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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,105 Subscribers Daily
September 22, 2022 #7,344  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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Congratulations to Dr. Saba Afzal of Manalapan, NJ, winner of last week's prize of 10 tokens (to earn 15 CME credits) on PM's CPME-Approved program (Value $279). 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 2023 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this anonymous 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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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IL Podiatrist Provides Foot Care Tips for Diabetics
Don’t let feet get too dry or too damp. Sprinkling talcum powder or cornstarch between the toes will absorb moisture that can break down skin. Using cream or lotion on the tops and bottoms of the feet keeps them from drying and cracking, which allows bacteria to enter. Podiatrist Stephanie Wu, DPM, MSc, recommends, “Wear socks to bed after applying your cream of choice to facilitate better cream absorption.”
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Dr. Stephanie Wu |
Dr. Wu says, “Diabetic socks are for people who have lost protective sensation. The bottoms and toes should be white so you can see if there is any bleeding or if a foreign object is sticking to the foot or shoe.”
Source: David Spero, BSN, RN, Diabetes Self-Management [9/13/22]
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| PODIATRIC SUPERGROUPS | |
USFAS/FASMA Expands in PA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS) has expanded with its most recent division, Indian Valley Podiatry Associates, adding two podiatry offices in Souderton and Harleysville Pennsylvania. Philip Bresnahan, DPM is a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) and completed his residency at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA.
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(L-R): Drs. Philip Bresnahan, Michelle Morrissey, and Liliya Kalyan |
Michelle Morrissey, DPM is a graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her surgical residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Liliya Kalyan, DPM is a graduate of TUSPM and completed her residency at Aria Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Interviews Spanish Podiatrist on Diagnostic Procedures
Luke Cicchinelli, DPM (Malaga, Spain) was interviewed by Ben Pearl, DPM on his Podcast Fit Foot U. Cicchinelli highlighted some of the in-office diagnostic procedures that are emphasized before doing more expensive studies in the Spain healthcare system. These include thermography, diagnostic ultrasound, and tenoscopy.
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Click on photo to view a short video of Dr. Ben Pearl (L) interviewing Dr. Luke Cicchinelli (R). |
Dr. Cicchinelli uses thermography to identify pre-ulcer areas on the foot as well as potential areas of early stress fracture. Thermography cameras are available in the $500 range.
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
NY Podiatrist Explains What to Look for in a Gym Shoe
It’s important that your gym shoes have enough structural support, in addition to absorbing shock. “For example,” says podiatrist Bruce Pinker, DPM of Progressive Footwear in New York, “aerobics classes require front and back and lateral movements that are short and quick, so footwear with proper support is essential to perform these exercises. Zumba classes may involve jumping, so proper cushioning in footwear is helpful for this activity to help prevent injury.” The dynamic duo of support meets responsive cushioning helps prevent injury and promotes better athletic function.
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If you plan to move around quickly—especially on slick floors or wet grounds—you’ll want a shoe that can offer you some grip (no one wants to slip mid-Zumba class). Injury prevention is top priority here, says Dr. Pinker. “Traction is necessary to prevent slippage. It is very helpful, especially for outdoor activity, when one runs or walks on uneven terrain.”
Source: Jessica Murtaugh, NASM-CPT and Lindsey Lanquist, Very Well Fit [9/21/22]
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| PODIATRISTS AND VASCULAR SURGERY | |
CA Podiatrist Joins Members of Vascular Surgery Society to Teach Global Guidelines
David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) at Keck Medicine of USC joined speakers Noboyushi Azuma (Asahikawa University), Sanjay Misra (Mayo) and Elina Quiroga (University of Washington) in a worldwide review of the Global Vascular Guidelines.
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Dr. David Armstrong on panel to review Global Vascular Guidelines. |
Hosted by the Society of Vascular Surgery and chaired by Professors Michael Conte (UCSF), John White (Advocate) and Joseph Mills (Baylor College of Medicine), this program covered the latest techniques and strategies to implement the Wound, Ischemia and Foot Infection (WIfI) threatened limb classification system into practice.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Tips for Hiring and Retaining Medical Practice Staff
Tip #3. Be Precise
This one is on you as the employer. Describe the open position in exact terms, including title, tasks, and responsibilities. This will help both you and potential candidates gauge how well they may thrive in the role. It can also reduce the chances you’ll hire someone who works one day and then disappears the next because the candidate didn’t understand the requirements of the job.
