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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,040 Subscribers Daily
September 28, 2015 #5,483  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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COPYRIGHT 2015- No part of PM News can be reproduced without the
written permission of Barry Block
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. William Spielfogel of Brooklyn, NY, winner of last week's prize, 1,000 Podiatry ICD-10 Docuforms Superbill (Value $240). 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 2016 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.
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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 | |
6 TX Podiatrists Named "Best Doctors in Collin County" by D Magazine
The following podiatrists were named "Best Doctors in Collin County" for 2015: (alphabetically) Drs. Jeremiah Graff, Horst Knapp, Steven Miller, Kevin Myer, Mojgan Tavakoli, and Robert Taylor.
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(L-R) Drs. Jeremiah Graff, Horst Knapp, Steven Miller, Kevin Myer, Mojgan Tavakoli, and Robert Taylor. |
Best Doctors in Collin County is a peer-review voting process. This year, D Magazine mailed a letter to 8,938 local doctors from our online directory, inviting them to vote using a ballot on its website. They could vote for up to three doctors in 38 categories. The nomination form asked them to vote bearing in mind the following question: Which Dallas doctors would you trust with the care of a loved one? This year, 5,971 votes were cast by 542 doctors.
Source: D Magazine [October 2015]
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| CHIROPODISTS AND FOOTWARE | |
Canadian Chiropodist Discusses Children's Shoe Sizing
Ian McLean, co-owner of the Simcoe Foot Clinic in Alliston, Ontario, and the president of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine, says “A very young child will have a hard time telling you if a shoe is rubbing or if it’s too tight,” says McLean. The solution? See if the shoe has a removable insole (many kids’ shoes have this feature). “Take out the insole and place it on the floor,” suggests McLean.
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“Have your child stand on it to check if the shoe will fit properly.” Make sure that there is enough room all around the end, and that your child’s toes aren’t hanging over the front edge. On average, McLean says a young child’s foot tends to grow one shoe size per year. So, even after you’ve bought new footwear, measure their feet every once in a while to make sure they aren’t in need of new pairs.
Source: Martha Li, Walmart Live Better [9/14/15]
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| PODIATRISTS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY | |
UK Podiatrist Has Double Mastectomy to Avoid Breast Cancer
A young woman who opted to have a double mastectomy at the age of 26 has documented her journey. Charley Wood, from Timperley, Greater Manchester, had both her breasts removed this summer after learning she had inherited the BRCA1 gene. Miss Wood, who works as a podiatrist, lost her mother Lorraine to ovarian cancer in 2006 - and discovered she had inherited the gene last year after a series of tests.
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Charley Wood |
Having been told she had an 85 per cent chance of developing breast cancer, she decided to undergo a preventive mastectomy to reduce her risk of the disease.
Source: Madlen Davies, Daily Mail [9/23/15]
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| ICD-10 UPDATE | |
CMS Prepares for Impact of Possible Federal Shutdown on ICD-10 Compliance
Just a few days before the Oct. 1 implementation of ICD-10, the CMS is preparing for another deadline—the possible government shutdown. Medicare and Medicaid payments could be affected if some Republican members of Congress who want to defund Planned Parenthood win the battle against the White House and Democrats.
But Dr. Patrick Conway, the CMS' principal deputy administrator and chief medical officer, said claims would still go through because there would likely be a continuing resolution to let necessary programs function. “(We) would continue to pay claims. And we would execute the ICD-10 transition,” Conway said.
Source: Joseph Conn, Modern Healthcare [9/25/15]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Best Ultrasound for Guided Injections?
Could anyone advise on which ultrasound devices would be best to do guided injections?
Jengyu Lai, DPM, Rochester, MN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Alvin Plotkin, DPM
Alvin Plotkin, DPM was born in 1927, went to the M.J Lewi College of Chiropody/Podiatry and practiced for 40 years before retiring. He lived a long life and died September 23rd at the age of 88. He was married for 63 years, had three sons and four grandchildren, and was lucky enough to know his great grandson will be born in a few months.
