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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,712 Podiatrists Daily
December 23, 2013 #4,948  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| OUTSIDE INTERESTS | |
IA Podiatrist Leaves Podiatry to Pursue Her Passion as a Carpenter
A Winterset woman had a great career as a surgeon, but that field was not her passion. So Dr. Denise Mandi made a big change. “I’m a podiatrist so I was a foot and ankle surgeon…I eventually became the section chief of foot and ankle surgery at Broadlawns,” said Mandi. Denise Mandi gave up her medical career to enroll at Southwestern Community College in Creston. She is there to learn carpentry and building trades.
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She and her male classmates are building a house over the school year. She says she enjoyed surgery but carpentry is her passion. “It always helped me as a surgeon that I was involved in wood working and I had done some construction…I was familiar with power saws and drills and things like that,” says Mandi. Upon graduation, Mandi plans work as a contractor and spend some time restoring old homes in central Iowa.
Source: Roger Riley, WHO TV [12/20/13]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
CO Podiatrist Discusses When to Replace Athletic Shoes
How often should you replace your workout shoes? It really depends on your body size, activities of choice, and preferred shoe type, says Jamie Mieras, DPM, a doctor of podiatric medicine and distance runner from Boulder, CO. Though as a general rule of thumb, she adds, you should replace your workout footwear “at least every six months, or every three to four months if you wear them four or more times per week.” For serious runners, that usually equates to replacing your shoes after 400 to 500 miles of use.
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Larger people should replace their shoes more frequently, says Mieras, as should people who sprint frequently or do high-impact cross-training. And depending on the materials, lighter shoes may wear down faster. Bearing all that in mind, pay attention also to how your shoes feel when you put them on, regardless of how long you’ve had them. “When your shoes start feeling ‘flat,’ or when they lose that ‘makes-you-fly’ feeling,” says Mieras, “it’s time for a new pair.”
Source: Andrew Heffernan, Experience Life [January/February 2014]
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
FL Podiatrist Re-Appointed to Board of Podiatry
Gov. Rick Scott just made Christmas a little happier for eighteen of Florida’s professionals in a variety of fields. Days before the holiday break, Scott’s office announced a torrent of re-appointments for a variety of state regulatory boards. Each term is extended until October 31, 2017.
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Dr. Scott Koppel |
Dr. Scott Koppel was re-appointed to the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine. Koppel is a podiatric physician with Family Podiatry in Gainesville.
Source: Phil Ammann, SaintPetersBlog [12/20/13]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NC Podiatrists Establish Healthcare Scholarship at Mars Hill University
Alta Ridge Foot Specialists (Robert L. van Brederode, DPM and W. Aaron Broyles, DPM) has recently established the Alta Ridge Foot Specialists Healthcare Scholarship at Mars Hill University. This scholarship will be awarded each academic year to a high achieving Mars Hill University junior or senior student with a demonstrated commitment to pre-medical, pre-podiatry, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary study.
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(L-R) Drs. Robert L. van Brederode and W. Aaron Broyles |
Dr. van Brederode said, “We, the doctors at Alta Ridge Foot Specialists, are very grateful for scholarships we received many years ago when we were in our medical and surgical training. It is important to us to do what we can to give back to students who are now on the road we once traveled.”
Source: Hayley Benton, Mountain Xpress [12/19/13]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Time to Upgrade from Dragon v10 to v12?
Can anyone advise whether we should upgrade from version 10 to 12, and is it true that version 10 users will not be able to get the upgrade price after the next new version of Dragon Medical is released?
George Jacobson, DPM, Hollywood, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Arthur Gudeon, DPM, Robert E. Sherman, DPM
This may seem sort of primitive, but it works. What I do is put the x-rays up on my lighted view box, and with the flash turned off, take a photo with my SmartPhone and email it directly from there to the patient. They really come out very well.
Whenever we needed x-rays copied, we brought them to a large radiology practice near us, and they made the copies for us gratis. It didn't hurt that I had referred many patients to this office for MRIs over the years.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
Dr. Raducanu, my role in my professional life is not to do your work for you. If you are interested in finding studies, there are thousands of published articles on functional medicine. It sounds to me as if you want "proof" that functional medicine complies with the evidence-based medicine model. While it is my experience that the EBM model is extremely flawed when it comes to healing patients, I understand that this is where your challenge comes from.