Pre-employment skills assessment is another useful tactic. Outside companies can screen candidate skills for a price, or you can develop your own role-specific tests. What are candidates’ communication skills like? What is their comfort level with software? How good are they at problem-solving?
Source: John V. Guiliana, DPM, MS, HIT Consultant [9/15/22]
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Query: Neuroma Injection Reimbursement
Medicare pays approximately $40 more for an E/M 99213 versus an injection for a neuroma. Can you give the injection and only bill the E/M 99213?
Codingline Member
Response: 1) What CPT code are you using for the neuroma injection? CPT 64455 is the code to use for a “Morton’s neuroma.”
2) Bill for the services you provided AND documented. Did you evaluate and manage the nerve or did you inject a nerve?
3) Manipulating codes for the sole purpose of being paid more could be considered abusive billing.
4) When in doubt, refer to #2
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Treatment of Warts with Needle-Free Injection of Fluorouracil
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
Warts, a very common infectious skin disease caused by human papillomavirus has been treated with several pharmacological agents (e.g., salicylic acid, cryosurgery, fluorouracil (FU), and bleomycin). However, the treatment of warts remains a challenge because of unsatisfying results and sometimes painful processes. An article by B.M. Yu Wu and Fei Wang Fei Wang, MD, Department of Dermatology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, No. 87, Dingjiaqiao, Gulou District, Nanjing 210000, China describes two patients with warts who were successfully treated with needle-free injection of FU, a method for warts not previously reported.
One of the patients was a 25-year-old man with an 8 mm in diameter wart of 2 months’ duration on the big toe of his right foot. The patient was treated with an intralesional injection of FU with a needle-free injector (Injex; Aijex Pharma) which works on a spring mechanism that is drawn back and then released by hitting a trigger, pushing a...
Editor's note: Dr. Levy's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Brian Kashan, DPM
I am strongly in favor of a strike by all physicians. Unfortunately, the world has changed and not all physicians have the same issues as others. Those of us in private practice are the ones who are dealing with the overregulation by the government, insurance company policies, and financial pressures. Today, our profession has been divided into hospital/institutional-based docs and private practice docs. Any attempt at a strike would most likely fail, as unless there was a total strike, the effects would be limited. Teacher strikes, railroad strikes, etc., seem to carry more weight and fear than a doctor strike would.
The public sees doctors as rich, spoiled brats. What do we have to complain about? We can't empathize with ...
Editor's note: Dr. Kashan's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Kevin A. Kirby, DPM
I have been reading the comments on custom foot orthoses and different theories of biomechanics here on PM News for the last week and feel I need to offer some additional thoughts on the subject. I am well aware of all the different podiatric biomechanics theories and know very well the individuals who promote their own orthosis lab’s method of making foot orthoses as being the “best orthoses” for all individuals. With that in mind, I recommend that any time a new theory or foot orthosis technique is being promoted, the podiatrist needs to be very skeptical of these new ideas and techniques before they “jump in with both feet” believing that they have now found the newest and best “foot orthosis guru.”
One of the most disturbing comments I saw in this thread was the comment: “I believe in the MASS theory so much that I have told my son...
