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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,574 Subscribers Daily
December 21, 2016 #5,823  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ABFAS NEWS | |
MN Podiatrist Named ABFAS President
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) has named Dr. Mindy Benton its president. Benton is a doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery for Allina Health.
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Dr. Mindy Benton |
Other Officers elected are:
President-Elect - Matthew E. Williams, DPM
Secretary/Treasurer -Danny J. Choung, DPM
ABFAS Director - Dennis M. Chaney, DPM, Keith Jacobson, DPM, Amberly C. Paradoa, DPM, and Michael VanPelt, DPM
Source: Star Tribune [12/18/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CA Podiatrist Honored by GFFC
The Board of the German Association for Foot & Ankle Surgery (GFFC) has announced the selection of Amol Saxena, DPM as an Honorary Member of the Society for 2017. Dr. Saxena is a Fellow and incoming President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
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Dr. Amol Saxena |
Saxena received this distinct honor for his years of support of the GFFC Annual Meetings. This recognition includes an invitation to present at the Annual Meeting in December 2017 in Germany, along with a lifetime membership.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist’s Charity Collects 200 Toys for Children's Hospital
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Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon (back row center) with Heavenly Productions Volunteers. |
Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon and her colleagues at the Heavenly Productions Foundation, an Armonk-based charity, recently collected 200 toys and organized an array of entertainers to provide some warm holiday wishes to patients at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
Source: James O'Rourke, Armonk Daily Voice [12/19/16]
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| HEALTHCARE NEWS | |
Diabetes: Important New Recommendations in ADA 2017 Care Standards
New recommendations for 2017 include:
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Assess patients for psychological problems, including diabetes distress, depression, anxiety, and disordered eating.
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Determine patients' social context, including potential financial barriers, food insecurity, and housing stability.
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Prolonged sitting should be interrupted every 30 min with short bouts of physical activity.
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Clinically significant hypoglycemia now defined as ≤54 mg/dL, with “alert value” for taking action at ≤70 mg/dL.
Source: Miriam Tucker, Univadis [12/16/16]
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Pitting and Discolored Hallux Nails
I saw this healthy, active 33 year old female in May regarding bilateral hallux nail discoloration. She is not taking any medications. She believed she damaged the nails with a pair of new shoes. I told her to allow the nails to grow and then return for re-evaluation. During the summer, her family doctor prescribed cortisone cream, psoriasis medication, and did 3 fungal cultures, all negative.
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Pitting and Discolored Hallux Nails |
I recently examined her nails and they look the same as previously, without growth distally. There is an area laterally, midline, that is discolored and pitted. X-rays were negative for a subungual exostosis. What I find unusual is that the pitting occurred at the same time and that the areas are in exactly the same location bilaterally. Any suggestions?
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
10 Collection Tactics for High-Deductible Patients- Part 9
Patient collections are much more than collecting $10 co-pays: those days are long gone. Patients are paying a greater percentage of what you get paid and will be paying an ever higher percentage in the years to come. Smart and consistent patient collections tactics must be a part of every practice's financial strategy. Though the rate of healthcare spending may have slowed, the share absorbed by patients has done the opposite. Here are a few basics for improving your patient collections.
9. Make patients aware of pharma subsidies: Saving your patients money on their prescriptions is a nice thing to do. And as an added benefit, they may have enough money to pay your fees.
Source: Lucien W. Roberts, Physicians Practice [12/7/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Gerald Joseph Gambale, DPM
Gerald Joseph Gambale, DPM, 65, of Port Richey, FL, died Dec. 16, 2016. He was a USMC veteran and practiced podiatry in Bay Ridge, Brookyn, NY. He is survived by his wife, Ann; eight nieces; a nephew and a great-nephew.
Source: Tampa Bay Times [12/19/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Edward Cohen, DPM
I agree with Dr. Rosenblatt about gastroc equinus, but I take exception that the first metatarsal elevation "without internal fixation, after MIS surgery... is guaranteed." Some MIS doctors believe this and do multiple lessor metatarsal osteotomies because they claim patients will get lesions under the metatarsal heads, especially the second metatarsal, which is usually long before the bunion surgery. I have rarely seen a second metatarsal lesion after a Katzen Wilson, Wilson, or Isham Reverdin bunionectomy.
On rare occasions, I have had to later do a 2nd or 2nd, 3rd or 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal osteotomies after one of these MIS bunion surgeries. A lot of doctors who do these surgeries agree with me. If I were seeing a lot of 2nd metatarsal head lesions after these bunion surgeries, I would do a second metatarsal osteotomy at the same time, but that has not been my experience. On severe bunions, I have done these bunion procedures twice, and the patient usually accepts this since these procedures can be done on geriatrics in their 80s, because they are ambulatory procedures. I usually do them on patients in their 70s or 60s if they are in good health.
Edward Cohen, DPM, Gulfport, MS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Don Peacock, DPM
I agree with most of the post Dr. Rosenblatt has eloquently described. It is essential that surgeons address gastrocnemius equinus when the deformity presents. It’s equally vital that we incorporate bio-mechanical exams in our surgical endeavors.
I do take some exception with his conclusion that performing a MIS bunion correction without fixation will always lead to second metatarsal transfer pain. The research in this area contradicts this statement. Non-fixated first metatarsal osteotomies such as the landmark research Dr. Dale Austin gave us is a...
Editor's note: Dr. Peacock's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (SUCCESS TIPS FROM THE MASTERS) | |
From: Philip J. Shapiro, DPM
Dr. Len Schwartz is offering poor advice. To ask a patient in the treatment room to give an unrehearsed video testimonial is nothing less than entrapment. Does this type of behavior promote a quality doctor-patient relationship based on trust? Does the patient have time to consider that their privacy as a patient is being compromised?
