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December 09, 2011 #4,327 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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New Study Shows Foot Problems Can Cause Weight Gain: MD Podiatrist

"When feet hurt, people don't exercise. When people don't exercise, they gain weight, especially this time of year," says Baltimore podiatrist Dr. Mikel Daniels. "A study done by the American Podiatric Medical Association showed that 72 percent of people don't exercise because their feet hurt." 

Dr. Mikel Daniels

There are two ways to deal with foot pain, says Dr. Daniels: "You can identify what's causing the foot problem and have it treated, or you can change to a less impact exercise such as swimming, bicycling, or using upper body weights."

Source: ABC-TV (Baltimore) [12/3/11]

Scholl Faculty Member Joins the Editorial Board of Gerontology

Dr. Bijan Najafi, Associate Professor of Applied Biomechanics at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine’s CLEAR at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, recently joined the editorial board of Gerontology.

Dr. Bijan Najafi

“As the number of people over 65 continues to rise, understanding age-related diseases and complications has become a matter of urgent necessity. I believe podiatrists can significantly contribute in this area,” said Dr. Najafi. “I would like to take this opportunity to encourage our colleagues to send their original works related to aging to Gerontology. I am hopeful that together we can promote the awareness of podiatry’s contribution in providing more efficient and cost-effective care to older adults,” added Dr. Najafi.

CA Podiatrist Joins Saint Louise Regional Hospital Staff

Saint Louise Regional Hospital announced that new podiatrist Dr. Sandeep Bains has joined the medical team in Gilroy. Dr. Bains offers both comprehensive inpatient and outpatient assessment of the entire spectrum of foot and ankle care. 

Dr. Sandeep Baines

Dr. Bains completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, and her medical school at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Source: Hollister Freelance [12/6/11]

NY Podiatrist Captures Photo of Snowy Owl with His Camera

Photography and fishing have been central to Dr. Gary Sherman's life. Sometimes, he has to make a decision about which to grab – the camera or the pole. Fishing off of Hoffman Island one day this October, the decision was an easy one.

Snowy Owl (Photo Dr. Gary Sherman)

He was in his boat trying to hook some striped bass when his attention was drawn to the shore of the Island, a few miles off of South Beach. He put down his fishing pole, grabbed his Nikon camera with a 18 x 200 zoom lens, and started shooting. As the boat moved closer, the owl took off. His expertise shows in the dramatic, clear images of the white bird and the intricacies of its barring on a brilliant sunny day. "It was huge and so beautiful," said Dr. Sherman who is chief director of podiatry at Richmond University Medical Center.

Source: Kathryn Carse, SIlove.com [12/7/12]

Jury Finds TX Hospital and Podiatrist Not Negligent

A Gregg County jury found Good Shepherd Medical Center and a Longview podiatrist innocent of negligence charges in a 2009 civil suit. Jurors deliberated more than four hours before reaching their decision, finding that neither the hospital nor Dr. Mark Witt were negligent in the care of Kathryn Pepper, a county employee who accused Witt of malpractice and Good Shepherd of not providing supervision when Witt performed a surgical procedure on Pepper’s tibia in 2007.

Pepper accused Witt and Good Shepherd of negligence or malpractice for failing to provide reasonable care following a surgery to repair Pepper’s ankle and remove a lesion from her ankle. It was Witt’s first time to perform the surgery in private practice, and he used a bone saw during the procedure. “Dr. Witt was clearly trained and competent to perform this surgery,” Dallas attorney Kay Ellington said.

Source: Jimmy Isaac, News-Journal [12/6/12]

Query: Traumatic Injury

A 56 year old male patient started treatment 8 months after kicking a large, heavy stereo speaker, barefoot. The patient feels pain in the second and third MPJs. A fracture was ruled out. The foot was treated for a suspected neuroma of the second interspace, and for capsulitis. Two injections of cortisone provided minimal help. He was provided with a post-op shoe and a CAM-walker.

An MRI in October showed 1) Degeneration of the plantar plate, 2nd, 3rd and 4th phalanx, with inflammation, but no flexion deformity 2) Degenerative arthrosis with loss of chondral surface and subchondral edema at 2nd/3rd MPJ level 3) Intermetatarsal bursitis between the 2nd/3rd toes. The patient is now 15 months post-injury. He can be on his feet for a few hours daily, but the condition can be very painful.  Seven months into treatment, I am wondering if surgical intervention of the plantar plate or complete immobilization with casting should be considered.
 
David L. Kahan, DPM, Sacramento, CA

Query: Used Medical Equipment

During the past 30 years of private practice, I have accumulated some old larger medical devices, such as power chairs and x-ay units that are now in storage. Some of these are working, others are better for parts. Is there any college  or organization that will accept these as donations?

Michael Heisman, DPM, San Jose, CA

Query: Exchange of Health Information Test

I am currently in the final stages of our Medicare Attestation of our EMR system. We have been unable to find anyone that we can "test" the exchange of health information with to verify that requirement. Does anyone have any suggestions?

