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The Voice of Podiatrists
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November 19, 2021 #7,085  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
CA Podiatrist is Devoted to Salvaging Limbs and Lives
Myron Hall, DPM, a podiatrist at MLK hospital, has devoted the last five years to salvaging limbs and lives. Dr. Hall never expected to be dealing with matters of life and death when he decided to go into podiatry. He thought he’d be mostly doing sports medicine.
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After an early career as a naval officer, Hall worked at the Kaiser Permanente facility in Fontana before opening a private practice in Beverly Hills, with staff privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he does complex foot and ankle reconstruction surgeries. But he promised his mother, Gloria, that he wouldn’t just treat the rich. Growing up, he knew poverty firsthand.
Source: Joe Mozingo, Los Angeles Times [11/17/21]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
NY Podiatrist Discusses Workout Socks
When it comes to workouts, it may seem like one sock fits all—but the truth is, what’s on your feet can make a difference in your fitness routine. “By being mindful about your sock selection, you can avoid some of the headaches and performance issues that get in the way of an optimal workout routine, from friction-induced chafing to poor circulation,” says Hillary Brenner, DPM, a podiatric surgeon with practices in New York and Holmdel, New Jersey.
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There’s no need to get too stressed over selecting the right pair, she says—the wrong sock won’t make or break your sweat session the way a shoe might. “They’re not going to control the way you’re moving,” explains Dr. Brenner. But what they can do, she adds, is help to mitigate annoyances and achieve a safer and more comfortable workout (blister-free) jogs?
Source: Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health [11/17/21]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Joins MidHudson Regional Hospital, Vassar Brothers Hospital
Chang Yong Kim, DPM has joined MidHudson Regional Hospital and Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dr. Kim earned his podiatric medical degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Kim completed his podiatric residency and a fellowship at St. Johns Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, NY. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CO Podiatrist Holds Winter Boot Drive for the Homeless
When James Yakel, DPM sees people who are homeless standing outside around 21st Avenue and Main Street, he thinks about how cold their feet must be. "I just keep reading about and seeing the amount of homeless in Longmont," Dr. Yakel said. "I see them all the time, and you look at some of their shoes when they are walking and they're walking on what looks like cardboard."
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Yakel has owned Colorado Center for Podiatric Sports Medicine in Longmont for about eight years and knows the importance of protecting feet from cold weather to prevent frostbite. To help people experiencing homelessness stay warm this winter, he has partnered with Brown's Shoe Fit and Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement to host a first-time Boots for HOPE Drive to collect gently used men's and women's winter boots, work boots, and new socks. The donations will be given to HOPE, a non-profit that provides services and resources to people experiencing homelessness.
Source: Kelsey Hammon, Daily Times-Call [11/17/21]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
Biomechanics Seminar at NYCPM Launches ‘Truth Search’
The ninth annual Richard O. Schuster, DPM Memorial Biomechanics Seminar, held November 14th at NYCPM embarked on a new “Truth Search,” modelled after Dr. Schuster’s own “Truth Search” in biomechanics, in which he questioned the validity of certain accepted statements and practices in the discipline. Joseph C. D’Amico, DPM launched the new search with a presentation entitled, “The Truth About Equinus,” in which he revealed the results of a study of dorsiflexion rates in patients with musculoskeletal complaints and their ramifications, which didn’t agree with current reported values and accepted practices. Jinwook Song, MD’s presentation, “The Truth of Internal Tibial Torsion” similarly investigated assumptions about that condition.
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(L-R) Drs. Mark Caselli, John McNerney, Richard L. Blake, Samantha Landau, James Losito, Joseph D’Amico, and Jinsup Song |
Later in the program, Samantha Landau, DPM, MPH’s “Critical Analysis of Studies Refuting the Effectiveness of Orthoses in Children,” likewise set out to examine a premise with subsequent management recommendations that don’t coincide with clinical indications and findings. Dr. Landau is the department’s newest and youngest member, a Fellow in Orthopedics and Biomechanics as well as clinical instructor. Dr. D’Amico, a professor and past chair of the department of orthopedics and biomechanics at NYCPM, coordinates and chairs the Schuster seminar. In all, 13 specialists from around the globe spoke at this seminar, and 160 attended; it was a hybrid event, combining both in-person and online presenters and attendees.
