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September 22, 2011 #4,266 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Podiatric Checkups for Diabetics Can Reduce Hospitalizations: Australian Podiatrist

A Point Cook podiatrist is urging Wyndham diabetics to get their feet checked and reduce their chances of being admitted to a hospital. Dr. Elizabeth Sarkady says many sufferers of diabetes forget to look after their feet and are often visiting hospitals to be treated for ulcers, putting a strain on struggling health services.

Dr. Elizabeth Sarkady

She says many hospitals in Victoria are at breaking point and have too many beds filled by patients with diabetes, suffering foot problems which could have been avoided. "If people with diabetes visit their podiatrist regularly when something does go wrong, it is quicker to pick up and we can liaise with a doctor on how to treat it. People might think everything is going well, but that can change."

Source: Wyndham Weekly, [9/21/11]

Des Moines Student Receives APMSA’s Highest Student Honor

Student doctor Ted Butterfield from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University (CPMS), Class of 2012, was honored with the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association’s (APMSA) 2011 Leadership Award at its House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ted Butterfield

Ted Butterfield is the APMSA CPMS 2012 delegate and also holds an important position as the APMSA Liaison to the National Board of Podiatric Medical Education (NBPME). As NBPME liaison, Mr. Butterfield serves as a functional member of the NBPME Executive Board, having access to all discussions and documentation, except those relating to the development of testing material. 

NJ Podiatrist Lectures at CMT Annual Meeting

The National Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Resource Center partnered with the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) to provide a course about Charcot-Marie- Tooth at its annual meeting, which featured Dr. Hal Ornstein of Affiliated Foot and Ankle, Howell. Ornstein recently accepted the opportunity to serve as a specialist and adviser for the National CMT Resource Center collaboration between the podiatric specialty and the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. 

Dr. Hal Ornstein at CMT Annual Meeting

The AANEM holds an annual meeting to provide continuing medical education for its members and others. This year’s meeting took place from Sept. 14-17 in San Francisco. National CMT Resource Center experts presented on relevant topics, including “Podiatry and Patients with CMT” by Ornstein.

Source: News Transcript [9/21/11]

Query: Yellow Hands & Feet
 
A 77 year-old woman with Sjogren's syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and a thyroid disorder came in recently with yellow hands and feet. Her arms and legs are not affected, and her eyes are clear. She has no symptoms and there has been no recent change in either her health status or her medications. Her internist and rheumatologist examined her and ran a wide variety of lab tests, all of which were negative. She does take several vitamin and nutritional supplements, but she has been taking them for several years with no previous problems. She has no unusual dietary habits. Any suggestions?
 
Greg Caringi, DPM, Lansdale, PA

Query: Getting the Stimulus Money

I was hoping that the docs out there who have said in former posts that they have received their EMR stimulus money please tell us how you did it! I've been using EMR for over a year, and although I'm now at the point where my staff and I are used to it and prefer it to the old paper method, I'd still like to be able to get some of the mythical $44,000 that everyone talks about. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated.

Jordan Sheff, DPM, Newport, RI

RE: Midmark Footrest Slider Repair (Justin Sussner, DPM)
From: Elliot Udell, DPM

There is a very reasonable repair person who works on chairs and other podiatry equipment. His name is Tim MCintire and his phone number is (646) 403-1825. His shop is in Monroe, New York.
 
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY, Elliotu@aol.com

RE: Source for In-Shoe Heel Lifts (Meyer Arbit, DPM)
From: Mark Weinstock DPM

I have found Dr. Jill's Foot Pads Inc. (1-866-FOOT PAD) to be the "Go To" place for any type of heel lifts at modest prices. They stock a large variety: Felt, Foam, Cork, Poron, PPT, Red Rubber and even Adjustable Height Heel Lifts. Ask for Jay; he is always extremely helpful and very well-versed on all your padding/strapping needs as well.

Mark Weinstock, DPM  Maywood, NJ, drweinstock@afcsnj.com

RE: Negotiating Credit Card Fees
From: Eric Edelman, DPM

The amount you pay to have credit cards processed is negotiable, and thanks to electronic communications, it is easily done. If you are processing credit cards, you get a monthly statement that shows the transactions, broken down by both day and type of card used.

You can get competing quotes from local card processors, banks, credit unions, or POS companies. Simply scan and email or fax the statement and wait for the quotes to come back. In my case, my current processor matched my best quote, so I have no changes to make other than enjoying a monthly savings on the swipe fees. The discount will apply to Visa, Mastercard, Discover credit, and debit cards. American Express still uses its own system, and thus far, I have not found a way to negotiate with them.

Eric Edelman, DPM, Syracuse, NY, ericedelman@gmail.com

RE: Demeaning Invesco Ad
From: Joan Williams, DPM

I find the attached ad published in The Wall Street Journal demeaning and insulting to podiatry. 

Invesco Ad

In at least two other incidents in television or other media, I have noticed podiatry being the butt of jokes.

Joan Williams, DPM, Seattle, WA, joan.williams@comcast.net

RE: Podiatrists Should be Part of Everyone's Health Team: AZ Podiatrist
From: Sam Bell, DPM

The APMA study reports that 72% of people say the reason they don't exercise is because their feet hurt. Many years ago, one of the orthotic companies had a slogan that said, in essence, that if you can't exercise because your feet hurt, then your feet really are killing you. I thought that was a great statement and I still do. Perhaps this is a good time for the association to revive that statement.

