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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,103 Subscribers Daily
October 03, 2022 #7,351  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY CONTEST RESULTS | |
Congratulations to Martin Taubman, DPM of San Diego, CA winner of last week's grand prize of $500. We thank all those who participated. The Annual Survey will be published in the February issue of Podiatry Management. The PM Podiatry Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in the March, 2023 issue.
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL |
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Are you in favor of ABPM's Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Podiatric Surgery?
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Why Running Shoes Need Replacement After 300-500 Miles
Is the 300 to 500 mile rule for replacing running shoes founded on research? Do you really need to replace your shoes that often? Yes, says podiatrist Bruce Pinker, DPM, who works with walkers and runners at Progressive Foot Care in New York. “The midsole, found between the insole and the outsole, breaks down and wears out in this range,” he explains.
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Dr. Bruce Pinker |
He says that the midsole of sneakers is usually composed of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or polyethylene-vinyl acetate (PEVA), and the material serves as a shock absorber. However, the rebound effectiveness decreases over time. “Running or walking without this shock-absorbing material fully intact could possibly lead to injuries,” cautions Dr. Pinker. That could mean stress fractures, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, or runner’s knee.
Source: Amber Sayer, Well + Good [9/30/22]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS | |
USFAS/FASMA Expands in Delaware
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS) expands with its most recent division, Advanced Foot & Ankle Center, adding three podiatry offices throughout Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown, Delaware.
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(L-R): Drs. Raymond DiPretoro, Jr and Aabha Suchak |
Raymond DiPretoro Jr., DPM is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at Riverside Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Aabha Suchak, DPM is a graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her surgical residency at Christiana Care Health Services in Newark, DE.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NV Podiatrist Joins Southwest Medical’s Oakey Healthcare Center
Timothy Brookes, DPM recently joined Southwest Medical’s Oakey Healthcare Center location. Dr. Brookes earned his podiatric medical degree at the Western University College of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA.
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Dr. Timothy Brookes |
He completed his podiatric residency at MemorialCare Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.
Source: Vegas Inc. [9/12/22]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
RE: Effective AR Management Strategies
There are scores of effective AR management strategies, proven by experts of the medical billing industry, which have helped healthcare organizations to cut through the noise and manage their financial health.
5. Insurance eligibility verification: As per the eClaim Status, insurance eligibility verification causes more than 75% of claim rejections and denials by payers. To ensure financial growth of your medical setting, it is crucial to check the patient’s eligibility and coverage. There are different ways to find out the eligibility: using third-party products to scrape data and using software on the payer’s site. It is significant to check the coverage date, identify whether it is a co-pay amount or deductible amount.
Source: Hariharasudan Neelarathinam, Physicians Practice [9/22/22]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Pinhole Grinding Disks
Can anyone provide a source for medium garnet 7/8” pinhole grinding discs?
Neil H Hecht, DPM, Tarzana, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Brent Beirdneau, DPM
I have read many of the responses to ABPM’s recent plans for a CAQ in surgery and many are unbelievably frustrating. The current process ABFAS has for certification seems unnecessarily drawn out, expensive, and tedious. I know most of my colleagues feel the same way. If we are truly concerned about patient safety, as many of the responses seem to indicate, why are we not ensuring that recent residency graduates are “up to snuff” before letting them perform surgery unsupervised for 6-7 years?
Why am I allowed to perform ankle surgery for 6 years without supervision, building my surgical skills and techniques along the way with that experience, and then at the end of that period if I don’t submit the right cases or want to pay more fees, I am all of a sudden deemed no longer qualified or unworthy to do more surgery? How does that make sense? Either our training received in school and residency is sufficient or it is not. Either a surgeon feels comfortable to do a surgery or they don’t (and if they don’t then they shouldn’t do that surgery regardless of the training they have received). We should have whatever necessary testing done at the time of residency graduation and not continue the charade for years on end. I applaud ABPM’s effort to provide a simpler and more streamlined process for achieving surgical “worthiness”. Please continue your efforts ABPM!
Brent Beirdneau, DPM, Salem, OR
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2B | |
From: Martin M Pressman, DPM
I have been involved at all levels of training in podiatry. Starting with full-time teaching at TUSPM, residency training for 47 years, committee work for ABFAS on all examination levels. I was part of the team that developed CBPS, and remain on the Case Review Committee for my final year. I was also chairman of my state board in Connecticut for 40 years. I am part of the residency training program at Yale and was Section chief of podiatry in the department of orthopedics, at Yale School of Medicine 1997-2017 until we became a department at Yale New Haven Hospital with a full time department chair. I say all this to allow you to understand my perspective on this critical issue in podiatry.
I have read Drs. Oloff, Jacobs (both friends) and Dr. Ford (well respected) on this issue and all make salient points. I would like to add to the discussion with some other critical observations. #1. It is the licensing examination that sets the “minimal competency level...
Editor's note: Dr. Pressman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: Ben Pearl, DPM
Robert Phillips, DPM recently highlighted the importance of performing biomechanical exams in the September Podiatry Management Magazine. I would like to suggest some additional resources. There are two recent texts that I think are helpful for the student or seasoned practitioner. The first is Practical Biomechanics by Richard Blake, DPM volume 1 and recently published volume 2. The second is Pathmechanics of Foot Disorders by Doug Richie, DPM. There are also book reviews of both on YouTube in the podcast Fit Foot U. Rich Bouche, DPM also has a great synopsis of provocative biomechanical tests which are available in the archives AAPSM in his lectures and on YouTube on Fit Foot U.
Disclosure: Dr. Pearl is the producer of Fit Foot U.
Ben Pearl, DPM, Arlington, VA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Would you call this a walking garden? |
Source: Elisabeth Thorsen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - MASSACHUSETTS, MISSOURI, PENNSYLVANIA and BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania and the Buffalo, NY region. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, large group podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate as well as July 2023. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, medical, CME, malpractice, and 401K. Looking to fill immediately as well as fill July position. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC (IMMEDIATE)
Multi-location boutique office in Manhattan is hiring a surgically trained practitioner to join our sports-medicine practice. If personable, motivated and driven to succeed, we would be delighted to have you join. We offer a strong compensation package: associate average $250K+/year, health benefits + retirement pension. https://tinyurl.com/ApplyTHFP
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 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 - PITTSBURGH, PA AREA
Multi doctor, multi office practice seeks a full time Associate trained in all aspects of podiatry and surgery. We currently have four office locations around the Pittsburgh area. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible and must have a Pennsylvania license or be eligible to obtain one. We offer a competitive salary with a bonus opportunity, a 401K and profit-sharing plan and health insurance. To apply, please forward a CV to: drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BROOKLYN
Looking for an out-of-network podiatrist to work in-house at a medical office in Sheepshead bay. Please call Dr. Shtarkman at 917-363-2702. dr.shtarkman@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
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEONS WANTED - FT LAUDERDALE AND TAMPA
Growing group with two immediate open positions. Full schedules, good variety of pathology, robust support staff, well equipped offices and many ancillaries. BQ/BC ABFAS required. Competitive salary/ benefits. Bilingual doc in Tampa would excel. Send CV to podiatrymanda@gmail.com
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 • 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- 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
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