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November 07, 2022 #7,376  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
SMU Receives $10 Million Gift to Fund Podiatric Medicine Program
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has received a $10 million gift from the estate of esteemed alumnus and podiatrist Russell Odell Lewis, DPM ’65 to fund endowed scholarships for SMU’s Doctor of Podiatric Medicine students as well as students in the College of Nursing. It is the largest gift in the University’s history, and it comes at a time when Northern California is facing a massive healthcare workforce shortage over the next 10 years.
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Dr. Russell Lewis |
The transformational gift from Dr. and Mrs. Lewis will provide significant scholarship opportunities for all students, particularly students of color and first-generation college students. The Lewis' gift will also provide critical resources to increase enrollment at Samuel Merritt University, as SMU works to address the workforce development needs of Northern California.
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| RESIDENCY DIRECTORS IN THE NEWS | |
MO Podiatrist Trains Over 100 Residents
Harry John Visser, DPM has recently reached a milestone, having trained 104 Residents in Foot and Ankle surgery. Dr. Visser became a residency director July 1, 1984 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (MARMC) in Farmington, Missouri. He held that position until June 30, 2015 when the hospital closed.
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Dr. Harry John Visser |
In February 12, 2015, he was appointed Interim Director of the SSM DePaul Health Center (PMSR/RRA) residency program in podiatric medicine and surgery. He then became Director in July of 2015. He was Director of both training programs from 2012 to 2015. The residents from MARMC were then transferred to the DePaul program. Currently, he remains Director at SSM DePaul in St. Louis, Missouri where there are 15 residents in training.
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Interviews Runner Circumnavigating the World
Ben Pearl, DPM recently interviewed Tomasz Drybala, a runner attempting to run the distance of the equator. This distance should take three years to run. He is bringing awareness to mental health and several charities including Unicef in his journey. He never ran formally. He started running to help with his own anxiety. The following is a video clip from the interview.
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Tomasz Drybala Click on photo to view short video |
A physical therapist suggested he rotate different shoes to limit injuries. Several running shoe companies are collecting data from Drybala to examine wear and injury patterns.
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
MI Podiatrist Featured in Podcast with Joe Louis Jr.
Stuart Kirschenbaum, DPM, Boxing Commissioner Emeritus of Michigan along with Joe Louis, Jr. were interviewed in the award-winning Detroit History. This was the Season 5 premier and listening party presenting Joe Louis, The Punch of Detroit. The podcast explored Joe Louis’ life in and out of the ring. Hosted by veteran Detroit historian and journalist Tim Kiska, Joe Louis’ punch-packed legacy was brought alive in audio form.
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Dr. Kirschenbaum has a long history with the Louis family. He was recipient of the Joe Louis Humanitarian Award presented by Sports Illustrated, and the Brown Bomber Jacket given by the Joe Louis Museum. He was a Board Member of the Joe Louis Foundation and served as the Guardian for Martha Louis, the widow of Joe Louis in the last years of her life.
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
CMS Finalizes 4.5% Physician Pay Cut
Medicare's physician fee schedule final rule, released Nov. 1, will reduce the physician pay conversion factor by 4.48 percent to $33.06. The conversion factor used to calculate physician reimbursement will decline by $1.55 in 2023. With the 4 percent statutory Pay-As-You-Go sequester, which was implemented to offset congressional spending outside of healthcare, physicians are looking at an 8.5 percent pay cut.
CMS said the conversion factor accounts for the expiration of the 3 percent supplemental increase in physician fee schedule payments for 2022, as required by the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers From Sequester Cuts Act, and the budget neutrality adjustment for changes in relative value units.
Source: Patsy Newitt, Becker's ASC Review [11/3/22]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Six Steps to Ensure Your Future Practice Success
Your success or lack thereof will rest upon patient loyalty. Here are six steps to take:
2) Engage a company such as rater8 or Birdseye to increase your online reviews. A large number of positive online reviews accompanied by personal attestations will draw new patients.