Editor's note: Dr. Kirby's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for playing Pokemon Go! |
Source: thehunt.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX
Podiatrist Needed for DFW. We’re a billing and scheduling healthcare organization, providing a full spectrum of podiatry services, focused primarily on nursing homes and at-home care. Willing to offer the right package for the right individual. Are you interested? Please contact us at: office@achilleshealthcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking part time/full time associate, to join a fast-growing multi locations, busy expanding podiatry group practice in NJ. Looking for a well trained in all surgical podiatrist in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Fast pace, well established, office seeking full time podiatrist in The Villages, FL covering all aspects of podiatry. Office location only a little over an hour away from Orlando. We are looking for a self-motivated, positive individual, surgery preferred. Serious inquires only, please! Malpractice, Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits. Please send CV to centralfloridapodiatrist@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. GEORGE, UT
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to st.georgefootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer 2023. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for an associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to WOW our patient with your charismatic personality and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art office (which includes MRI) with a team-oriented culture. 3-year surgical residency required. Submit CV to jswalter@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
Come join a team that is changing lower extremity care across California. Bay Area Foot Care has openings for energetic, warm and positive podiatrists in our San Francisco Bay Area Locations. As part of our group, you will work with leading doctors across subspecialties and receive the tools and support necessary to grow your practice. Excellent training, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a 401k match included. If interested in learning more, submit your CV to DPMcareers@balancehealth.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – SW FLORIDA (NAPLES/FT MYERS)
Seeking BC/BQ physician for a well-established podiatry practice in beautiful SW Florida. Looking for a motivated and well-rounded candidate who has patient care as priority #1. Multiple hospital affiliations and excellent opportunity for growth. For inquiries please contact footdocswfl@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WISCONSIN
Looking for personable, highly motivated podiatrists in the Wisconsin area. Podiatrists that join our team will benefit from the satisfaction of providing care to residents in Longterm Care Facilities. Above average compensation package plus other benefits. Look forward to adding you to our team!! Inquiries can be sent to info@completepodiatrycare.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat, busy, modern offices. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, free health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ILLINOIS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Are you seeking the opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing podiatry practices in Illinois? 15 offices around the Chicagoland area. Full time & part time positions are available. Strong clinical skills required. Surgical and non-surgical positions available now and next summer. Competitive commission, full benefit package, PTO, holidays, health/dental/life/disability, malpractice coverage & 401(k) w/match. Email CV to drmceneaney@illinoisfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – LOUISVILLE, KY
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Louisville — with more national locations to come soon. Our physicians receive generous compensation, bonuses, and a path to partnership without the financial risk. Email resume to careers@pacesetter-health.com or apply online at https://pacesetter-health.com/#careers
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Seeking podiatrist for established and successful Central Illinois practice. Come join a team where you will be respected and supported. Base salary plus incentives and competitive benefits. Please send a letter of interest and/or resume to sara@cortesefootandankle.com or call Sara @ 309-452-3000 for further information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire in a multidisciplinary practice for part time in Brooklyn, New York. Flexible hours and potential to progress to full time. Ideal position for recent grads. Send resume to dr.shtarkman@gmail.com or call Dr Shtarkman at 917-363-2702.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program (NO Resident applications) • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PENNSYLVANIA
Join a well-established, busy and growing private podiatry practice. Multiple locations in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants should be hard-working and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidate should email résumé to Academyofpodiatryfootdocs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PORTLAND, OREGON
Fast-paced busy clinic, Live in beautiful Pacific Northwest, hour to scenic Columbia River Gorge, vineyards, coastal getaways and real mountain skiing & hiking –Play and relax in every season! Motivated, strong clinical skills required. Available now, Modern office, Competitive pay + Bonus, PTO, Full Benefits, Email CV contact@oregonfootclinic.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- FT/PT - AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO, TX
Growing practice looking for associate to provide care to Nursing Homes and ALF's in the greater Austin and San Antonio, TX areas. Earn 50% of receivables to start; P/T = Six figures. Flexible schedule; Be your own boss. For info email: t.fisher@thebestfootforward.com
FULL TIME DPM PODIATRY POSITION IN BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
Our growing multi-practice group is looking to hire skilled podiatrists to join our team. We are seeking full-time DPMs with current NC license, or registered to sit for the NC license exam October 29, 2022. We provide the right candidate full time compensation and benefits package of up to $215,000 per year. Boone is a four-season town offering snow skiing, hiking and watersports all within 20 miles. Boone has a vibrant arts and culture scene as well as being home to Appalachian State University. Interested candidates please send resume to jenny.pan@btcapgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Associate needed for a multi-specialty group in the Hudson Valley, NY (1 hour north of Manhattan). All aspects of in office and surgical podiatric care. Competitive salary with bonus structure and benefits. Please send resumes to CKYROU@NORTHERNMED.COM.
ASSOCIATE NEEDED – OHIO
Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is an established podiatry practice and expanding with multiple locations. Looking to add energetic and motivated podiatrists in the following areas: Columbus, Cleveland & Toledo. High compensation based on production. Existing patient base and growth opportunities available. Applicants must be Board qualified/certified. Please send CV and cover letter to info@ohiofootspecialists.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
FULL-TIME or PART-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, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
2 power-based Midmark chairs, 20/20 digital x-ray processor with integrated Xcell ray floor unit, separate Xcell x-ray floor unit. All under 10 yrs old in mint condition call or text Gary at 203-243-2545. In CT.
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX
Recently remodeled, well-established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX (northeast suburb of Houston). Fully stocked with four exam rooms, exam chairs, instruments, digital x-ray equipment, autoclave, computers, and phones. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com.
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