Stuart Plotkin, DPM, Port Jefferson Station, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
RE: Standard of Care for Bunion Hardware (R. Alex Dellinger, DPM)
From: Burton Katzen, DPM
I have read the recent posts regarding "standard of care for bunion hardware", and the two main concerns seem to be the type and cost of the hardware. If we assume the standard of care is screw fixation, being a Medicare patient myself, I certainly do not want a below-standard-of-care procedure performed on me. Lucky for me and my patients, there is an answer for both concerns - minimally invasive surgery with no fixation at all, which can be performed in an office or outpatient ASC setting. As for standard of care, there are literally thousands of procedures performed on a daily basis all over the world. There are over forty years of detailed documentation, beginning with Dr. Austin's original work, that show that fixation is not necessary for many types of bunions with osteotomies, and therefore should certainly also be considered as an accepted standard of care. (Do we open and fixate every metatarsal fracture that walks into our office?) Statistics to consider after 35 years of performing MIS:
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Pre- and Post-op photos of bunion |
Hardware cost - $0.00 - Hardware failure or pin tract infections - 0%
Travel time to hospital - 0 hours - Percentage of time being bumped or delayed - 0%
Cost of plaster casting supplies - $0.00 - Pain, swelling, and disability - lessened
Avascular necrosis and non-unions - 0% to date
Keloid or hypertrophied scar formation to date - 0% to date
Post-operative tourniquet complications - 0% (not used)
Surgery time - varies between 10 - 20 minutes
Appearance of foot at first redressing (usually 7-10 days) (See above)
Burton Katzen, DPM, Temple Hills, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL)) | |
From: Spencer Dubov, DPM, Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
The first area to check is the Wyoming Podiatric Practice Act for scope, including H&Ps. With that in hand, you have a substantial basis to rectify your problem.
Spencer Dubov, DPM, Commack, NY
Is rearfoot within the WY scope of practice? What is the rational behind the refusal to grant rearfoot privileges to a DPM? Has the APMA and state society, been contacted?
Robert S. Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: Return to Practice After 3 Years
From: John Aaron, DPM
If the podiatrist returning to practice after 3 years of retirement is interested in biomechanics, I suggest Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders by Thomas Michaud. It is one of the texts used at the NYCPM Biomechanics Department. I have found it to be an excellent reference.
John Aaron, DPM, Rock Springs, WY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Perfect for basket weaving class? |
Source: Huopa Virsut via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
1 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN RRA SURGERY & ASSOCIATE POSITION
Get more experience in arthroscopy, fusions, trauma & complex hindfoot/ankle deformity corrections. Must be BQ or BC in foot & RRA or on track to be. CV, DPM school transcripts, director LOR, LOI. ALSO AVAIL Associate position , now or Aug '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- CENTRAL FLORIDA PART TIME
Associate position desired for an established podiatry office in Central Florida for all phases of office based podiatry. Please send CV and inquiries to feetwork@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - HOME FOOT CARE, INC-
Looking for podiatrists to service the following areas: Las Vegas, Nevada, Oxnard/Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, Palm Springs/Palm Desert. Full or Part-time available, Full/Part time available, flexible schedule, independence, excellent compensation, electronic billing/scheduling, great support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE –PARTNERSHIP- OWNERSHIP FAST TRACK- CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
If you’re bright, articulate, and skilled in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a prime focus on the biomechanics of foot and leg function, I’m interested in you. Earn what you’re worth and live in Silicon Valley. Send resume to setdpm44@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, has opportunities for motivated, talented, and board qualified or certified doctors to start immediately. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing. EHI currently offers the following ancillaries: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Vascular Intervention Centers, Compounding & Retail Pharmacy, JACCHO Accredited Pathology lab able to perform Anatomic Pathology, DNA & Pharmacogenetics. We are also adding Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care and other ancillary services. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries to Tony Brzezicki, HR, tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). EHI offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
PART-TIME POSITION- CENTRAL NJ
Well established podiatry practice is looking for a hard working and motivated individual to work in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Please send CV to: advancedfoot1@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WALDORF AND CLINTON, MD **IMMEDIATE HIRE**
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and would like someone with rearfoot surgery experience, but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Relocation fees will be covered if able to join practice immediately. Send CV to:feet_r_neat@aol.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – 30 WATT DIODE LASER
30 Watt Class IV Diode Laser. This laser is for not only pain and physical therapy but also for the treatment of fungal nails, ulcers and wounds. Second hand piece for warts and for the excision of skin lesions. Only used 6 months. Contact: Podiodoc@gmail.com
DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please email footdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Satellite office for sale. Originally was four days a week full time. Has been reduced to two very busy days per week due to health reasons. Only podiatrist located in a small town with small town charm. Great area to raise a family. About an hour to an hour and a half to the beaches, forty five minutes to Tampa, Orlando and the attractions. Great fishing, hunting, affordable golf and loads of lakes for skiing or recreation. Great potential for the right person. If interested please respond to 286cme@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PODIATRY MEDICAL PRACTICE - NORTHWEST MONTANA
Immediately available due to illness. Four treatment rooms, 1,400 square feet, digital x-ray, up-to-date computer and software. 150,000 drawing area. Will exchange practice for lease on the office space. Beautiful location surrounded by the Rocky Mountains with excellent hunting, fishing, skiing, boating, and hiking opportunities. If interested send email to: wlranch@montanasky.net or call (406) 752-4988 or (406 )250-1756
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Two independent podiatry practices located in Commack and Oyster Bay, NY. Currently grossing 1.1 million dollars. Available for individual or combination sale. Conservative care philosophy with great surgical potential. 7,500 patient visits annually. Asking 1.1 million dollars. Willing to stay on for gradual transition. Please contact bombbustr7@aol.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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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