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December 09, 2025 #8,162  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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PM News Advance Notice
PM News will not be publishing the week of December 22, 2025. We will resume publishing on December 29, 2025.
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
CA Podiatrist Delivers Keynote at the 7th International Wound Congress
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), delivered the opening keynote address at the 19th National & 7th International Wound Congress. The event, held at the Titanic Mardan Palace in Turkey from December 4–7, 2025, gathers global leaders to discuss the latest innovations in tissue repair and limb preservation.
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(L-R) Drs. David Armstrong and Hakan Uncu |
Dr. Armstrong opened the scientific program on Thursday evening with the keynote address, “The Power of Multidisciplinary Approach in Wound Management”. In addition to the keynote, Dr. Armstrong is presenting two invited lectures focusing on surgical intervention and technological advancement: “Diabetic Foot Surgery to Prevent Amputations and Save Lives,” focusing on prophylactic surgical techniques and “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Applications in Wound Monitoring and Treatment,” exploring how AI is streaming healthcare directly to the patient.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Hydrogen Sulfide: New Hope for Nail Fungus Treatment?
Forget everything you think you know about foot care. That stubborn, unsightly nail fungus you’ve been battling for months – or even years – might finally have met its match. And the unlikely hero? Hydrogen sulfide, the gas responsible for that unmistakable rotten egg smell. “Patients are often left feeling hopeless,” explains Sarah Chen, DPM, a podiatrist based in New York City, who wasn’t involved in the study but reviewed the findings. “The current options are either risky or ineffective, and the recurrence rate is high. We desperately need something new.”
That “something new” might just be H2S. A recent study published in Scientific Reports by researchers at the University of Bath and King’s College London (KCL) revealed that hydrogen sulfide doesn’t just reach the fungus under the nail – it actively kills it. The gas appears to disrupt the energy production within fungal cells, essentially shutting them down. What’s more, it’s effective against fungal species that have become resistant to traditional antifungal medications. Researchers estimate a topical H2S treatment could be available within the next five years, pending successful trials and regulatory approval.
Source: Dr. Leona Mercer, Memesita [12/7/25]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Strategic Options for Physicians Facing Challenges in Private Medical Practice
Here are some strategic options for physician practices to consider in this evolving, competitive market:
7. Contract with a reputable physician practice management services organization (MSO) that provides services for a fee (without buying the practice’s assets or equity). Another option that should be explored (assuming physicians are not looking for a partnership involving some cash proceeds) is a specialty focused practice management company that charges a fee for seasoned “C-suite” administrative services and strategic advice, without buying the practice or its assets.
Source: Gary Herschman, Dana Jacoby, Nivedita Patel, Medical Economics [11/18/25]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
Year-End Tax Planning Can Protect You From a Big Tax Bill
On individual tax planning, look at the overall impact on 2025 and 2026. The goal is to reduce your federal tax liability over both years, not just one.
Use your annual gift tax exclusion. You can give each person up to $19,000 this year, $38,000 if you are married, without paying gift tax, filing a gift tax return or tapping your lifetime estate and gift tax exemption, which is $13,990,000 for 2025. Also, recipients aren't taxed on gifts.
Any unused amount is gone forever. You can't give extra next year to make up for it. The 2026 gift exclusion amount stays at $19,000, and the 2026 lifetime estate and gift tax exemption soars to $15 million.
Here's an example. Say you're married with two kids and one grandchild. The two of you can give each of your children and your grandchild up to $38,000 ($114,000 total) this year in excludible gifts.
Source: Joy Taylor, Kiplinger [November 2025]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: Uploading Patients’ Charts into AI
Is it okay to upload patient chart info to Chat GPT if the name of the patient is removed? For example, if a podiatrist had a dermatoscopic image to upload or a chart to upload with the patient’s name redacted, can a podiatrist use a local language model on your local computer or Chat GPT? How does a podiatrist comply with HIPAA regarding this choice?
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
Editor’s comment: PM News does not provide legal advice. To best understand what is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, it is necessary to review not only the definition of Protected Health Information under HIPAA in 45 CFR §160.103, but also the definitions of “health information”, “individually identifiable health information”, and “designated record set”.
Source: The HIPAA Journal
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) - PART 1A | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Dr. Kesselman brought back fond memories of when I first started my podiatry practices. I had asked the former owner of what is now Henry Schein, where to open up. "Should I open up in an area where there are no podiatrists or in an area that may have many podiatrists?" He strongly advised me to open my first office in an area with many podiatrists, for the very reasons Dr. Kesselman stated. If there are no podiatrists, the community does not know what a podiatrist is. But in a community with many podiatrists, there might be some competition, yet the community is at least aware of how a podiatrist can address their foot problems.