Any protocol-based approach to healing involves a multiple systems approach. It is not single agent, and the components of a functional medicine protocol cannot be extracted out individually and tested for "evidence". Just like we know that an apple is good for your health, a diet of only apples will kill you in time.
However, I find it interesting that on the Podiatry Today blog, in reference to the Moore Balance Brace, and in answer to Dr. Ritchie's assertion that there is no EBM for the Moore brace in fall prevention, you write that there are times you "just don't need EBM."
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From: Simon Young, DPM
Based on the training at NYCPM and personal experiences with foot and ankle practitioners and vascular practitioners, the podiatric resident should understand that when it comes to treating DM, ID, medical management, bedside manners, etc., our training is comparable, if not superior.
Podiatric residents in hospital settings don't take the lead and inform and impress on their fellow medical residents and demonstrate their pool of knowledge, which in these topics, is often deeper than their medical resident colleagues. The medical residents often need and seek the podiatry residents' recommendation and oftentimes, sad to say, it is not forthcoming. The podiatric residents shun away rather than get involved in a meaningful discussion to improve patient quality of care.
As an attending, I engaged the medical residents and they eagerly implemented many of my recommendations, provided their attending approved. What a great way to slowly incorporate into the medical community. We are changing the mindset of future medical practitioners.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Khurram Khan, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Goldman. Thank you, Dr. Goldman for moving the profession another step forward. It's a true testament to what we, as podiatrists, can accomplish!
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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Available immediately. Looking for a Board Certified Surgeon with strong RF and ankle skills. This 20 year established practice offers EHR, digital x-ray and Noveon laser. All dues, malpractice and health insurance paid as well as 401K available. Excellent compensation. email lynnleblanc@cox.net
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Excellent, long-term opportunity for ethical and motivated individual. Established practice featuring all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery located in a nice, affordable city. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus structure. EMR, PadNet and diagnostic ultrasound. Position available immediately or will work with your schedule. E-mail CV to: Dr.fine@finefootcarecenter.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST TENNESSEE
Excellent opportunity for full-time podiatrist trained in rear foot and ankle surgery to join established practice. Full scope podiatry practice with hospital and surgery center privileges. Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus with option to buy into a 33 year practice. Mail CV to footdrtn@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (GREENWICH, FAIRFIELD AND NORTH HAVEN)
Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.com
PODIATRY OFFICE FOR RENT - STATEN ISLAND, NY
1000 square foot (approximate) office in large modern medical center. Good parking, public transportation, 36 years as a podiatry office. 5 exam rooms, business office, lab, reception room, bathroom, central air. Great layout. Designed for Podiatry/medical. Call 212 794 0089
PRACTICE FOR SALE – GLENDALE, CA
Retiring from part-time practice, grossing well over $130,000 a year. No HMO, PPO or hospital surgeries (but located 20 minutes from 5 major area hospitals). Only accepting private insurance, Medicare and cash. Not participating in the diabetic shoe program. Unique practice specializing in off label liquid SILICONE injections (no insurance…cash only), Cryoneuroablation, x-rays, ultrasound imaging, Lixiscope, soft tissue surgeries, and some palliative care. In same great location, in the center of everything for the past 43 years. Unlimited potential for $60,000. Call 818-384-2479.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - DENVER, COLORADO
Established metro practice desires transfer of a successful practice to an experienced, board certified podiatric physician. Exceptionally well equipped with PinPointe /CO2 lasers, EHR Management System, Digital X-Ray (early 2014) and more. For a confidential discussion and details: Contact Mike Crosby, CPA, MBA, Provider Resources, LLC: mcrosby518@gmail.com
PART-TIME PRACTICE FOR SALE - NYC
Great Opportunity! Retiring podiatrist selling part time (18-20 hrs/wk), fully equipped, multi-disciplinary practice upper West Side of Manhattan. Densely populated, street level location near subway. 27 years at location. Option available to expand to full time or to share with eventual purchase. Reply to kappy105@yahoo.com. In subject please write: West Side Office.
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