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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,659 Subscribers Daily
October 30, 2019 #6,538  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
VA Podiatrist Supervises Temple Students at Marine Corps Marathon
Ben Pearl, DPM provided podiatric medical coverage during the 44th running of the Marine Corps Marathon in his hometown of Arlington, VA. Dr. Pearl, a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, supervised a team of podiatric medical students from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM).
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Dr. Ben Pearl (3rd from right) and TUSPM students |
Dr. Pearl was chosen by Howard Palamarchuk, DPM, one of his former mentors and professors, to assist with the race coverage as Dr. Palamarchuk was unable to take part in this year. The medical team worked side by side with physical therapy and critical care in the main medical tent.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
IN Podiatrist Discusses Gout as a Cause of Foot Pain
Scott Neville, DPM, a podiatrist in Mooresville, IN, says that for some people, pain and swelling in the foot can be a sign of gout. "[Gout is] a type of painful inflammatory arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the blood," Dr. Neville explains. "Tophi—which are uric acid crystal deposits that look like lumps under the skin—commonly develop [in the feet], although they can [also] be found in joints throughout the body."
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In many cases, gout can be managed by standard therapies and lifestyle changes. However, some people suffer from uncontrolled gout, which can cause long-term damage.
Source: Caitlin Flynn, MSN.com [10/16/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
SwedishAmerican Welcomes IL Podiatrist
SwedishAmerican recently welcomed new providers to its clinics. Tiphani James, DPM joined the Stateline Clinic as a doctor of podiatric medicine. Dr. James received her podiatric medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
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Dr. Tiphani James |
Dr. James completed her podiatric and medical residency at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.
Source: Rockford Register Star [10/27/19]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Bahamas Podiatric Medical Association Holds 2nd Annual Conference
Joseph S. Fox, DPM, MPH, Consultant for Community Affairs and Public Health for the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, attended the Bahamas Podiatry Medical Association Second Annual Conference, which emphasized new hope for the diabetic foot. Dr. Fox was interviewed on Bahamian National Television on his role in the Bahamas and the urgency for podiatrists to address the needs of many hurricane victims who sustained injuries and infection to the feet.
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Healthcare team seeing patients in the Bahamas |
The well-attended conference specifically focused on the early diagnosis and prevention of DFUs. Dr. Daniel Johnson, consultant podiatric surgeon in public health and at the Foot and Ankle Institute has spearheaded a national program on reducing risk factors contributing to diabetic complications and reducing the rate of amputation in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Local health professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare workers attended, along with podiatrists and physicians from Canada, Argentina, and other countries from around the world.
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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 | |
7 Conveniences Patients Expect from Today's Medical Practices - Part 7
Today’s patients expect the same conveniences from medical practices that they receive from restaurants or retailers. If they don’t get them, they will find another doctor. If practices want to compete in today’s healthcare environment, they need to offer patients convenience. Here are the top 7 things patients expect from their doctor’s office.
7. Availability - Patients don’t get sick only during business hours, and offering a few Saturday appointments no longer caters to their busy lifestyles. With urgent cares and retail clinics offering extended hours daily, if a practice doesn’t adapt its schedule to its patients they’ll get their care from a place that does.
Source: Todd Shryock, Physicians Practice
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Embedded Ingrown Toenail in a 7 Week Old Baby
Does anybody have any recommendations for a 7 week old who was hospitalized due to an infection from an ingrown toenail at 3 weeks of age. The nail is ingrowing into the distal tuft. I can avulse it, but is there any contraindication at that age? Any help would be appreciated.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Recommendations for Virtual Scribes
I am looking to hire a virtual scribe and wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for companies that they have used. It's a bonus if the company that they use also has experience with Practice Fusion.
Eli Fialkoff, DPM, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Narmo Ortiz, DPM
According to statista.com, in 2015, there were nearly 1.1 million doctors of medicine in the U.S., and according to the sourced report cited by Dr. Jacobs, about 3,200 physicians received $500K or more for promotional talks and consulting. In addition, it is also reported that it does not include physicians receiving royalties for research and inventions. So, is this to criticize the right of any person, physicians included, to be paid a royalty or a salary for consulting services, research, or for their intellectual property from an invention?