David Weiss, DPM, Hammonton, NJ

RE: Life-Long Maintenance Regimen for Onychomycosis (Jay Kerner, DPM, Evan Meltzer, DPM)
From: Bryan C. Markinson, DPM

There has been discussion about life-long maintenance after successful clearing of nails with use of Lamisil. Actually, life-long maintenance is critical after any method of cure. It is true that foci of infection on the skin and between the toes must be aggressively controlled. I do that with daily use of ciclopirox cream .77% after shower. I do the same in diabetics with tinea pedis whether they have onychomycosis or not. The use of Lysol spray in shoes may cause a contact dermatitis, and it is very difficult to know how much to apply. Since most podiatrists agree that shoe disinfection is important, I highly recommend use of the Steri-shoe by Shoe Care Innovations. It employs a cidal form of UV light incorporated into a shoe tree and disinfects in 45 minutes. It is reliable and recent studies soon to be published confirm its efficacy.

Disclaimer: I am a shareholder in Shoe Care Innovations and a member of the medical advisory board.

Bryan C. Markinson, DPM, NY, NY, Bryan.Markinson@mountsinai.org

RE: Starting a Practice (Nicole Rubackin-Hayward, DPM)
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM, Alan L. Bass, DPM

I highly recommend that you purchase the book written by Neil Baum, MD Marketing Your Clinical Practice (Amazom.com). This text is considered by many as the marketing bible for any type of practice and has many easy-to-apply ideas to build any practice. Also, be sure to always have business cards with you, and wherever you are, strike up a conversation with someone and give them a card. I saw other posts about how the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management is of great value to all practices. The best thing you can do to get a great kick-start is to attend our biggest and best meeting in Pittsburgh the first week in March that sells out each year. (aappm.org).
 
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ, toetoe@optonline.net

One of the best places to begin your “business education” in podiatry is to attend a meeting of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM). The group holds meetings throughout the year, and the summer meeting is geared towards new practitioners like yourself.
 
Alan L. Bass, DPM, Manalapan, NJ, abassdpm@optonline.net

RE: Why This Country is Going Broke (Ivar Roth, DPM)
From: Gino Scartozzi, DPM
 
I am in total agreement with the sentiment expressed by Dr. Roth regarding an eight year old filing for disability for flat feet. Although I am not an attorney, the doctor has every right to contact Federal and state authorities regarding suspected fraud and this should be reported as a suspected case of child abuse on the potential grounds of "Munchausen by proxy." However, disclosure of such medical information to a "newspaper" may be viewed as a professional violation of unauthorized disclosure of medical information of the patient in question. Such action, may create a larger and unintended problem for the reporting practitioner. My advice in regard to contacting the media is to "tread carefully" on that piece of advice!
 
Gino Scartozzi, DPM, New Hyde Park, NY, Gsdpm@aol.com

RE: MN Podiatrist Supports Statewide Single-Payer Health Insurance System
From: John Moglia, DPM, Steven Jablon, DPM

I just received my family health insurance renewal premium bill which increased 10% to $1800+/month with no ceiling in sight. I also think a single payor, not-for-profit, (i.e. Medicare) should be available to those still working as well as those retired. It makes sense to me that healthy younger families who don't utilize healthcare as much can subsidize the system with their higher monthly premiums. I realize the present for-profit system is too well entrenched to change.

John Moglia, DPM, Berkeley Hts, NJ, drjohnmoglia@aol.com

In his recent post, Dr. DeBrule discusses the benefits of a single payer system and begins by claiming that healthcare is a basic human right. If healthcare is a human right, then surely food and shelter would also be a human right. Why not transportation? Why wouldn't everyone be entitled to a car, insurance for the car. and gasoline?  Certainly in a high stress society everyone should be entitled to an annual vacation. Why should you as a doctor, be entitled to live in a better house than me.

As I see it, Dr. DeBrule's basic premise is flawed. Adding other incorrect things to the mix like a truly unsubstantiated number of 50 million uninsured, the lowly position of U.S. healthcare on the global stage, and the number of people who die each year from lack of healthcare only further complicates a disturbingly bad argument. I would be glad to discuss the overall concept of the government running anything efficiently, e.g., post office, Medicare, Amtrak, etc., should  you be interested. In the meantime, I suggest that Dr. DeBrule place a sign on his office door that states that he will provide free podiatric care for all, or he should move to a country that already provides wonderful free healthcare to its people, i.e. Cuba.  Oh..when you go.. how about leaving me your car and credit cards?