Sam Bell, DPM, Schenectady, NY, dpmbell @aol.com

RE: MedPac Mulls 'Doc Fix' With No Raises for 10
From: Bret Ribotsky, DPM

I'm shocked (not really - but I should be) when I read the recommendations from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission that we should get a 5.9% pay cut for 3 years and then 7 years without a pay raise. Obama's plan is to increase my personal tax rate, and increase my business taxes, while increasing the cost to practice medicine, plus the added increase in the health insurance cost to my staff.
 
I'm mad and I believe we all have only one last chance to save our business and carriers. The election in 2012 will be the defining point. Each and everyone needs to contribute to the campaigns of Drs. Lee Rogers (D) and Brad Weinstrup (R) both of whom are seeking to become members of Congress. Forget political parties, we need a DPM in Congress. Donate now at www.usabrad.com  and www.LeeRogers2012.com

Bret Ribotsky, DPM, Boca Raton, FL, ribotsky@yahoo.com

Singapore Podiatrist Threatened by Ex-Prisoner

A former convict found himself in trouble again after threatening to harm a doctor and alarming medical staff at a local hospital. The unemployed man, Abdul Nasir Abdul Rahim, 45, had accompanied his mother to the National University Hospital for a medical appointment.

At the specialist clinic where his mother, a diabetic, was treated for her inflamed toe, he shouted at the attending podiatrist and two nurses, saying that they were hurting his mother, and demanded that his mother be given pain-killers, despite having the procedure explained to him. They were making a small incision in her toe to drain away pus. The attending podiatrist, Morimoto Jun, however, felt the pain-killer might pose health problems to his mother, who also suffered from kidney ailments.

Source: Asia One [9/21/11]

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PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN NJ

Well established, part-time practice is for sale in Northern NJ. Digital X-rays, EMR, located in a medical condo building. Surgery 35%, Routine 30%, Average Gross is $130K on 2 half days per week. Priced for quick sale. Real estate available for purchase. Please call 800-983-4194, or e-mailc ontactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - ARKANSAS

Busy, well established practice of 13 years grosses 160K/year for the past 5 years, while working 3.5 days/week. Nursing homes available. 50% Medicare, average of 15 new patients/week. Doctor retiring. Please call 800-983-4194 for more details, or e-mailcontactus@podiatrypracticeconsultants.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTH DALLAS, TX

Great opportunity; 26 year old solo practice, reasonably priced. General practice consisting of hospital surgery, office surgery, orthotics, children, adults, geriatrics. Turn-key office located in medical building inside Loop 635. Will consider owner finance with down-payment.dallasfootdr@yahoo.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN OH

Busy, well-established, full-time home visit practice. 100% referral-based. Wound care, pain management, routine care & DME’s. Excellent income, low overhead. DPM relocating out-of-state for family. Contact: nanetter@zoomtown.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN

Well-established successful Park Avenue podiatry practice is recruiting an In-Network, skilled and well-trained DPM with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Must be experienced in rear and forefoot reconstruction. Must be self-motivated and great with patients. Practice facilities and technologies include: in-office Physical Therapy, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and Electronic Medical
Records. MRI, and Private Operating Room. Please E-mail CV to sjohnson@parkavemed.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY REGION , NY

Unique opportunity for the right person! We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Ample growth opportunities for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Please forward CV to:healthyfeet4ever@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
 
Upstate practice seeking PSR-24/36 trained associate. Full-time position with partnership opportunity. Must be ethical, highly-motivated with strong surgical and medical skills. Please send CV to palpodiatry@att.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE

30 year old practice with 5 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hardworking, team player. Extremely competitive base salary with bonus incentives and benefits. Knoxville is consistently ranked in top 5 places in U.S. Post-residency experience a plus. Please send resume toddavidphawk@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS (HOUSTON AREA)  

Become a “SUCCESS”! Multi-professional podiatric practice seeks personable, talented, enthusiastic physicians with expertise in any of these areas: 1. Biomechanics 2. Geriatrics  3. Pediatrics 4. Trauma. Send CV and letter of intent to: sierrajip@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - PORTLAND, OREGON

Busy office with good steady referral sources looking to expand. Areas of expertise wanted: wound care, surgery of all aspects, knowledge of running an office. Please come with good personality and hard work ethics. New main and satellite offices. mail: office.pfac@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NEW YORK

Outstanding Opportunity. Our medical surgical group is recruiting a well-trained licensed podiatric physician. Located in Beautiful upstate NY. Full hospital privileges, as well as working with two residency programs. Must be highly motivated and great with patients. Opportunity for growth. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send CV to associateinfoot@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA

FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA (LEHIGH VALLEY)

Well-established, rapidly growing practice with multiple offices. Motivated, ethical and personable with well-trained PSR-24/36. Modern office’s with complete EMR, digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and laser. Competitive salary/benefits package with partnership opportunity. If interested please fax your CV, letter of intent and references to: 610-432-4887.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CENTRAL PA

Martin Foot and Ankle, largest provider of foot and ankle care in South Central Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time associate interested in future partnership. Practice facilities and technologies include: Surgical Center, in-office Physical Therapy, six appointment locations, in-office MRI, digital x-ray, PSSD and PVR testing, diagnostic ultrasound, and Electronic Medical Records. We are looking to hire candidates with a minimum of a three-year surgical residency. Experience in rear foot and forefoot reconstruction, including complex nerve releases of the foot and leg, Charcot arthropathy, and arthrodesis is helpful. E-mail CV to mfatrans@aol.com

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