Most of us in active practice have been invited to industry-sponsored lunches, dinners, and to the occasional sawbones or cadaver labs. Most of us have never been paid, nor will even dream of being paid, such amounts of money in salaries or gifts to even come close to the amounts in the cited report. While I do not necessarily agree with companies luring physicians to use their products with gifts, I do have to argue that the regulations issued by federal and state legislators to prohibit such transactions is plain and simple hypocrisy since most of them are "wined and dined" by industry lobbyists on a daily basis.
At the end of the day, we all agree that we are in this profession to care for our patients and provide them with sound, evidence-based treatment options. In an open market environment, many vendors will come to our door asking us to use their products. It is up to us to decide which one(s) will be appropriate or not to help our patients, not because of a dinner at a nice restaurant.
Narmo Ortiz, DPM, Haines City, FL
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From: George Jacobson, DPM
The language of these policies can be tricky as in Dr. Ressler's example. Our elevator was out for 2 weeks after Hurricane Irma, and was not covered. In 1992, I had an overhead policy that paid the overhead for one year. This $5,000 per month was helpful and in addition to and separate from my disability policy. While I was waiting to die from metastatic malignant melanoma, the income from the overhead policy helped ease the burden of hiring a colleague for the interim, while we figured out what to do. There was a 30-day elimination period and we had submit expenses monthly.
The policy was available for up to a two-year period. You may need a lawyer to review your insurance policies. My disability policy still pays me until 65 years old, but a lawyer was needed and a settlement was reached. The insurance company rolled the dice in 1993 and agreed to pay the policy as their actuaries' advised them that they wouldn't be paying for long. I mention this as I had to prioritize what types of insurance would best protect my family. I also have life insurance, but what if you live? How can you get through a difficult stretch? I was 31 when I purchased those plans, 36 when I was diagnosed, and I am now 63. It's never too early to plan.
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Feet of the Day
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Feet Loaf? |
Source: Pee Wee Herman via Dr. Lori Weisenfeld
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART-TIME – BROOKLYN, NY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Established group practice seeking PSR 36, Associate lead to Partnership/Ownership. Includes EMR, PADNet, DME, Hospital privileges. All phases of podiatry with wide open opportunities in rearfoot and ankle. Senior doctor retiring in 1 year. Able to make the practice what you want it to be. Reply: kkronowski1@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Group practice looking for ABPS certified or PSR-36 trained DPM. Must be well versed in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic wound care. Senior doctor looking at early retirement or transition to part time work. Please send resume and cover letter to rose6584@att.net
ASSOCIATE/PURCHASE - ILLINOIS (CHICAGO & SUBURBAN)
Associate/purchase opportunity for 2 location 30 year well-established and respected practice. Great mix of general, sports medicine, PT/ rehab, surgery, diabetic care, functional medicine, and lots of retail/DME products for excellent cash flow. Fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded and trained DPM! Surgical board tract necessary. Excellent and stable staff. Practice owner desires easy and transparent purchase transition supporting retirement within 3-5 years. Mentorship regarding the practice, and unique aspects of their expertise including; sports medicine, functional medicine and practice management. Control your own destiny, this practice is waiting for you! For more details contact Mcrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a Saturday and covering podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com. Should you have any further questions, you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate for fast paced, fun, busy practice. 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. Office work, hospital call, and surgery. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LAS VEGAS, NV
Do you stay awake at night wondering what your true potential is? Are you a superstar peacock who's gotta fly? Then email me at vegashousecalldoc@gmail.com about a part time house call job 1-2x a week in beautiful Las Vegas! You choose the day and hours.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Full time associate position, leading to partnership, opportunity for highly motivated individual with PSMR-RRA training. Well established, busy, two-office practice with all ABFAS board certified, FACFAS, foot and ankle surgeons. Would be turn-key taking over high volume existing practitioners patient care. Associated with large local hospital/residency. Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and bonus structure, health and malpractice insurance, 401K and other benefits. Immediate availability or to start when individual graduates from residency/fellowship in July 2020. Email letter of interest/CV to medical622@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE/PARTNERSHIP POSITION - MICHIGAN
Immediate opportunity, excellent referral base. Surgical experience needed; well-trained partners available to mentor. Team-orientated and transparent practice. Senior partner cutting back. Busy 5-physician practice, three offices Southeast Michigan, EMR, digital x-ray, full-scope; Partnership or employment opportunity. All inquiries confidential. Please respond to footandanklesurgeons@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, CENTRAL TEXAS
