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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
December 24, 2020 #6,839  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC | |
NY Governor Signs Order Allowing Podiatrists to Administer COVID Vaccine
Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.82 on December 13 which modified certain laws related to our profession and will remain in place through January 12, 2021. This action by the Governor will allow podiatrists to administer vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19 at Points of Dispensing that are overseen or approved by the New York State Department of Health or local health departments and supervised by physicians or certified nurse practitioners.
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Dr. James Hanna |
Podiatrists who wish to participate must receive training in: 1.) Infection control. 2.) Use of personal protective equipment. 3.) Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "I am happy to see that the Governor views our profession as a public health asset during the time of the pandemic," says New York State Podiatric Medical Association president James Hanna, DPM.
Source: NYSPMA President's Message [12/22/20]
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
VA Podiatrist Named Chief of Podiatry at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
Robert J. Toomey, III DPM has been named Chief of Podiatry at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr. Toomey received his podiatric medical degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a PMSR/RRA residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
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Dr. Robert J. Toomey III |
Dr. Toomey is Board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
WV Podiatrist Joins VA Medical Center
Jessica Rispoli, DPM recently started work as a staff podiatrist at the VA Medical Center in Beckley, WV. Dr. Rispoli received her podiatric medical degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Rispoli completed her podiatric surgical residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH where she also completed a 2-year fellowship in wound care & limb salvage.
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| RELEVANT RESEARCH | |
Effect of Toe Exercises and Toe Grip Strength on the Treatment of Metatarsalgia
The relationship of metatarsalgia and toe function is poorly understood. The researchers investigated the efficacy of toe exercises for the treatment of metatarsalgia. Forty-one (56 feet) metatarsalgia patients (mean age ± SD: 63.4 ± 10.6) underwent toe strength measurement. Pre- and post-treatment VAS score, AOFAS score, marble pickup, single-leg standing time (SLST), were recorded and compared in two subgroups to evaluate impact of disease duration on treatment outcome.
Post-treatment, toe plantarflexion strength improved (all p < 0.01); VAS scores decreased (p < 0.01); AOFAS scores, marble pickup, and SLST improved (all p < 0.01). Patients symptomatic for > 1 year had significantly lower changes in VAS scores (p < 0.01). Multivariate analysis showed patients with longer disease duration, and larger body mass index had significantly lower improvement in VAS scores (p = 0.029 and p = 0.036, respectively). Device consistency assessed by ICC was excellent (0.89–0.97). Conclusion: Toe function and metatarsalgia are improved by toe exercises, suggesting that they are closely related.
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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 | |
Branding Tips for Medical Practices - Part 2
So what is your brand - and what do you want it to be? Here are four ideas that can help you meet your goals for branding, while minimizing wasted time, money, and effort.
2. Seek Feedback
To be sure the reality of your brand matches up with your intentions, you'll need honest feedback. The good news is that it's easier than ever to get. Online reviews are a good starting point. Many practices discount the feedback offered online. However, patient reviews can reveal genuine issues that negatively impact your brand. This gives you an opportunity to fix them. Fixing these potential issues will help you stay on track if you're trying to build a brand that represents excellent service and accessibility.
You can also solicit feedback from your patients with surveys. And don't forget that other physicians who work with your practice (and their staffs) may have valuable input on how your services match up with what your brand promises.
Source: Joe Capko, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [12/10/20]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
RE: Podiatric Medicine in Health Promotion - Not Podiatric Health Promotion
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
It is time for members of the podiatric medical profession to begin to change the way they think about public health (and the way the profession is perceived by other health professions and the public). We do not or at least should not treat feet. We treat people who may have problems affecting the pedal extremity. This is not a play on words but a shift in how we participate as part of the army of health professionals. Without getting into a long discourse about what I mean, let me provide an example of an area of healthcare as well as health promotion that demonstrates the importance of podiatric medical practitioners in public health.
This example is the patient who visits the primary care physician (e.g., family practice physician or internist) or the cardiologist and is told that they need to exercise and/or should walk 20 minutes daily. Almost never (if ever) do these practitioners ask if the patient has painful feet. Have we in podiatric medicine ever studied how many people do not engage in daily exercise because of podiatric problems? Has anyone ever determined the effect of the condition of the pedal extremities on cardiovascular health?