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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 | |
5 Steps to Start Your Own Independent Practice
The key to launching a successful independent practice is proper planning. Knowing what steps to take and what mistakes to avoid is critical to ensuring a sustainable, profitable practice. Follow these five steps to get started down the right path:
5. Find an appropriate location and space - The adage is true: location IS everything. Be sure to conduct a thorough assessment of your market to determine if a potential location has the patient population you need to sustain your practice for the long-term.
Review population trends, community growth, and new construction permits along with existing or planned locations of other private practices and hospitals. Don’t choose a location based on nostalgia for a neighborhood or what appears to be a bustling location. Do your research and base your decision on facts. Also spend time researching what kind of space will work best for your practice - and your wallet. Finding a walk-in ready medical space or one that only needs a few cosmetic upgrades is a great way to keep costs down, as a full build-out can be very costly, time-consuming, and expensive.
Source: Susanne Madden, MBA, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/3/21]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Physician Online Reviews
The multi-dimensional nature of this topic notwithstanding, I wonder if there are any parallels that can be drawn between the collective-sociological analysis of the public’s online social media commentary of our medical institutions’ exam/assessment/plan for managing the current pandemic and the individual-psychological analysis of a patient's online commentary of their doctor’s exam/assessment/plan for their particular medical condition? If so, does this mean anything in a practical context?
Robert Creighton, DPM, Tampa Bay, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Tom Silver, DPM
I would like to add my 2 cents as to what I've learned in almost 40 years of practice: We can't be good at everything in podiatry. So, in your practice, find out what particular things you are good at, enjoy doing, and get consistently good results. Then, become as proficient as possible in those things.
Stay away from the things you are not good at, don't enjoy doing, and don't get consistently good results. Ship these off to other podiatrists (or other medical specialists) who are better at these things and (hopefully) are getting better results.
I found that the things I'm not as good at always seem to cause the most headaches and the things I'm best at, enjoy doing, and get consistently good results have created a practice full of happy, grateful patients and a happy staff and doctor.
Tom Silver, DPM, Minneapolis, MN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Roth and I, being senior practitioners, have seen so many treatments for verrucae come and go. Yes, it may be economically advantageous for a practitioner to surgically remove a large verrucous mass and do a graft to close it, but what has the practitioner accomplished? For sure if he or she suspects that there is a malignancy, then doing a total excision or biopsy may indeed be the best first choice; however, we must keep in mind that, in most cases, we are dealing with an active virus that is causing a lesion or lesions, which may or may not be painful.
Many years ago, at the annual Dermfoot seminar, I heard a professor from Johns Hopkins lecture that if the verrucae are painless, and he leaves them alone. Surgically removing these growths not only leads to post-operative pain and healing time, but does not prevent the virus from spreading and forming more warts. So, what do we accomplish for the patient in light of studies that show that acid therapies are at least 75% effective in alleviating the problem via what the late Dr. Abrams labelled "auto-innoculation?" Hence, in our practice and I assume in Dr. Roth's practice, surgery for warts is last, not first, on our list of treatments.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
From: Tom Hardiman, DPM
I was horrified and in disbelief that a professional and responsible source such as PM News would choose to publish a piece about Prof. Yasmin Ezzatvar's very questionable and misleading "study." This professor from Spain with a doctorate in physical therapy, who is a faculty member at a nursing school, performed a literature search and only included 23 studies in her final review.
Making a final conclusive statement such as "No differences have been found in the risk of other complications, such as amputations, among people of other racial or ethnic groups" is absolutely untrue and irresponsible. This is utterly insulting to...
Editor's note: Dr. Hardiman's extended-length letter can be read here
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A true "arch"itectural shoe? |
This is part of a collection which is centered around the idea that each shoe is a sculptural-architectural structured form.