I opened in three locations. I opened two where I was the only "kid on the block" and one where there were lots of colleagues. The adviser was right: I did better in the podiatry-busy area and had to wait many years to build a practice in the two areas where I was the only podiatrist.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) - PART 1B | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
I graduated NYCPM in 1980. Back then, podiatry wasn’t at all happy with what it was but also had no clear plan to make things different. I won’t go into what didn’t happen over the past 45 years. Suffice it to say there is a large number of podiatrists today (way too many) who are loathe to identify themselves as podiatrists. They are “foot and ankle surgeons”. That says a lot about the morale of this profession and how our colleagues feel about their status among MDs and DOs.
Now there’s talk about the DO degree as if that will solve all the problems our profession faces. I’m not going to say it’s a bad idea. In fact, I think it would be a good one. But it won’t change things for many years to come and does not address our challenges now. We have an obligation to every DPM practicing in the U.S. today to do something now. Something that will change things for the better. I opine we have wasted decades worrying...
Editor's note: Dr. Kornfeld's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE) | |
From: Lancing Malusky, DPM
I can heartily agree with Dr. Parthasarathy. My wife, at age 64, suffered an Achilles rupture during an indoor school gymnasium pickleball game!.
Lancing Malusky, DPM, Lancing Malusky, DPM
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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What to wear while watching Game of Thrones? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS | |
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
JOIN FOOTCARE NOW! – QUEENS, NY
We seek skilled physicians for a highly autonomous, collegial environment offering comprehensive scope: from advanced surgery to dermatological treatments. This rewarding full or part-time role provides top-tier earning potential and a full suite of benefits. Elevate your career. Contact scdpmjobs@gmail.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - ORANGE/LOS ANGELES COUNTIES
Join a well established multi-location group practice. Participate in Residency Training and Clinical Research. Must be well trained in surgery and limb preservation. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PALM SPRINGS, CA
Our growing podiatry team in Palm Springs, CA is seeking skilled Podiatrists specializing in Wound Care and Diabetic Limb Salvage. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in preventing diabetic foot complications and limb salvage techniques. We provide a competitive salary to include healthcare and other fringe benefits. This role requires collaboration with our multidisciplinary team, focusing on advanced wound care and surgical interventions. Qualified candidates email manager@westcoastfootandankle.com
JOIN OUR GROWING PRACTICE IN SYRACUSE, NY!
Seeking a skilled, compassionate podiatrist to provide exceptional foot and ankle care. Competitive pay, supportive team, and great growth opportunities. Apply to docryanlee@gmail.com and take the next step in your career!
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to participate with. Maryland license preferred, BQ or eligible required. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPEN IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND
Long Island podiatry practice seeks full-time or part-time podiatrist to join our growing team. Modern environment, excellent support staff, and steady patient flow. Owner is a young, forward-thinking podiatrist who values innovation, technology, and a great company culture. If full-time, salary starts at 160,000 with comprehensive benefits and lucrative bonus structure. No hospital call. Send CV to SuffolkNYPodiatrist@gmail.com or call 631-529-4361.
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME – NEW JERSEY
Well established group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Freehold and Burlington, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
We are seeking a board-certified, highly personable podiatrist with strong conservative and surgical skills to join a busy multi-office practice in North Jersey, including Bergen and Essex counties. The position offers a competitive base salary with a bonus structure, PTO, CME time and stipend, a 401K with a generous match, malpractice coverage, and payment of state licensure and credentialing fees. Candidates should be patient-focused, team-oriented, and comfortable managing the full scope of podiatric care. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician seeking stability, growth, and a positive work environment. Please email your CV to bergenfaa@gmail.com
PHYSICIAN CAREER IN SC!
Join Physicians Footcare in Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places, South Carolina! We seek a dedicated, full-time physician. Exceptional work-life balance, competitive salary, and a supportive team await high-quality applicants. Experience the best of coastal living and professional fulfillment. Apply today! kray@physiciansfootcare.com
NOW HIRING: PODIATRISTS (DPM) – CHANDLER & MESA, AZ
Preferred Foot & Ankle has an immediate opening for a motivated DPM in Chandler. New MESA location also seeks a pediatric-focused DPM for Pediatric Foot & Ankle. Join a collaborative, growth-driven team with strong community ties, and an established patient base. Offering Competitive compensation Bonus Structure. Apply today – send CV to anolan@preferredfootankle.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – JACKSONVILLE, FL
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location in Jacksonville, FL. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established practice. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries CV to email 1sourcemm@gmail.com or text message to 912-816-8949.
