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The Voice of Podiatrists
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October 09, 2018 #6,282  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
ND Podiatric Surgeon Joins JRMC Podiatry Team
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes Kayla Emter, DPM, to the podiatry team. Dr. Emter joins JRMC Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Rachael Renschler, to exceed patient expectations and provide quality care. This is the first time in JRMC history that the hospital has offered two podiatrists to care for the community.
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Dr. Emter received her podiatric medical degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. Her residency was completed at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
Source: Jamestown Sun [10/6/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
TX Podiatrist Loves Ability to Juggle Healthcare and Having a Family
Graduating with a degree in psychology and a minor in neuroscience, Susie Sant’Anna, DPM came to find her passion in podiatry after spending time in her residency program. “During my program, I met a gal who was a podiatrist and she told me it was great because you have a balance of sports medicine, office patients, and surgeries,” Dr. Sant’Anna said. “This was really appealing for me, as I wanted a great way to juggle working in healthcare and having a family.”
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Dr. Susie Sant’Anna |
Dr. Sant’Anna moved to Fredericksburg in 2015 and began seeing patients after being in Austin for 20 years. In 2017, she opened and began managing her own independent practice. “I love being in this field because you get to interact with patients and they often see results as soon as they step out of the office,” she said.
Source: McKenzie Moellering, The Fredericksburg Standard [10/3/18]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Lectures at Biomechanics Seminar in Helsinki
Dr. Kevin Kirby (US) was invited to lecture along with Dr. Joris De Schepper (Belgium) at a two-day Foot and Lower Extremity Biomechanics Seminar this last week in Helsinki, Finland. The meeting was sponsored by the Finnish Podiatry Association and the Podiatry Department at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki (one of only two podiatry schools in Finland). 80 podiatrists from Finland and Sweden attended the conference with topics presented on “The Longitudinal Arch Load-Sharing System”, “Tissue Stress Theory”, “Changes in Podiatric Biomechanics Theory over the Past 25 Years”, “Biomechanics and Treatment of Pediatric and Adult Flatfoot Deformity and Running Foot Strike Controversies”.
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Dr. Kevin Kirby (center) Lecturing in Finland |
Included also were workshops on “Gait Examination Techniques” and “Clinical Tests for the Modern Podiatrist”. Finland, with a population of only 5.5 million people, has approximately 400 podiatrists, with over half of them belonging to the Finnish Podiatry Association.
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRY IN THE NEWS | |
Expert Laments Dearth of Podiatrists in Nigeria
Despite five million Nigerians suffering from diabetes with tens of thousands of such people at risk of diabetic foot ulcers, the country only has two podiatrists, the Project Coordinator of the Gintervenes Health Foundation (GHF), Dr. Andrew Agun, has said. Speaking during a week-long training for nurses on Diabetes Foot Care in Lagos recently, and organized by GHF, he said what was more worrisome is that many Nigerians were increasingly being diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers with no commensurate expertise to address their issues.
He said, "Podiatry is not taught in any university in Nigeria, so there is a big gap because when people have severe foot issues, the next thing is to take it to orthopaedic surgeons who would most likely amputate it if they can’t manage it." The best people to manage foot issues are podiatrists, and in Nigeria, there are presently only two of them, and they both work with private healthcare facilities in Lagos and Abuja.
Source: Martins Ifijeh, This Day [10/6/18]
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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 | |
Legal Considerations of Practice Expansions - Part 2
2. Expansion through additional providers - Many practices seek ways to expand their revenue without taking on additional debt. This can be a challenge even when patient volume is available since the hours in the day for patient care are limited. Financial expansion of a medical practice can be achieved through the addition and effective use of practice extenders. If you’re thinking about adding mid-levels to your practice, it’s important to consider some important questions:
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Is the patient volume really there?
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Is the reimbursement going to cover the expense of the provider?
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Do you have adequate physicians to provide supervision?
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Is your patient base willing to see a mid-level?
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Do you have the space and equipment to add new providers to your practice?
Source: Ericka L. Adler, Physicians Practice [10/5/18]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Requests to Trim Fingernails
I have recently been receiving an increase in requests from family members of my homebound geriatric house call patients to "trim" their fingernails. Have any of my colleagues been presented with these requests as of late? If so, would they share their thoughts or experience with this?