If your passion is to enhance people's independence and quality of life through helping them improve their mobility, then a career as a Preferred Podiatry Group podiatrist could be for you. Flexibility, autonomy, resources - they're all yours! High income potential without the logistical hassles of running an office! Significant sign-on bonuses available in these areas too. Please send an email to recruiting@PPGpc.com if you're interested in learning more about PPG podiatric care for residents in long-term care homes.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Suffolk County seeks full time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Modern, upscale, all-female group practice seeking energetic, team-oriented and caring FT Associate to join our busy practice. No travel, nursing homes, minimal wound care, or Medicaid. Only 18% Medicare. Compensation benefits: Salary of $125,000 + generous bonus structure, health insurance, 410K, all professional fees covered (including malpractice), time off for paid CME, scrubs/shoes annually, etc. Looking for a highly motivated and ethical individual with excellent clinical and surgical skills (residency must be 3-year surgical with plans on sitting for the FF & RF boards. Please see our website: www.lexpodiatry.com and email drfreels@lexpodiatry.com your cover letter and CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NAPLES, FL
Immediate and July 2020 associate positions for busy practice in SWFL. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. Cloud EMR, Digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, Paid vacations etc. Our practice cadaver surgical labs to enhance everyone's skills as a group exclusively available. If you like FL sunshine, fishing, golfing, beaches and to live and work in paradise. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
We are an established and growing group of podiatric physicians and surgeons looking for new physicians in central Florida. We are looking for a full-time, hard-working, doctor to join our practice. Board certification or qualification preferred, but not mandatory. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to join a larger group of podiatric physicians. If interested, please submit your CV to cindy@atlanticfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - OH
Gentle Foot Care is a rapidly growing podiatry practice. Well established busy 42 year old group podiatric practice with multiple locations. Great opportunity for energetic, motivated, personable podiatrist. Broad scope of practice. Full-time or Part-time positions available. Full-time available if able to travel between multiple locations. High salary based on production includes malpractice. Hospital privileges available. Please send CV and cover letter to pnnywlls@hotmail.com
NON-CLINICAL FACULTY POSITION – POMONA, CA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking a podiatric physician who is interested in a full-time non-clinical faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. Academic rank will be commensurate with past experience. Please apply at https://apptrkr.com/1591872.
WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - MULTI-SPECIALTY SURGICAL GROUP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2020-2021 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic and general surgery in new outpatient facility. Full salary, health insurance, and housing stipend provided, with more opportunities after completing program. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - STORZ ERGO ELECTRICAL POWER EQUIPMENT
Great for MIS. Used console with motor, foot pedal, and carrying case. Four hand pieces: sagittal, oscillating, drill, and K-wire driver. $2,250. Includes 18 miscellaneous blades, drill bits, file/rasps and K-wire, most never used. Email: edgewoodfoot@yahoo.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ALLPRO SCANX-12 ILE DIGITAL SCANNER
Super low-cost digital solution. Used Allpro ScanX-12 ILE digital Scanner 3 brand new plates and digital screens, server. Works with your existing podiatry x-ray unit. Server, monitor, Tigerview software (not sure if it will transfer). Will need updating. Recommend a service contract first year. $4,500 plus shipping. AustinPodiatry@hotmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - 2020 DIGITAL X-RAY SYSTEM
I purchased a brand new combined server computer rather than upgrade the older-type laptop and server to Windows 10. So it’s basically like new. X-ray hardly use. It was at a satellite research office. $17,000 delivered and set up. Email AustinPodiatry@hotmail.com for pictures, details and questions.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
Looking to purchase a practice, relocate? This successful Chicago area practice is a great opportunity for you. Fully equipped office. Opportunity to enter practice with established patient base and strong cash flow. Contact: Mike Crosby at MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL ILLINOIS
A vibrant and strong cash flow practice for sale in a small farming community in Central Illinois. Located approximately 2 hours south of Chicago this practice has all the benefits of practice and lifestyle. Fully equipped office with up to date technology. Surgery privileges at local hospital. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER, NY
Well established, successful, located downtown in growing major city Westchester, NY. Parking, public transportation. Retiring due to health reasons. On surgical staff of close major hospital. On ALL major health insurances, four treatment rooms, power chairs, EMR with Dragon, Electronic Billing, ERx, Digital X-ray, Vascular Testing, Fluoroscopy, RSWT, Ultrasound, Radiofrequency, Cryoprobe, Autoclave, Whirlpools, Footmax Metascan, complete surgical (with power) and conservative care instruments. PRICED TO SELL. Will introduce. E-mail: lifehope53@yahoo.com
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