PODIATRIST – SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Aveon Health, a busy family practice, is seeking a driven and experienced podiatrist to take and grow an existing podiatry patient base. Flexible hours, a 60/40 split and no overhead costs. We cover malpractice, 50% of employee-only health insurance, credentialing, CME, billing, staff and fully equipped treatment rooms and supplies. Proven experience with lower extremity biomechanics, wound care, and surgical procedures. For a full description please send resume and photo to Adara@aveonhealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS
Seeking a full-time associate, ABFAS BQ/BC, to join our well-established group practice with a strong reputation located just north of Boston. Our practice is deeply integrated within our hospital system and medical community and we engage in both inpatient and outpatient care. We have an excellent referral network with high influx of new patients. We handle wide range of elective surgeries and manage diabetic foot infection/limb salvage. Despite our strong integration within our hospital system, we maintain our autonomy ensuring a positive work-life balance. We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package. Outstanding opportunity for qualified candidate. Email CV: footdocsma@gmail.com
GREAT OPPORTUNITY- GEORGIA
Associate position available in our thriving practice outside of Atlanta. Two physician, two office practice, well established in the community for over 40 years. Senior doctor looking to slow down as patient volume is expanding, so this is a great opportunity to join a practice where you can provide full-scope care, with the great entrepreneurial opportunities which private practice affords. Salary + bonus + benefits. Send CV to Georgiadpm557@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN & UT (20X)
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - RALEIGH, NC
Growing multi-location Raleigh podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor. We offer competitive six-figure compensation, year-end bonus, health insurance, paid time off, malpractice coverage, 401(k), and a clear track to partnership. Ideal for experienced podiatrists or new graduates seeking professional growth in a supportive, high-volume setting. Join a dedicated team focused on excellence and patient care. Please send your CV to carolinafootandankleunc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations 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- PUERTO RICO
32 yrs old established mega busy two locations practice seeking one or two full-time DPM with partnership opportunities. Extremely large surgical volume, High Risk Diabetic Foot Management, full hospital privileges in two of the leading hospitals in PR. One of the best compensation packages in the country plus multiple bonuses, perks. Great opportunity for young ambitious Foot Surgeon/Specialist. Please send CV to jbbala65@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Join a dynamic, fast-growing podiatry practice seeking a surgically trained podiatrist who thrives in the OR and delivers exceptional patient care. We value integrity, drive, and teamwork. Enjoy strong support, a solid referral base, and real career growth. Call or text 410-459-4909 (preferred) or email DrHoward@HLESfootcare.com to learn more.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN DALLAS - FORT WORTH
We’re growing in DFW and looking for a podiatrist who wants an associate job that’s genuinely fun. Think amazing vibes, unique culture, no drama, daily laughs, and a prime DFW location with everything close by. If that sounds good, email parrfoot@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TEXAS
Multi-location private practice seeks full-time associate in the Houston area. Immediate, substantial patient base. Start date Jan 1, 2026, with some flexibility. Spanish-speaking preferred. Learn more at www.archfootankle.com and apply by emailing drlakhani@archfootankle.com. Candidates must be TX licensed or in process.
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE- COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE
Seeking full-time BQ/BC DPM. Clinic based podiatrist position with privileges available at local hospital and surgery center. Well rounded practice with a good referral base. Situated between Nashville and Knoxville. Percentage based pay, health insurance stipend. Must be kind and an effective communicator. Email your CV to drweary@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND , NEW YORK
Advanced Foot Care is seeking a full-time Podiatrist to join our upscale, multi-location practice with 8 state-of-the-art offices across Long Island. We provide a modern, newly renovated work environment, a supportive and collaborative team culture, and access to the latest medical technology and billing software. We are looking for a motivated physician with a strong work ethic, positive energy, and a passion for patient care. In return, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.AdvancedFootCare.com and apply by emailing catherinec@advancedfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITIES – MULTIPLE STATES
US Foot & Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the nation's largest podiatric group, is hiring! We have immediate and future openings in FL, KY, MD, NC, OH, PA, VA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or graduating by 2026. Join a team committed to advanced technology, top-tier care, and long-term growth. Must be licensed or in process. Email cover letter and resume to: recruiting@us-fas.com
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Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatricnews.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
PODIATRY CLINIC FOR SALE – MARIETTA, GA
Podiatry clinic in an affluent, easily accessible Marietta location. Stand-alone building with ADA-compliant c-ray, three exam rooms, storage, and two additional rooms suitable for patient care. Buyer will lease the space from the current doctor, who is retiring for health reasons. An established patient list is available for transfer, offering immediate continuity. Ideal for expanding a practice or launching a new one. Contact: 943-239-6567 | contactus@afaig.com
MEDICAL PRACTICE AND CO-OP FOR SALE - (MID-TOWN MANHATTAN, NY
Full-service, pre-war building offering a medical co-op office 60th Street/Park Avenue adjacent. Prime location in a landmark building w/24-hr doorman & elevator. Ideal for medical, wellness, or professional use. Current retiring podiatrist offering option to acquire established patient list. Flexible layout with reception, waiting area, and (2) exam rooms Easily accessible via all major public transportation. Expanding your practice or launching a new, this space offers unmatched convenience, credibility, and potential. bpqdpm@aol.com Cell 917 685 2898
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