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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,264 Podiatrists Daily
October 21, 2013 #4,894  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Collecting New Socks for Shelter
The office of podiatrist Dr. Lawrence Kalker in Newtown Township is collecting new socks for the Valley Youth House Shelter in Warminster. Anyone who wants to donate can bring new socks to his office.
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Dr. Lawrence Kalker |
The Valley Youth House Shelter is a 13-bed facility for runaway, throwaway, homeless, troubled, abused, and neglected boys and girls age 12 to 17. The shelter is a safe haven for teens with the ultimate goal of having the teens rejoin their families, shelter officials said.
Source: Philadelphia Enquirer [10/18/13]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Borneo Podiatrists Attend World Congress of Podiatry
Podiatrists Aminah binti Haji Abdullah and Majidah binti Haji Suhip from the Podiatry Department at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital are attending the 21st International Federation of Podiatrists 2013 World Congress of Podiatry taking place in Rome, Italy from October 17 to 19. This is the first time that local podiatrists are attending the Congress, which is held every three years.
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(L-R) Aminah binti Haji Abdullah and Majidah binti Haji Suhip |
The Congress is the premier foot and ankle conference of the International Federation of Podiatrists since its start in 1966. This world-class event is the largest gathering of international podiatrists who gather as colleagues, old and new, from over 30 countries.
Source: Borneo Bulletin [10/18/13]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Bunions are Common Complaint From High Heel Wearers: Aussie Podiatrist
Hobart podiatrist Chris Angel says extremely high heels pose short and long-term dangers. While teetering in the fashion statements, women have a greater risk of falling and are assured of falling from a greater height. And, in the longer term, women risk serious injury -- including skeletal problems and foot deformity.
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Mr. Angel, who is the principal podiatrist at Ispahan Podiatry, said one of the most common complaints was bunions. The condition was not only unsightly, but also painful. Mr. Angel said the strain on the back caused by teetering in high heels also caused musculoskeletal problems, ranging from tight calves to Achilles tendinitis.
Source: Anne Mather, Herald Sun [10/19/13]
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| PODIATRIC PATIENTS AND THE LAW | |
Unhappy Patient Arrested After Threatening NJ Podiatrist
A patient unhappy with previous care allegedly threatened to shoot staff at a podiatry office and to harm a male doctor's private parts, town police said today. Police were called on Oct. 10 at noon to Podiatric Surgical Associates with a report of threatening phone calls.
Several calls were apparently made, police said, by Jared McHugh, 34, of Somerville. The message threatening the male doctor was left as a voice mail message, said police. McHugh was charged with making terroristic threats and harassment following an investigation by police. He was taken to the county jail, with bail set at $15,000.
Source: Renée Kiriluk, Hill/Hunterdon Democrat [10/17/13]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Sulfa Allergies
Given the small quantity of sulfa in drugs like naproxen and Celebrex, how common is it for a patient with a sulfa allergy to adversely respond to these medications?
Charles Morelli, DPM, Mamaroneck, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
RE: Achilles Insertional Pain (Simon Young, DPM)
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
DPMs can often get into a scenario of strictly podiatric thinking. It's not surprising, but when this happens, it can lead to missing out on important co-findings. Many of these are general medical in their impact. DPMs are often reluctant to speak with our patients about their alcohol intake. And yet this is a serious issue, which has an entire range of effects, including delayed healing and the inability for antibiotics to work properly.
I often found that despite my best efforts at cortisone injections and orthotics, it was impossible to treat heel pain successfully if the patient was hyper-uricemic. Sometimes, these patients also had highly elevated cholesterol as well. This led to my taking necessary blood tests of most of my patients who had heel pain. With Obamacare, we will be seeing more and more patients who will qualify for "regular" insurance. Many of these are self-destructive in their personal habits. Some of them will disclose that, others not. I am publishing an article on dealing with self-destructive patients in Podiatry Management. If this patient is an alcoholic, he will find it very difficult to get a satisfactory result. This will be compounded and confounded if a surgery is anticipated.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL ) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
When Dr. Sullivan complained about the recommended tests for peripheral neuropathy being 3,600 dollars, my initial reaction was to dismiss his concern, writing that if a patient needs the tests, we had better order them and not worry about the patient's pocketbook. My apologies for being a bit cavalier in dismissing Dr. Sullivan's concerns. In this week's New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Cheryl Bettigole shares Dr. Sullivan's concerns. She wrote an editorial titled "The Thousand Dollar Pap Smear" where she showed how a test that used to cost 30 dollars is now being billed out by some labs for a thousand dollars.
The author expressed her concerns about the impact of rising laboratory tests on the finances of individuals as wells as on our healthcare system. Dr. Bettigole wrote, "...it is increasingly clear that physicians have an obligation to be good stewards of limited resources to understand the financial effects that the orders we write have on our patients."
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
RE: ICD-10
From: Arden Smith, DPM
The more I read and research regarding ICD-10, the more I am convinced that ICD-10 is unworkable in anything other than a mega practice setting that has professional coders on staff. It appears to me that the loss of time and thus productivity involved with coding with this new system, along with all of the other strains on a practice in our current environment, could be catastrophic to the viability of a practice.
