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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,132 Subscribers Daily
November 11, 2022 #7,380  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL | |
Last Chance to Vote
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Will you (or did you) vote in the mid-term elections?
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
PPMA Announces New President
The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has announced its next President of the Board of Directors for the next term, Edward D. Hutson, Jr., DPM. Dr. Hutson has been involved with PPMA for some time, serving as the President of The Lehigh Valley Division for ten years.
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Dr. Edward Hutson, Jr. |
Dr. Hutson is a member of The American Podiatric Medical Association and The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and operates two practices of his own, Easton Podiatry in Easton and Northampton, PA, and is affiliated with St. Luke’s Hospital.
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| PODIATRIC PODCASTS | |
VA Podiatrist Interviews Physician Electromagnetic Therapy Expert
Ben Pearl, DPM interviewed William Pawluk, MD, MSc, an expert and author on electromagnetic therapy. Podiatry has been using electromagnetic therapy in the form of bone stimulators for several decades. The body has neurons and other tissues like bone that respond to electromagnetic charges like a battery. Dr. Pawluk stated that electromagnetic energy effects are governed by the laws of physics. Applying Faraday's law, we know that the intensity of the magnetic field pulse and its rise time to reach its peak determines the amount of energy the body produces. The higher the gauss intensity and the faster the pulse reaches its peak, the more energy is produced by the body to stimulate healing.
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(L-R) Drs. William Pawluk and Ben Pearl. Click on photo to view short video. |
Another law of physics that applies to Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields is Newton’s inverse square law that governs the natural, rapid drop off in magnetic field intensity with distance from the source of the magnetic field. By using the inverse square law, you can calculate the power level needed to have enough depth of penetration to get the desired effects at the target tissue.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Six Steps to Ensure Your Future Practice Success
6. Share the importance of continuity of care. There’s a strong argument to be made that impersonal, episodic care costs more in the long run. Make sure your patients know that consistent care is cost-effective care.
Source: Andrea Kowalski, Physicians Practice [10/27/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Vincent R. Milione, DPM
Vincent R, Milione, DPM passed away on November 7, 2022.
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Dr. Vincent Milione |
Dr. Milione practiced as a podiatric surgeon in Michigan and Central-Florida until retiring and returning to his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer [11/9/22]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Tungiasis (Sand Flea Disease)?
I heard from a young man this afternoon, quite terrified, who has been on the beaches of Southern Mexico over the last week or so. Starting last Friday, he started feeling unwell with fevers and generalized discomfort in addition to a sore throat. He has been ill since then, routinely taking medications for fevers and discomfort. He noticed sores on his feet a few days ago, which seem to have erupted and are getting worse. He just went to an Urgent Care in Sacramento on his way back to Colorado. He was given a diagnosis of tungiasis (sand flea disease) as he was in the sand in Southern Mexico when this eruption occurred.
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Tungiasis (Sand Flea Disease)? |
I suspect this may be a secondary reaction to infection/sickness/enterovirus which caused the skin eruption; however, I don't have much experience with either one of these conditions and have not seen this type of presentation lately. I suspect hand, foot, and mouth disease and believe observation is the best course of treatment currently as he was placed on antibiotics and seems to be improving clinically over the last day or so. Can anyone give suggestions or recommendations on what this likely is and the best course of treatment?
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Retirement and Purchasing a Malpractice “Tail”
I have been semi-retired since 2016 and plan to fully retire at the end of this year when I close a satellite office I work at one day a week. My practice is general podiatry and routine foot care on diabetic patients and patients on qualifying anticoagulants. I do not do any wound care or surgery with the exception of simple ingrown toenails, biopsies, etc. I would like some advice on if it is necessary to purchase a tail on my malpractice policy. I currently have a minor, part-time non-surgical policy. Any thoughts on this subject would be appreciated.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN POLITICS) | |
From: Ivar Roth, DPM, MPH, Mark Weaver, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Wenstrup. He is a shining example of the caliber of our profession and a fantastic representative. I sincerely hope he can continue to shine the light on our profession and help us achieve our parity goals. I hope someone from APMA governance will read this and contact him to strategize on our behalf. We need all the help we can get to highlight this small but very needed profession.
