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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,065 Podiatrists Daily
October 10, 2014 #5,186  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
WesternU Professor Appointed to Editorial Board of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Jonathan Labovitz, DPM has been appointed to the editorial board of a new open access journal, Sports and Exercise Medicine. The first issue will be published in November, 2014.
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Dr. Jonathan Labovitz |
Additionally, Dr. Labovitz received an award in July from the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles for his leadership and service to the organization, having just completed a term as President of the Los Angeles Chapter.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
IPMA Begins Billboard Advertising Campaign
The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) this week began a billboard advertising campaign that reminds patients that podiatric physicians treat a number of injuries and problems associated with the ankle. A series of six IPMA billboards will appear from October 6 - October 19 on the west side of I-294 facing south, visible to northbound traffic a quarter mile from Wolf Road, near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
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Each billboard contains the IPMA website to encourage patients to find a podiatrist in their area, via the IPMA’s "Find a Physician" function on its website. The billboard campaign idea was born from talks conducted by the association’s public relations committee, which has recently shored up its communications and social media efforts too.
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
CA Podiatrist Participates in City Council Election Debate
With Election Day less than a month away, eight Sonoma City Council hopefuls on Wednesday squared off in their first major candidates’ forum, addressing issues that ranged from affordable housing and development to construction of a long-awaited community swimming pool.
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Dr. Andrew Sawicki |
Among other measures, Dr. Andrew Sawicki, a podiatrist, called for tighter regulations on vacation rentals to minimize impacts on neighborhoods. “We need to have a balance that’s good for the residents,” Sawicki said. “This is our home.”
Source: Eloísa Ruano González , The Press Democrat [10/8/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
FL Podiatrist Provides Pro-Bono to Unisured
For nearly a year, Dr. Neil Shechtman has been riding a wave of altruism and helping folks in the Lake Placid area get the medical care and attention they might not otherwise be able to afford. In Nov. 2013, Shechtman, an internist, has offered medical care, service and advice to those who are without medical insurance or are at or below 200 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Dr. Richard Lewis, a podiatrist from Boynton Beach sees Samaritan’s Touch-referred patients in Shechtman’s office Tuesday mornings.
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Dr. Richard Lewis |
Lewis, who sees one to two Lake Placid patients for an hour and a half each Tuesday, said the work done through Samaritan’s Touch and its doctors, including Shechtman, provides an “invaluable” service. He said one of the main benefits is patient paperwork goes through Samaritan’s Touch in advance, giving doctors more time to deal with treatment rather than record-keeping. In practice for 32 years, Lewis said the Samaritan’s Touch program in Lake Placid and around the county is similar but smaller in scale to what’s offered at the Caridad Center in Boynton Beach, the largest, free healthcare clinic in Florida. He said he’s offered pro-bono services at his office for years.
Source: Paul Catala, Highlands Today [10/9/14]
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
2015 Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles to Remain the Same as Last 2 Years
Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sylvia Burwell announced today that next year’s standard Medicare Part B monthly premium and deductible will remain the same as in the last two years. Medicare Part B covers physicians’ services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and other items. For the approximately 49 million Americans enrolled in Medicare Part B, premiums and deductibles will remain unchanged in 2015 at $104.90 and $147, respectively.
Source: CMS [10/9/14]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Neuropathy S/P Electrocution
I have a patient who has a severe painful neuropathy throughout the majority of his body. The patient sustained a severe, almost life ending electrocution while at work. He was hospitalized for many days and has other symptoms including memory loss and some decreased mental status. Given the fact that this neuropathy is directly related to having been electrocuted, would there be any difference in the way one might address or treat his symptoms, given its etiology? He was prescribed, and has already tried a regimen of Neurontin, with little success.
Besides topical compounded medications along with all other oral supplements that can be dispensed (ALP, L-Carnatine, L-Methyl Folate, etc.), can anyone suggest other possible treatment options?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Thomas Graziano, DPM, MD
This patient needs referral for a venous duplex ultrasound, first and foremost, to determine the exact location of the reflux causing the varicosity. This may be in a more proximal valve, not just a local incompetent venous malformation. Distal varicosities are oftentimes the "tip of the iceberg", stemming from a more proximal cause either in the saphenous vein or incompetent valves between the superficial and deep system. Avoid having "tunnel" vision (no pun intended) and manage the patient comprehensively. You can focus on local decompression or treatment after the patient is worked up appropriately.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear at an art museum? |
Source: Christian Dior’s Goddess Heels
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – MICHIGAN
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHARLOTTE, NC
Associate wanted for well-established multi-office practice in Charlotte, NC. Competitive Salary & Benefits. Excellent opportunity with partnership potential for the right candidate to join our team. NC License required. Please send CV to Charpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BRONX, NY
Excellent hospital-based opportunity available for full time position within Orthopedics Department. Outpatient and inpatient care in busy medical and surgical setting. Large diabetic population. Applicant must be board-qualified or certified in forefoot surgery. Having rearfoot surgical skillset would be a plus. You will be required to be on call at times. Competitive salary and benefit package. Must be a TEAM PLAYER. Please email CV and letter of interest to dtb329@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MICHIGAN
Opportunity to join successful busy group practice; emphasis on exceptional pt care, education & compliance. Multi-office SE MI: EMR, digital xray, Full scope. Seeking Doctor who wants a sense of independence & ability to make meaningful contributions. Opportunity for partnership &/or employment. All inquires kept confidential. Please respond to thebestfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASOOCIATE POSITION – HOUSE CALLS – TX
We are interested in podiatrists for a house call practice. You can also build up your own walk-in patients. Please call 972-790-2800 or email uzoma_duru@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
If you are…a “Buckeye” at heart & want to practice in a small town in the fastest growing county in Ohio; an achiever and know how to work hard for your goals. If you want your patients to know you personally and call you by your first name. to work with 3 podiatrists who deliver quality care with compassion and continually strive to improve; to join a stable thriving practice experiencing increased revenues of 66% in the past 5 years. Send your CV to
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and December 2014 is next exam date. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to scdpmjobs@gmail.com
FELLOWSHIP POSITION - NAPLES, FL
Reconstructive Ankle /Rearfoot, Ex Fix, arthroscopy fellowship. Must have 3 years residency + Board Qualified RRA by ABPS. 1 year spot. FL license. LOI and LOR from director required. $50,000 stipend. Start 1/2015 or 8/2015. mny1029@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
Ppractice on beautiful Coronado Island. 2 blocks from beach and right across the bridge to San Diego. Well- established 30 plus years. all aspects of podiatry including surgery. New patients and referrals from doctors in and around community. Hospital and senior residence blocks away. Priced to sell. Ready for immediate transition. pestibear@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT
60 miles to Manhattan, 15 miles to Westchester county. Busy solo practice, grossing 280k on 2.5 days a week. Extremely low overhead. Beautiful office building with EMR. Practice shares space and staff with 6 MDs. Amazing referral base and growth potential. All surgery is currently referred out. Serious inquiries only contact: Samalsal@yahoo.com
SPACE TO SHARE - MANHATTAN AND LI
Desirable locations on Upper East Side, Gramercy, the Financial District, and Plainview (North Shore Long Island). Extremity MRI and cat scan available in selected offices. Call 516 476-1815PODO2345@AOL.COM
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