Maryann Trivlis, DPM Belle Harbor, NY
Editor's comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. In New York (as well as other states), a podiatrist is limited in scope which does not include the trimming of fingernails. Medical malpractice does not cover treatments which are out of scope. Additionally, cutting fingernails could subject one to professional discipline.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Paul Scherer, DPM
I'm writing this after reflecting on a call I just had with Dr. Scott Kantro. Scott summed everything up when he said, "In an era when things can be so blatantly transactional, Paul was the opposite." Indeed, that was Paul. He made people better. Perhaps, in honor of Paul, we can all work together to make those around us a little better. Rather than robbing Peter, let's give ourselves to pay Paul and pay it forward.
David Armstrong, DPM, Los Angeles, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEACH) | |
From: Michael Forman, DPM
Thank you, Dr. Levy, for posting this information. Just off-hand, there could be two reasons for this: 1. Diuretics can have an adverse effect on the diabetic limb(s); or 2. Those who have the need for taking a diuretic already have a condition that would cause these problems.
Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
The Mycelium shoe challenges the usual conventions of footwear, expanding from the parameters of the foot to create a form limited only by physics.
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Mycelium shoes (Photo: Kendra Barber) |
The form of the network, its direction and variation, are informed by the physical location of the ground and foot: in areas where the shoe contacts the ground, the network is occupied with compact cells for greater wear resistance; in areas where the interior covers the skeletal muscles of the foot, the network is filled with softer, more flexible cells, providing for muscular flexibility to enhance and augment movement within the inner shoe cavity.
Source: Ica & Kostika via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Our busy, multi-office practice is still growing and needs another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with supportive doctors and staff who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Seeking a hard-working, board eligible/certified podiatric physician for our growth oriented practice. January 1, 2019 start date is preferred. This full-time position assumes coverage at well-established location. To learn more about us, visit www.ankleandfootcare.com. Please email your CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TENNESSEE
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is growing and seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Tennessee license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com. Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
Well-established, successful podiatry practice seeking dedicated, hardworking and motivated physician to join as an associate. Excellent referral and patient base. Special emphasis on at risk population. No nursing homes or house calls. Compensation by salary and bonus. Malpractice, health/dental and retirement benefits included. Email CV to sharikaminsky@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MD
MedStar Health is seeking a podiatric surgeon for full time employment Baltimore, Maryland. This position would be based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital with a focus on limb salvage and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Preferred candidate would have 3 years post residency work experience, be fellowship trained and ABFAS board qualified for foot and RRA. The physician would join a growing multidisciplinary team in a hospital based surgical practice and would have the opportunity to work with and teach residents and students. Please send letter of intent and CV to john.steinberg@medstar.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston practice seeking motivated, hard-working recent graduate for associate position in all aspects of podiatry. Long-term plan includes partnership. Send CV to dpm2docs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS
We are a well-established, very busy, hospital-based multi-doc practice located just north of Boston, seeking full-time DPM. Must be Board Qualified/Certified. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. We are well integrated within the medical community and active in both hospital out-patient and in-patient care. Competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full-time podiatrist. State of the art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Excellent opportunity to start your career in a fresh practice! Seeking an associate to join, grow, and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Looking for a motivated individual to contribute to our growth through all aspects of podiatry. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
INFECTIOUS DISEASE/WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – OHIO
Join a premiere podiatry program. Become a leading expert in our profession. The fellowship has a multi-disciplinary approach to podiatric medicine, surgery, and wound care. Participate in numerous surgical procedures. Be exposed to the world renowned Harrington Heart and Vascular Surgery Institute at UH Cleveland Medical Center along with research at Case Western Reserve Medical School. Become part of a winning team. Change your future. One 24 month fellowship position beginning July 1, 2019. Candidate must currently be completing a PGY 3 residency. Application requests: deborah.mott@uhhospitals.org. Deadline: October 20, 2018. Interviews: Saturday, December 1, 2018. CPME approved.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED - FL, CA, TX, NY, NJ, PA, AL, TN, KY, GA, SC
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