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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 16,066 Podiatrists Daily
October 14, 2014 #5,189  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MA Podiatrist Discusses Treatment of Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails result when a border of the nail grows into the skin and causes infection. It typically gets hot, red, and swollen and develops drainage. “I see this frequently,” said Dr. Jim Ioli, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School. “People have ingrown nails they’ve tried to trim, but their eyesight is faulty and it causes a problem.”
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Quick fix: As long as you’re not diabetic, you can soak your toe in warm water and put an antibiotic ointment and a Band-Aid on it. Long-term fix: If the infection isn’t gone in five days, a podiatrist can remove the offending portion of the nail or cauterize the nail chemically, so it doesn’t grow back in one corner.
Source: Buffalo News via Harvard Health Letter [10/11/14]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Publically-Funded Podiatrist Could Reduce Diabetic Complications: Aussie Podiatrist
Complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes could be avoided if Orange had a publicly-funded podiatrist, according to foot specialist Claire Milligan. Milligan, a former head of the Australian Podiatry Association of NSW and the owner of Alignment Podiatry, said Orange residents were not as well serviced when it came to caring for foot conditions as they should be.
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“In Sydney, podiatrists are key members of a multi-disciplinary team for diabetic patients who have developed ulcers, and the problem is approached holistically,” she said. “We unfortunately don’t have that in Orange at the moment. “Statistics show an individual can have 27 years of preventative podiatry for the same amount of money it costs the system when someone develops an ulcer that leads to amputation.”
Source: Tracey Prisk, Central Western Daily [10/13/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
AZ Podiatrists to Conduct Free Diabetic Foot Screenings
Sole Foot and Ankle Specialists, a podiatry practice in Glendale, AZ will be conducting free foot screenings for any diabetic patients on Nov. 7. Drs. Gary Friedlander and Jay Larson are the podiatrists on staff.
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Drs. Gary Friedlander and Jay Larson |
Friedlander believes in educating diabetic patients on the importance of overall health for the foot and ankle area. “There are now 29 million Americans who have diabetes in the United States,” Friedlander said. “If these patients check their feet daily, there is an 85 percent less risk of amputation. Our practice is committed to educating a diabetic patient to always take care of their feet and not to allow any sore or wound to go unattended.”
Source: Sun City Daily News Sun [10/11/14]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
Mayor Endorses Tax Collection System Run by CT Podiatrist
Torrington mayor, Elinor Carbone, backs the city’s tax collection system and says she really doesn’t understand why the other 168 towns in Connecticut don’t do it the same way. Torrington’s private tax collector, Dr. Robert T. Crovo guarantees 100 per cent of what it is owed each year in property and sewer taxes. If there is a shortfall, Crovo pays it out of his own pocket. The city is never shorted. Torrington is the only town in the state that uses this method. Crovo has been under contract as tax collector since 1999 and the city hasn’t lost a dime in unpaid taxes.
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Taxman Crovo, 63, is also Foot-man Crovo. He graduated first from the University of Connecticut and then from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He has had a good practice in Torrington for many years. His uncle, Dr. Ray Crovo, was also a podiatrist and at one time also served as the city’s tax collector. It’s pretty clear, given the results of the audit, that Torrington’s tax collection system, assuring the city a 100 per cent collection rate, works well. No wonder the mayor endorses it.
Source: Owen Canfield, The Register Citizen [10/12/14]
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| PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES | |
Arizona Research Collaboration Productive for 20 Years
Drs. David G. Armstrong and Lawrence A. Lavery have worked together since Armstrong was a fellow and Lavery was a new faculty member at the University of Texas in San Antonio under the direction of Dr. Lawrence Harkless. Together, they have published 101 peer-reviewed papers and executed research grants funded by the NIH, ADA, VA, AHRQ, APMA, ACFAS, and the Qatar National Research Foundation.
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(L) Drs. Lawrence Lavery and David Armstrong (1996) and (R) (2009) |
In a list of the of the most referenced papers published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, their work accounts for 6 of the top 10 articles.The h-index is a measure of an author's publications or how often publications are cited by other authors. Together, Lavery and Armstrong's h-indices are 58 and 70, respectively - numbers believed to be the highest in the field.
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| SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS | |
Bret Ribotsky: Today, is there a social media platform that physicians should concentrate on more than the others?
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Shawn McAskill: Today, I would tell doctors that they should be paying more attention to Pinterest even more than Facebook. It’s the fastest growing platform, not just in numbers but also for how engaged the users are. Female demographics are leading, but men are catching up. Pinterest is known for using infographics (which is the way of telling a story, conveying information in a graphic format). And infographics is a great way to share information in a way that gets patients to take action.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (EMR)NEWS STORIES | |
From: Alex Kor, DPM
I would like to alert readers to an error in this recent article which misquoted me. A provider is not allowed to arbitrarily text patients. This is a HIPAA violation, and I am VERY sensitive to this breach of privacy. Thus, this is NOT how I communicate with my patients. Rather, I use Captureproof ,a HIPAA-compliant mobile app that allows transmission of photos, videos, and yes, texting between patients and providers, and provider-to-provider.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Combination cheer leader/field goal kicker heel? |
Source: Jon Galliano’s Pom Pom Heels
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - FLUOROSCAN III MINI-C
Refurbished mini-c for sale. Footprint approx 24"x 30", on wheels and easily fits into treatment rooms. New digitizer included to download images to EMR. Dual monitors and image storage capability. Click here to view unit Located in Manhattan. Email maidie3854@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND
30+ year old practice located on a busy street. Referrals from Doctors, Senior residence and Hospital in the community. Neighborhood is very family oriented. Good mix of general podiatry, sports injuries, DME; seniors, working population and children. Please contact: drlschwartz@hotmail.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
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
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
ASC STAFF PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE - NEW JERSEY
Fair Lawn ASC (ambulatory surgical center) is accepting applications for staff privileges. NJ license needed. Patient transportation available in the tri state area. Equity buy-in available. Call 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.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
INDIANAPOLIS-BASED PODIATRY GROUP SEEKING FULL-TIME HOSPITALIST PODIATRIST
Very busy established practice has an immediate position available for a full-time hospital on-call podiatrist. We service two of the largest hospital organizations in Indianapolis and are in need of a hospital podiatrist to manage a high volume call schedule with 2 office clinic days per week. PSR-24 Required. Base salary plus commission, benefits and malpractice included. Contact Marla Watson, Practice Manager:marlakwatson@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
PODIATRISTS WANTED FOR NAIL CLINICS – MULTIPLE STATES
Need additional income/patients for your existing practice? We provide Pinpointe FootLaser, training, and patients- you get paid for treating. Needed only in: Honolulu, Hartford, Boston, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, San Francisco. We can also work with practices that already own Pinpointe. Contactcorporate@lasernailtherapy.com for info.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/PART TIME IN WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidate. Contactckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
PODIATRISTS WANTED - NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Providers needed for care in skilled nursing and other long-term care facilities throughout the State of California. Professionally managed and billed. Reply with letter of interest and CV to:ZBUBBLESZ@aol.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
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
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