How much of cardiovascular morbidity (or even mortality) is affected by the condition of the feet and ankles? How many deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented if these victims had the benefit of podiatric medical care? Remember, cardiovascular disease is the single most common cause of death in the Western world. Let us begin to think about our comprehensive role in health not just foot health.
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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RE: Squaric Acid for Warts
From: Steve E. Abraham, DPM
In March 2011, I published an article in Podiatry Management titled "Squaric Acid for Recalcitrant Warts". I recently had two patients who have suffered through many of our current "wart treatments" only to have their warts return. So, I am using squaric acid again. I applied a small amount on the forearm to sensitize the patient to the squaric acid, and have the patient return in a couple of days. If the area turned reddish, showing a skin irritation, then I dispense a concentrated squaric acid solution for the patient to apply twice a day for two weeks, then once a day for the next two weeks.
In the past, the wart changed colors, sometimes whitish, sometimes blackish, and after about a month seemed to fall off. I have not used this for many years because of all the new methods of wart removal. I was wondering if anyone else has tried using squaric acid for warts?
Steve E. Abraham, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC) - PART 1A | |
From: Wenjay Sung, DPM, Pete Harvey, DPM
I received my vaccine on Friday and actually was given the opportunity to sign up on the first day for vaccination with the “high risk” medical personnel like ICU, ER, etc. I’m not a “staff” podiatrist at my hospital but I do take ER call and I’m frequently consulted for inpatient services. I don’t believe podiatrists were excluded or I was given preference at my hospital because I’m way too young to be senior in anything.
Wenjay Sung, DPM, Arcadia, CA
If you're on active staff of a hospital, they will inform you of your tier turn after injections have been provided to ER workers and other staff who work closely with COVID patients. Be sure that you are on the hospital email list by checking with the medical staff office. Your hospital’s Covid injection supply will also play a role in the timing. Otherwise, I would check closely with your own family physician.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC) - PART 1B | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
The individual states have to decide what doctors should get the COVID-19 vaccine first. A lot will depend upon the supply of the vaccine. It should not strike us as being unusual that an ophthalmologist was "first on line." Eyecare professionals have a strong disadvantage in this pandemic. Their faces are right up against the faces of their patients which renders them very likely to be infected. The same would apply to dentists, ENT doctors, and GI specialists who do upper endoscopies. Even though podiatrists tend to work close to six feet from patients' noses, make no mistake, we are all at risk from the moment we turn the key in our doors and we should not wait a day to be vaccinated when the offer is given to us.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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RE: Unna Boot Efficacy in Dermatologic Diseases (Steven R Kravitz, DPM)
From: Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM
This is just a brief note to confirm Dr. Kravitz’s very high credentials in giving wound care treatment advice. He is too modest to describe those credentials in detail, but they are extensive. I take his advice about Unna boots as absolutely authoritative. When he discusses wound care issues, I always closely listen.