Here’s an example from my former practice of 30+ providers. Over fifteen months, we had 135 reviews with 102 comments and an average score of 4.0. We then retained rater8 and hit gold. Over the first four months, we had 2,868 reviews with 800 comments and an average score of 4.8. The average score went up because rater8 made it easy for happy patients to post comments and ratings, whereas before unhappy patients were more likely to go online and rate us. Not coincidentally, new patient demand increased significantly.
Source: Lucien W. Roberts, III, MHA, FACMPE, Medical Economics [10/31/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM, Sherwin Tucker, DPM
This is uncommon in children but I have treated it quite a few times. In my experience, there is an adrenal/neurotransmitter mechanism every time. Get a diurnal cortisol evaluation and a neurotransmitter assay. Topical treatment for these kids usually does not control it. Managing the underlying mechanism does.
Robert Kornfeld, DPM, NY, NY
Smelly feet and excessive sweating may be more than a localized problem. Does this patient have any other medical issues? Have you consulted his pediatrician? Do you have any labs on this patient? Have you ruled out pediatric hyperthyroidism?
Sherwin Tucker, DPM, Hartford, CT
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS JURY VERDICT REPORTER) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
The issues raised on whether an expert witness is lying or telling the truth is making an area of our jurisprudence system seem too "cut and dry." The issue is often far more complex. A physician may be sued for negligence if it can be proved that he or she harmed a patient by practicing out of the norm in a particular community or profession. Here is the problem: Most of the attorneys on either side, are not doctors. In order to prove their case, they have to bring in a doctor from that specialty and prove via cross examination, show that the doctor being sued was not practicing in the same way as his or her colleagues, and this resulted in harm.
The problem is that many doctors do not practice "evidence-based medicine" but from personal opinion. Example: Many years ago at a board meeting of the American Society of Podiatric Medicine, we polled the attendees who were all in academia about what constitutes a diabetic foot exam. There were no two opinions that were the same. Each esteemed doctor had a strong unwavering opinion. Had each been testifying on that topic in court, you would get two different stories but neither would be a lie. Unfortunately, in many cases, these opinions and not evidence are what can sway a jury.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
I too was saddened to hear about the passing of one of my classmates. Along with Joe Boylan, DPM, I too met Dr. Ross as a freshman at NYCPM in 1983. She was a kind, gentle person throughout the school years. My sincere condolences to her family and colleagues. Life really is short and precious. Hug those you love every day.
Vince Marino, DPM, Novato, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Rocky road? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Arnold Ross
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN IL
35 year practice for sale. Busy schedule. Excellent payor mix and patient demographic. No Medicaid or nursing homes. Located in medical corridor. Close to Hospital (Northwestern Medicine) and surgical center. Doctor retiring. Fully staffed. 3 treatment rooms plus dedicated procedure room, surgical power equipment and fluoroscopy. Surgical prep area with scrub sink. Digital x-ray with viewing computers in all treatment rooms. Orthotic lab, nurse's station, abundant front office area and storage. Patient bathroom and private office with bathroom. Kitchen area. Professionally decorated. Digital x-ray, Zimmer radial shockwave machine. Contact: Mcrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE- PHILADEPHIA
Upscale Rittenhouse Square Practice in Center City Philadelphia. Non-surgical 4 days a week netted over $200K in 2021 . Beautiful office setting with 3 treatment rooms. Mostly fee-for-service. Doctor can stay for transition. A cream puff practice such as this is a rare find. Dr Z (215) 715-1570 wallstreetdr@hotmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Esteemed Metropolitan Practice looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Starting $90,000, w/PTO, w/401K, and insurance. Starting $150,000 if surgically experienced. Position for Immediate filling, Moonlighting and fulltime applicants only. Submit resume to enlist@deloorpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Progressive group with immediate open position. Full schedule, good variety of pathology, robust support staff, well equipped office, fellowship program affiliation, and many ancillaries. BQ/BC ABFAS preferred. Competitive salary/ benefits/ signing bonus/ ownership track. Send CV to podiatrymanda@gmail.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Physicians Footcare, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations and ASC seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – NC, VA, WV & PA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for experienced Associate Doctors to join our team! We have multiple openings: Charlotte, NC, Huntington, WV, Charleston, WV, Blacksburg, VA, & Central, PA. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!