Source: Tea-Petrovic via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CA
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - TULSA, OKLAHOMA
30+ years established solo practice in stand-alone medical building, perfect location in key market, Established referral sources, Fully equipped 6 treatment rooms + surgery suite, Well rounded practice with surgery, orthotics, wound care, limb salvage, sports medicine, diabetic and RFC. Great mix of private insurance, Medicare, and private pay patients. Current owner retiring, will transition, Great place to raise a family. Email: footman@tulsacoxmail.com
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW YORK CITY
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MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time or Part-time podiatrists to do home , assisted living, nursing homes, adult daycare center visits in NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Full-time associate position available for immediate hire in Northern NJ. Competitive compensation package. State of the art facility that includes all aspect of podiatric care. Must be surgically trained with a great work ethic. Please send CV to drsteinberg@florhamparkpodiatry.com
PODIATRIST POSITIONS – FLORIDA/SOUTH CAROLINA
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 state of Florida and South Carolina. 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 - MANHATTAN, NY
Not an ordinary practice. We are looking for that special doctor as an associate. Key credentials include ACFAS board certification and exceptional people/presentation skills. Practice fully equipped and staffed to provide concierge services. Opportunity to have an exceptional career with ownership track. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK MARYLAND
Offices located in Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland. Motivated seller/owner of 26 years is ready to sell Hagerstown practice after one year associate position. Would consider selling outright from the start. Will be available for advising, teaching, and practice management as long as needed. Highly producing, full scope podiatry office. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RHODE ISLAND
Well-established 28 yr practice is looking for motivated and caring doctor with the possibility of eventual partnership and transition to buyout Compensation includes competitive six-figure salary, health & malpractice insurance, vacation and CME time. Hospital privileges with referral base; all aspects of podiatry. Digital x-ray, Laser, EMR. Please send CV to: ripodiatryassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – OH, KY, CO
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus, Louisville, and Denver — with more national locations to come soon. Our physicians receive generous compensation, bonuses, and a path to partnership without the financial risk. Email resume to careers@podiatry-partners.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship available. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.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 - WEST COAST FLORIDA
Outstanding opportunity for PSR-36 graduate to join successful group podiatry practice. Seeking a sociable, articulate graduate who is confident in foot and ankle surgery but also enjoys all phases of podiatry. Long-term opportunity for the right candidate with generous pay and benefits. Reply to: jwicks@cortezfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN, NY
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for full time and part time in Manhattan, NY. Candidates perform surgery w/o assist, and must be board eligible/certified. This is a modern practice, with latest equipment, steady flow of patients, good variety of pathology with fair mix of surgeries. Fixed good salary, with all benefits, plus bonus. Email: tdanilov@tdpodiatry.com Call/text: 917-589-0236. Located in downtown Manhattan, NY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Rapidly growing podiatry practice is seeking a personable, outgoing and self-motivated individual, who is competent in office-based practices, surgery, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Position available immediately and/or July 2022. $120k base salary with bonus and incentives. Please send CV and letter of interest to podiatrystlouis@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer of 2022. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and the ability to wow our patients with your charismatic personality and professional expertise. 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
ASSOCIATE WANTED – FT/PT IN WESTERN PA/NY
Well established, growing practice with offices in Western NY and Northwest PA seeks BC/BE podiatrist for PT/FT position. Immediate position available as well as for August 2022. Must have or be willing to obtain NY and PA license. Competitive base salary plus bonus, 401K, medical, CME. Send CV and cover letter to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to join a SUCCESSFUL thriving group. Starting with an annual six-figure salary and six-figure bonuses, 15k signing bonus; Buy-in anticipated after initial contract, our practices encompass ALL aspects of podiatry. We are a group of 5 physicians at 4 modern well-appointed complete offices. We have been engrained in the community for over 35 years and enjoy excellent referrals from hospitals and area physicians. This is the best place in the world to raise children with the best schools!!! PAID-Medical malpractice/Vacation/Hospital dues/medical organizational dues/health insurance/disability insurance/phone & car allowances/401k. DPMPROFESSIONAL2021@GMAIL.COM
ASOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Full-time position available for immediate hire in New Jersey with multiple locations. We are currently looking for a board certified/qualified person who is highly motivated with excellent bedside manner and personality, charismatic, and most importantly a team player. Compensation would include a competitive salary with bonus structure, health insurance, paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance. Full array of office-based services with local hospitals, surgery centers and wound care centers. The practice includes all aspects of podiatry ranging from trauma, elective forefoot and rearfoot patients to routine foot care. If interested, please submit your CV to drbhuta@ankleandfootdoctors.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUBURBAN NYC, NY
Podiatric trauma – Well-established practice Suburban NYC Seeking well-trained, podiatric limb salvage/trauma/RRA surgeon. Must be BQ/BC ABFAS. Generous benefits w/ very competitive salary/Bonus, PTO, Retire Plan, Prof Fees, Malp Ins. Join our winning team. Can start now or 08/2022. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH CAROLINA
Podiatry group in the coastal South Carolina region is seeking a full-time, well-trained doctor of podiatric medicine. We are a high volume, six office/six physician practice. This position will cover the entire gamut of the foot. From comprehensive patient examination to the surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. Partnership track available. Generous base salary + bonus. Full benefits package provided. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified. marketing@coastalpodiatry.com
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