Ivar Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
I am proud to be one of the first to congratulate Dr. Brad Wenstrup on his Congressional victory. Brad you are a good man. What great exposure you have given to our podiatry community! Dr. Wenstrup, you have never let our profession down. From your military service to the Republican baseball practice massacre (where you were a medical and podiatric hero bravely saving lives under fire!) to the multiple positive medical bills you have supported in Congress.
Mark Weaver, DPM, Ft. Myers, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM NEWS JURY VERDICT REPORTER) | |
From: Chris Robertozzi, DPM
Dr. Grife makes some valid points about how attorneys for the plaintiff and defense get paid. That can in itself be a lengthy discussion. I am a little confused, however, about other statements that he made, all of which revolve around the word "lie". Webster defines a lie as an “intentionally false statement or impression”. That is completely different from the fact that experts are retained to provide their opinion based upon the facts, in Dr. Grife’s own words. He asks, is the expert lying who under oath in court testified that the only way a patient could have tarsal tunnel is if the patient was confined to a wheelchair? The answer is yes.
You can go to any podiatric or orthopedic book on tarsal tunnel and it will list other reasons such as...
Editor's note: Dr. Robertozzi's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
Nurse Accused Of Amputating Man's Foot Without Permission
A Wisconsin nurse was charged with elder abuse after police said she amputated the frostbitten right foot of a dying nursing home patient without his permission. Even more shocking is her alleged motive for surgery on the 62-year-old man.
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Not the way to make a bronze foot! |
Mary K. Brown, 38, told co-workers she planned to bronze the man’s right foot and display it in her family’s taxidermy shop with a sign saying, “wear your boots kids,” according to a police affidavit cited by The Washington Post.
Source: David Moye, Yahoo News [11/9/22] via Huff Post
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MEETINGS & WEBINARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
OFFICE SHARE WITH PODIATRY ROOM - MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NYC
Large exam room available setup for podiatry in beautiful modern office. Shared reception + break room. Looking for someone to take over sublease and can opt to extend. Option to buy podiatry equipment in the space (ultrasound, x-ray, shockwave) Contact info@thefootandanklegroup.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS
Beautiful clinic in suburban Minneapolis with large population draw. Well established, busy solo practice grossing over 500K-4 days per week. Has everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Contact: https://mailchi.mp/00143c0ccdcb/wwfootclinic
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
We are a high-volume, diversified, multi-office podiatry practice utilizing state-of-the-art modalities. Excellent mix of general podiatry, surgery (forefoot and rearfoot) and diabetic wound care. We service Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Greene, and Delaware counties. Ample growth opportunity for a personable and highly-motivated DPM. Excellent wound care opportunity, if desired. info@hvfa.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA and BUFFALO, NY
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Massachusetts, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and the Buffalo, NY region. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
PODIATRIST WANTED - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Experienced, board certified PODIATRIC SURGEON to join busy, multi-podiatrist state-of-the-art practice in Nassau County, NY. Must possess surgical skills, Salary commensurate with experience and surgical skills. Must be hard working and personable. Please email CV to jobke@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY TX, VA, & KY
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth, San Antonio +), Virginia, and Kentucky. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.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 – 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
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, 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
FULL TIME POSITION - OKLAHOMA
Surgical podiatrist for busy hospital/clinic practice with a tribal health service. Excellent salary with quarterly RVU bonuses, full benefits, paid leave, more. Trauma, limb salvage, wound care, all foot/ankle pathologies. ER call required. Send CV and inquiries to paulb4791@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - LA MEDICAL (FLORIDA)
Busy practice looking for full-time podiatrist to join our medical team. Diverse practice with mix of office, wound care, hospitals, elective and non-elective/trauma surgical cases. Multiple office and hospital locations. Board certified/qualified applicant who is motivated and trained in all aspects including trauma. Send CV dhansen@lamedicalpb.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 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
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 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 - 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
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
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 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
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