I would appreciate if some of my colleagues with more knowledge of ICD-10 than I have could speak on how to survive and function with this new system. How did “organized political medicine” ever let this come to pass. It just seems like another nail in the coffin of private practice medicine.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1A | |
RE: The Passing of Ed Stein
I was saddened to read about the passing of Ed Stein. Ed was one-of-a-kind, the ultimate salesman, and a very nice guy. Starting in the early 1970s, we spent much time together as exhibitors and became friends. When I began exhibiting in the Mid-West, I did not know anyone. I was lucky to have my first exhibit space next to Ed. After he spoke to the podiatrists in his booth, he would bring them over to my booth and introduce them.
When I became discouraged after a number of years exhibiting in the Mid-West with little results, he would encourage me to stick with it and that it would work out. He was right. I will always have a special place in my heart for Ed and will never forget what he did for me. My love and best wishes to Joan and her family.
Richard Strauss, RPh, Retired Chairman, Pedinol Pharmacal Inc.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1B | |
RE: The Passing of Ed Stein
Ed Stein is a loss to the profession, but a bigger loss to his wife Joan and his children. Ed always had a smile and a crazy joke to tell, but most important was the direction and recommendations he made to many podiatrists and to all the professional ball teams he sold to and consulted with. He made padding the foot a true art! He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. My love goes out to his family.
Steve Berlin, DPM, Baltimore, MD
Ed Stein and his lovely wife were the neighbors I had the pleasure to meet at the first three podiatry conferences that I attended. I was "green", he gave me unimaginable encouragement. He was known to many as an icon and an idol. He was a great man. The entire Bianco Family send their sincere condolences to Joan and his family.
Vincent Bianco, Bianco Bros.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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| CLASSIFIED ADS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PENNSYLVANIA
Associate Wanted for busy, multifaceted podiatry practice in Chester and Delaware counties, Pennsylvania. Seeking PSR-24/36 trained podiatrist for full/part time associate position. Two offices and hospital privileges. Send CV and letter to: 123bunion@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - MN
We are seeking highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic associate’s to join our successful, well-established practice, we currently have 6 locations and plans to add more, throughout Minnesota. The practice incorporates surgery, wound care, sports medicine and general podiatry. This opportunity offers an excellent salary, bonus and % commission with benefits, also an opportunity to become an associate down the road. PPMR/PSR required. Email CV to: kpepple@midwestpodiatrycenters.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – NEW YORK AND/OR NEW JERSEY
Hard work, grueling hours, and low pay. Seeking a top producer only. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic associate to join our well-established practice. Send resume to footcomfort@outlook.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, malpractice coverage and health insurance provided. Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (GREENWICH, FAIRFIELD AND NORTH HAVEN)
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Join an established group practice in Dayton, Ohio excellent reputation, large referral base. Base Salary$120,000, benefits and bonus structure. EMR;diagnostic ultrasound; Padnet; CO2 and Cutera Laser for nails, all aspects of DME. We need well trained personable PSR24/36 surgeon. Future Buy-in available. Please send CV to: Ohiomedical@aol.com
ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
30 year old practice for sale, furnished office, hospital and physician referrals. Seeking conscientious, well trained DPM with wound care experience. Submit CV to dr.jeanturner@yahoo.com
CENTRAL KENTUCKY DIABETES MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP
Directed by Dr. Jonathan Moore of Cumberland Foot and Ankle Centers of Kentucky, this non-accredited, 1-year fellowship starts in July and offers a wide variety of training opportunities that focus on diabetes, but span a wide variety of pathologies and unique training opportunities. Work hands-on with our office administration team to learn ICD-10. Our on-staff certified orthotist, physical therapist, shoe store staff, MRI director and other team members will make this the most valuable training year of your career. Generous stipend, benefits, and free housing. Learn more at www.myhappyfoot.com (click the Fellowship Tab). Send CVs to jmoore@aappm.org.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MEDICAL CABINETS AND PODIATRY CHAIRS
Medical cabinets, podiatry chairs and sonicator for sale (Long Island Office). Click here for photos and details.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE -DIOWAVE 15 WATT, PORTABLE. 980 LASER
This is a used multiple function laser, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, joint pain. nerve pain, post surgical, warts toenail problems , two year plus warranty, MSRP: 18,500 E mail Dr. Zuckerman at: footcare@comcast.net. for questions and pricing .
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - 2012 PINPOINTE FOOTLASER
FDA-cleared treatment for toenail fungus. Used only 30 times. Doc closing practice. Paid 66K asking 42K or best offer. Buyer pays shipping from Arizona. rmfleck@cableone.net or call Robin at 928-443-0943 Thursday or Fridays 8-5.PST.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL NY SYRACUSE SUBURB
Disability forces quick sale of well-established 25+ year practice. Grossing 460,000. Fully equipped with pedorthist on staff. Brick building with apartment above office rented to same tenant 10+ years. Will sell practice and lease space or sell building along with this well rounded practice. High physician referral base. Respond to: instepwithpodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CONNECTICUT
Well-established, 35-year-old reputable practice/condo with approx 2,500 Square ft. Grossing approximately $450,000. Outside Hartford area. All phases of podiatry. Contact drsch52@hotmail.com
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