Michael M. Rosenblatt, DPM, Henderson, NV
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What Santa wears while being quarantined? |
Source: Old Navy
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
PODIATRIST POSITIONS - PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Established practice hiring both full-time and part-time physicians. If you are an energetic physician and would like to practice in an upbeat, well-equipped, modern and conveniently located facility please email CV to HealthyFeetAZ@Gmail.com. Candidates holding Arizona State License preferred.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A well established practice is looking to add a third podiatrist. We are looking for a candidate with wound care training as well as experience in foot and ankle reconstruction. The Palm Springs area boasts year round resort activities with close proximity to LA and San Diego beaches. Full benefits/CME/Malpractice and salary offered. Potential surgery center buy in. Please contact 515-556-5316 /Email CV to asnelsonbean@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLEVELAND SW SUBURBS
Excellent opportunity to join a 30 year well established busy two office practice seeking a PSR-36 Board Qualified/Certified with ABPS who wants to stay in the Cleveland area. 401K and Profit sharing plan available. All phases of podiatry from surgery to wound care. Staff privileges at 3 local hospitals. Modern offices with certified EMR, digital x-rays and all aspects of DME. Significant opportunity for growth and development. Please forward CV to footdoc252@gmail.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained with a current Texas podiatry license. Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of conditions. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, References Letters, Short Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Immediate opening and opportunity to join a busy growing practice in the capital region of NY. We have a growing practice that offers all aspects of podiatric care - both surgical and non-surgical. We pride ourselves on being state-the-art with EMR, digital x-ray, ECSWT and MLS laser therapy. We have the necessary support staff and have privileges with local hospitals and participate with all of the local insurance panels. We enjoy what we do and are looking for an ethical, reliable and motivated podiatrist to join our team. Please submit CV and cover letter to Albanypodiatry1@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North 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 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 - NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking full time associate. Both strong clinical and strong surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. No nursing homes! Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits include: medical insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Please send cv to RussAllen25@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH OPTION TO BUY – BRONX, NY
Full time or part time with option to purchase. Co-Op City, Bronx New York. Established in 1969. Full scope of podiatry. Must participate in insurance plans. Pleasant office; great patients; Great opportunity. Call or text 914-772-3842 or email: Lwolstein@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NW FLORIDA/COASTAL ALABAMA
Busy, well-established practice, EHR, digital x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound. Offering competitive six-figure salary w/bonus structure, health/malpractice insurance, and PTO. PSR-36 required. Partnership path to motivated and compassionate associate. Must obtain Florida and Alabama licenses. Send CV: Brentmharwood@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a 24-36 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Our diverse practice offers a high surgical volume, wound care, biomechanics and mix of general podiatry. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to podiatrists@icloud.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Busy, growing, 3 location, Podiatry group in Albuquerque, NM seeking full-time associate. Must be ABPM BQ/BE. Competitive salary and full benefit package. Qualified applicant will join a value based, protocol driven state of the art practice addressing all aspects of Podiatric care to include limb salvage, sports medicine, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and hospital call. If interested please send CV and cover letter to hiring@nmfootandankle.com
PODIATRIST POSITIONS - PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Established practice hiring both full-time and part-time physicians. If you are an energetic physician and would like to practice in an upbeat, well-equipped, modern and conveniently located facility please email CV to HealthyFeetAZ@Gmail.com. Candidates holding Arizona State License preferred.
ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH BUYOUT OPTION - FREDERICK, MD
Located in beautiful western Maryland, less than an hour from Baltimore/Washington, DC. Enjoy skiing, hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing outside your back door. Excellent opportunity for well trained individual who is ready to become an owner after only one year. I will teach you how to become a top earner in the field. Full time offices also in Hagerstown, MD and Gettysburg, PA. Full benefits package. drhenrock@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA PANHANDLE
Immediate position available for hard-working, motivated individual in a well-established practice. Equal mix of primary care and surgery. Excellent opportunity to get on all insurance panels. Board qualified/Certified with ABPS preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please email CV and letter of interest to recruiting@feetareneat.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS credentialed fellowship avail, must be BQ ACFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Attention graduating residents! Multi-specialty surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2021-2022 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic surgery and general surgery in new facility. Full salary, health insurance, housing stipend, with more opportunities after completing program. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2021. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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PRACTICES WANTED TO BUY – TRI-STATE AREA (NY, NJ, CT)
Building out a network of podiatry practices throughout the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT). We are looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to join a larger group to manage business operations, or retire, can contact us at podiatrymanagementinc@gmail.com. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA, CALIFORNIA
Thriving practice for sale in optimum location next to pharmacy and across from major hospital in Tarzana California Established 1982 Ground floor free parking Patients are PPO Medicare and cash Serious inquires only text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICES FOR SALE - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Long established in two Hudson Valley, NY counties. 4 employed podiatrists, experienced staff. Full hospital admitting, surgical privileges. Participation in most commercial, advantage, Medicare & Medicaid. Custom built Office #1 = 1900 sq ft 3-4 tx rms FOR SALE in deal. Office#2 = 1400 sq ft rental 3 tx rms. Contact: podiatrypracticeny@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA
Motivated Seller. General podiatric 53 year old practice for sale in Van Nuys California, next to hospital.
Great growth potential. Will stay to help transition. Call Ron Miller at 310-980-1822
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