hit the Twin Towers and when...
Editor's note: Dr. Blank's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Video of the Day
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Foot & Mouth dessert! Click on photo to start video |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Keither Gurnick
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – 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 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN, NY
Full-time, residency-trained associate podiatrist wanted for a busy two-doctor practice in Western New York. Practice involves surgery, routine footcare, wound care, and sports medicine. Please send CV to riznykpodiatry@gmail.com.
PODIATRY POSITION – BROOKLYN
Well rounded podiatrist needed for private office, competent in all aspects of podiatry including surgery. Competitive rates, negotiable. Please email resume to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Part-time podiatric physician needed in the Bergen County NJ area. Must have NJ license and be a Medicare provider. Must have reliable transportation to travel from office to facilities. Email Myfootdoctor2@aol.com also Podiatry X-ray Unit for sale, best offer.
EMPLOYMENT/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - FL
Mobile podiatrist wanted to cover long-term care facilities throughout Florida. Travel is required however we do offer Flexible schedule, flexible hours, no call. Office days available if candidate wishes to keep that aspect of practice. Full-time preferred but part time will certainly be considered. Looking for a personable and dependable doctor to join our team. Very competitive salary with benefits and buy-in options. We are not a big corporation and want a doctor who will grow with us. Contact: DrGatCare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Part time position: Well-established Park Avenue podiatric practice seeks associate for office coverage Mondays and Wednesdays. All aspects of podiatry including diagnostic ultrasound, lasers, fluoroscopy and digital x-ray along with office-based procedures. Excellent opportunity for ethical, energetic and skilled individual. Please send CV to Healthyfeetny@gmail.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 - 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
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time or Part time podiatrist (at least 2 weekdays) to provide services to home-bound patients in New Jersey. Full-time position salary 100K+ bonuses, paid time off, gas/health insurance/car/malpractice compensation and administrative support . Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - MINNESOTA AND PENNSYLVANIA
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for full or part time positions. Openings include, but are not limited to, Minnesota and Eastern Pennsylvania. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Energetic practice with completely updated technology and ready made patient base. Owner looking to relocate out-of-state. - Full service practice with ancillary services. Practice operated on a part-time basis. Employment option available. Priced to sell. Contact MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PITTSBURGH, PA
Southern Suburb - Established practice with motivated seller offering practice for sale. Key opportunity to grow existing business or enter practice with established and educated patient base. Full range of services. Primarily office based. Contact: SWPADPM224@gmail.com
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
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
Stryker Pneumatic Surgical instruments: Drill Bit, Sagittal Saw System II Wire river; includes 6 metallic blades, foot pedal, original Stryker surgical box, Neurometer CPT/Eagle. sensory nerve testing device, Working Tom-Cat orthopedic foot scanner for orthotics. To see photos, click here, here, and here. Price negotiable, motivated to sell. Call or text 917-589-1870 anytime.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 18,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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