The MedServ Group is a medical service provider group that connects board certified licensed podiatrists with health care facilities across numerous states servicing the elderly population. Flexible schedules, competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and administrative support. Please forward your resume to Raj Dawson at Rdawson@themedservgroup.com or Amontantine@themedservgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Busy and well-established practice in Las Vegas, NV. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: sierra@lasvegasacfac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, growing, group practice looking for an associate immediately. Multi location practice. Looking for well-rounded podiatrist that is capable of working on your own. Base pay with bonus package. Great opportunity Please submit resumes to: podiatryphoenix@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLUMBUS, OH
Seeking DPM to join well-established, multi-office private podiatry practice in Central Ohio. We provide high quality care using state of the art technology. Competitive salary and benefits package with bonus opportunities. Please email Cover Letter and CV to: dkaplansky@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Associate needed to join a multi office podiatry practice in the Baltimore Maryland Region. Desired candidates should be surgically trained with Board Eligible/Certification. Patient base is in place, so you'll be productive immediately. Looking for someone that is interested in all aspects of podiatry including both forefoot and rearfoot surgery, wound care, and general podiatry. Wound care knowledge is a must. You must be hard working, ethical, compassionate and confident in your abilities to deal with pathology, patients, staff and fellow physicians. Competitive base/bonus structure and benefits for the right associate. Please forward a cover letter, resume and availability to MarylandFootDoc@Gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEARWATER, FL
Busy established practice in Clearwater, FL looking for a Board Certified/ Qualified Full-time associate. Must be friendly, self-motivated and energetic. Office includes conservative and surgical care. Salary with production-based bonus and benefits package included. Please send CV to DPMAnkleFoot@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
PT AND FT PODIATRIST - LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
Busy, fast-paced podiatry practice with multiple locations and doctors seeking a podiatrist for FT or PT hours. Well-established, fast growing practice. Competitive salary package and benefits. Please send CV to podiatryoffice20@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER HARTFORD, CT
Our four-doctor practice is looking for an associate to join us this coming Summer. Competitive six figure salary with a bonus structure, health insurance, 401-k and vacation benefits. You must be personable. Surgical training is desired. Send resume to amldpm64@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH DALLAS SUBURBS
Exceptional opportunity for the right individual with superb personal, clinical and surgical skills. Seeking well trained (PMSR/RRA), ethical, hardworking, motivated individual to join our group practice of 3 podiatrists. Full scope of podiatry including office, hospital and surgery center work. Expedited Partnership opportunity for the right individual. Well-rounded practice with competitive salary/benefits package.Please send letter of intent and CV to dpmopening@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE & FELLOWSHIP POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SW FL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY/BROOKLYN
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competetive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonpodiatrystaff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Curalta Foot & Ankle is a large podiatry group with locations throughout the tri-state area looking for a podiatrist to join one of our offices in Central, NJ. We are looking for a motivated, ethical, and personable full-time doctor. This opportunity offers long-term growth and stability with the possibility of ownership in the company and both professional and personal advancement. The group will provide the candidate with resources to succeed, including mentoring, education programs, and marketing, We offer a full employment package including malpractice insurance, health insurance, 401(k), CME allowance, and the resources that a large employer can offer. pwishnie@curalta.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer 2023. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for an associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to WOW our patient with your charismatic personality and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art office (which includes MRI) with a team-oriented culture. 3-year surgical residency required. Submit CV to jswalter@hotmail.com
LIMB SALVAGE AND FOOT RECONSTRUCTION FELLOWSHIP – CALGARY, CANADA
One year fellowship in limb salvage and foot reconstruction starting 08/01/2023 based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Faculty performs over 4,000 surgical cases annually. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Canadian citizens / PR will be given priority. Please see https://tinyurl.com/yuu266c4 for more details. Please email required documents (letter of intent, 3 references, CV) to Program Director, Alisha Poonja (alisha.poonja@albertahealthservices.ca) and Section Chief, Francois Harton (francois.harton@albertahealthservices.ca) by 12/01/2022 for consideration.
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