Steven Jablon, DPM, Haddam, CT, s.k.jablon@mail.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - LASERSCOPE LASER SYSTEM

Laserscope Model Lyra i YAG Laser system with 3 handpieces, eyewear  sets, calibration unit, complete manual, foot control and video information, for fungus nails, vein therapy and hair removal.  The unit has the attached cooling system and all accessories. flpodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - SUPERPULSE 45 WATT PEAK POWER LASER (LUMIX2)

Superpulse 45 watt peak power Laser (lumix2) used once or twice. This is a real superpulse 910nw up to 100,000 HZ. Great Laser Used in the super bowl by the Green Bay Packer Why am I selling? I have too many lasers in my office now ( six) This is a great laser for plantar fasciitis. Achilles tendonitis. Lightweight portable. easy to use, fully programmable Sold to first person under $$12,000 You will NEVER get a laser like this at this price. Enjoy. it I just have too many lasers. David Zuckerman DPM footcare@comcast.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST GEORGIA - SAVANNAH

Beautiful weather year round & near the Coast. Opportunity for Early Buy-in. Seeking associate or new residency graduate to join practice. Must be PSR-24/36 trained. Multiple locations. Full range of services with new facilities. E-mail cover letter & CV to melissafoot@pol.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - DAYTON, OH

Join a well-established modern practice in Dayton, Ohio. Excellent reputation and referral base. Base salary $120,000, benefits and bonus structure. EMR, diagnostic ultrasound, Padnet vascular studies, CO2 lasers, all aspects of DME. We seek a surgeon that is well-trained and personable to join our group of 4 podiatric surgeons. Would like to have this individual buy in to the practice eventually. Please send CV and to Ohiodoctors@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Immediate position for associate to partnership for a surgeon that is BQ/BC by ABPS. Must be a PSR-24 or PM&S-36 trained. 100K start. Must be ethical, self-starter, hard worker ,team player. Willingness to learn / work as part of a team. Great ancillaries & surgery facility. Must be proficient in rearfoot/ankle surgery. Email CV and recent cases to: susmitad86@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST TENNESSEE

30 year old practice with 5 offices in greater Knoxville area seeking ethical, personable, hardworking, team player. $160,000 base salary with bonus incentives and benefits. Post-residency experience a plus. Please send resume to ddavidphawk@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - TEXAS

Well established, expanding podiatric medical and surgical practice with multiple locations Northeast of Dallas, Texas. Modern offices with EHR, digital radiography, Padnet vascular studies and laser. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for a motivated, ethical, personable and well trained PSR/36 or board equivalent. This individual will also assist managing the residency program. Send resume (CV)to northtexaspodiatry@yahoo.com along with a letter of intent

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

Multi-office group seeks highly trained surgical associate to join us. Prefer person with frame and trauma experience. Our practice is state-of-the-art and has all modalities: EMR, PadNnet, on-site billing, diagnostic US, PRP, digital x-ray, etc. Excellent salary, bonus structure and benefits with partnership available. Please forward CV and letter of intent to docsbnb@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND

Looking for 3rd associate. Must be personable, well trained and highly motivated. Great locations in Southern Maryland, including an Ambulatory Surgical Center. We currently have EHR, digital radiography, dispensing center and PADNet. Looking for immediate hire! Please send CV to:myfeetfeet@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NAPLES, FLORIDA

Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Candidate should have the skills and desire to perform rearfoot/ankle surgery. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner. In a cover letter tell me why you should be selected for the team. Email cover letter and CV with subject line "I am your new team member." toDrgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHWEST IOWA

A well-established, midwest multi-physician practice with strong hospital affiliations seeking FT podiatrist. Applicant should be well trained surgical physician, completed a 24-36 month residency, & board eligible. Practice offers high surgical volume, advanced wound care and good mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Fax resume: 712-258-9977 Diane Coulter, Office Manager.

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NC PIEDMONT

Excellent opportunity for highly motivated, ethical, and personable PSR 24/36. This well established, 3-physician practice has excellent rapport with physician community, multiple office locations, and hospital privileges. Intent is an associate leading to partnership for the right individual. Competitive salary & benefits. Email CV to dpmassociatenc@gmail.com

SPACE AVAILABLE - NYC & LI

Office to sublet and share - East 60th Manhattan, and Plainview, Long Island. access to an MRI, Joint Commission certified operating rooms, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, and access to a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. Also availability E 22nd between 2nd and 3rd and E 70th off 3rd. Turn-key operation - no investment needed 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM

PRACTICE FOR SALE – NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where...you can see 0-50 patients daily * average 100 new patients monthly * have zero accounts receivable * gross $480K per year * live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing, and boating on your doorstep. This could be yours! If interested contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.

RESEARCH AND SURGICAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
 
Join our team and become an expert in limb preservation, tissue repair, and wound healing. This is a unique accredited multidiscipline fellowship program at a major teaching hospital. Fellows will be expected to significantly contribute to clinical research, surgical procedures, teaching and innovation with a world renowned expert team. Requirements: Completion of a two or three-year surgical residency; ACLS certified. Candidate must possess a commitment to an academic career in podiatric medicine and surgery. Program begins 7/1/12. Submit a CV and letter of interest to: Erin Springhetti erin.springhetti@bmc.org and the Director Dr. Vickie Driver,Vickie.driver@bmc.org. If questions call 617-414 6821.

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