Having a negative review online is a fact of life in today’s world. Does the author of a negative review have a valid point? Does something need to be changed in your office? The idea of having a bank of positive comments posted online via entrapped patients is fraudulent. Grow a practice via sound and honest practice management, and that especially includes the staff and their attitudes, and the negative reviews won’t be as influential.
Philip J. Shapiro, DPM, Ormond Beach, FL
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NBPME
PARTS I & II PRACTICE ANALYSIS SURVEY
The National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) commissioned a practice analysis study to update the Parts I & II Examination. The practice analysis survey below is designed to elicit your input on the process. The results of the study will be used to update the test specifications for the Parts I & II Examination. We would greatly appreciate your input to this very important project.
The online survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and most questions take just seconds to answer. You also have the option to save and complete the survey in multiple sessions.
To thank you for your participation, the National Board of Podiatric Medicine (NBPME) is offering five $100 Amazon gift cards.
Participation in the drawing is optional. You will be contacted via email if you are a winner after the survey closes. All of the information you provide will be kept confidential.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
To access the survey, please click on the following website or copy the website to your Web browser:
Your completed survey should be submitted by Sunday, January 15, 2017 (8:00 PM EDT).
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Ivanka Ska via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FT/PT NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Immediate opening but will wait for 2017 residency graduate. Looking for a well-trained, well rounded, podiatrist. Should be competent in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgical procedures and wound care. All aspects of podiatry, pediatrics, orthopedic and surgical. Competitive salary, bonus, benefits and buy-in potential. Send cover letter, CV to footdocva@cox.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
Beautiful South Bay of LA - Seeking Doctor/Associate to work full-time in a busy, progressive, modern podiatry group practice. Surgical 2-3-year residency, and ideally, 3 years of practice experience and board qualified. Please email CV and contact information to footcareone@verizon.net if you are interested.
MMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE – INDIANAPOLIS
For motivated, hard-working residency-trained podiatrist in busy 3-office practice leading to partnership. Would consider 2017 residency graduate. Two locations in Indianapolis and 1 location outside of Metro area. Competitive salary and benefit package including 401, profit-sharing, Health insurance. Surgery center ownership available. Forward letter and resume to Imalament1@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Group practice seeks well-trained podiatrist to join our group. Our practice has all the bells and whistles. Hospital emergency room call is required. Must be confident in Trauma, Ankle Fractures and Diabetic Limb Salvage. Drsteinberg@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN NJ
Practice with multiple locations looking for a surgically trained podiatrist with license to practice in NJ, BQBC Full Or Part time for immediate hire, attractive salary with bonus structure and profit sharing. Partnership for the right individual. Please send CV with references. Full scope of podiatry. dpmassociate@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Looking to add an accomplished, driven individual looking to grow personally and professionally with a successful and thriving practice. Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, but will consider new grad as well. Reply with letter describing your personal and professional goals with CV to podsuccess123@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER FLORIDA
Community Health Solutions of America (CHS) has a territory opening in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area of Florida for a mobile podiatric physician. Physicians must maintain an active Medicare and Florida licenses. Expenses including malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. are covered. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and 401K retirement plan with company match. First year six figure salary is guaranteed! Second year profit sharing. Most second year doctors earn $150,000 and up. Email CV to psojobs@chsamerica.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TAMPA BAY
Seeking a PSR-36 associate completing their residency and begin in July 2017. Well-established, dynamic multi-doctor practice in Tampa Bay. High tech, EMR, digital x-rays. Sports medicine, surgery and general podiatry. No NH/HMO's. Excellent hospital privileges. C.V. to floridapodiatrist@tampabay.rr.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. LOUIS, MO
Expanding group practice seeks full-time podiatrist to join our team, we have state of the art facilities with EHR, lasers, EPAT, digital x-ray, etc. Candidates must have completed a PSR/36 residency and be well-trained, ethical and collegial.
Competitive salary with incentives and benefits. If interested, please Contact CHARLENEW@FACSTL.COM.
POSITION AVAILABLE – WESTCHESTER, NY
One day per week for house calls in the Southern Westchester area. Podiatrist must be licensed in the state of New York, and have malpractice insurance. Podiatrist will see 13-17 patients per day. Will discuss competitive compensation for interested podiatrists. Please email your CV to: westchesterpod1@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re busy and still growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Practice emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation and 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state-of-the-art with PT, CT, MRI, ultrasound and digital x-ray all in office. New graduates are welcome. Interviews prior to and at ACFAS in Las Vegas. Contact us at: bbaravarian@mednet.ucla.edu
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Large Practice in East Central Florida has a fulltime position open. Responsibilities include servicing patients in ALF and SNF facilities along with inpatient hospital responsibilities. To apply please go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
ASSOCATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Georgia license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate to join and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Partnership starts beginning year 2 based on per-established criteria. Contact: docryanlee@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
OFFICE FOR SALE - PART TIME CENTRAL NJ PODIATRIC
Includes two podiatric chairs, X-Cell x-ray machine, office furniture, custom made cabinets, alarm system, file cabinets, show display; excellent location on Main Street. Podiatrist leaving for hospital practice. Serious buyers only. Call 347-512-2006 and leave your name and phone number and we will contact you.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - NEW 2016 MODEL STORZ MEDICAL SHOCKWAVE (EPAT)
New 2016 model Storz Medical Shockwave (EPAT) machine for sale. LED display on hand piece. Comes with 2nd hand piece, cart, and portable tote. Great condition, 5 year warranty, less than 50,000 pulses. Selling everything for $10,000. vimreddy@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $6,500 OBO. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include two rolling stands as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
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