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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,540 Subscribers Daily
December 28, 2016 #5,828  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AAWC News | |
FL Podiatrist Receives 2016 Warriner Memorial Award
The Association for Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) has announced that Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc is one of two recipients of the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, MD Memorial Award for 2016. The winners of this award display the ethics, character, and commitment to wound care of the late Dr. Warriner.
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Dr. Robert Snyder |
Dr. Snyder is Professor and Director of Clinical Research and Fellowship Director in wound care and research at Barry University. He created and implemented the first post-residency Wound Management and Research Fellowship for podiatric medical schools. Dr. Snyder has published several book chapters and over 150 papers in peer-reviewed and trade journals on wound care.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Santa Brings a Championship Ring to OH Podiatrist
Richard M. Hofacker, DPM (OCPM class of 1987) received quite a Christmas gift this year from the NBA World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers - a championship ring.
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(L-R) Dr. Richard Hofacker and Kevin Love |
Posing with Dr. Hofacker is Cavalier all-star forward Kevin Love. Hofacker is in his 42nd season with the Cavaliers and has been the team's podiatrist for the past 30 years. He is in private practice in Akron, Ohio.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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 | |
4 Branding Tips for Medical Practices - Part 3
Your brand isn't just what you say your practice is about. Your brand is about your relationship with your patients, and the emotional response they have to your practice. You can influence it through branding efforts, but the patient ultimately decides his perception based on his own experience. Here are four ideas that can help you meet your goals for branding, while minimizing wasted time, money, and effort.
3. Don't try to be and do everything. For physicians who have long sought to be the very best at everything they do (and often come close to it), it can be hard to resist the idea that their practices will fulfill every desire a patient might have from their specialty. However, it's likely you feel dubious when a person or organization tries to tell you they're able to do everything equally well — and it's no different for patients. What's more, when you promote the idea that you're great at everything, you make it hard for patients to remember exactly what's most special about your practice.
Narrow your brand messages down to a few key attributes that represent the service you want to provide. That will make your message clearer. You'll have a better chance of standing out and delivering on your brand's ideals.
Source: Joe Capko, Physicians Practice [12/14/16]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Don Peacock, DPM, MS
I agree with Dr. Cutler’s position on using well documented procedure technique such as the SERI technique. However, the SERI technique is not the only MIS technique which has undergone research scrutiny.
The Reverdin-Isham has similar data to back it as well: Bauer T, et al. "Percutaneous hallux valgus surgery: a prospective multicenter study of 189 cases." Orthop Clin North Am. 2009 Oct;40(4):505–514.
The SERI technique is not without some controversy. The data...
Editor's note: Dr. Peacock's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2A | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
When performing bunion surgery, there are two important caveats: Caveat #1. The sesamoid apparatus must be positioned in the correct anatomical alignment in relation to the first metatarsal head. There is very little tolerance to this rule. Caveat #1 is folkloric at best. I have a desire to hold Dr. Fellner to the same standards that you are asking Dr. Peacock to uphold. Is there any evidence or peer-reviewed literature proving that poor sesamoidal placement is of primary importance in selecting bunion procedures?
Caveat #2. the sagittal alignment of the first metatarsal must be balanced correctly with the lesser metatarsals. This requires of a surgeon a need to exercise due diligence intra-operatively to evaluate and adjust, as required. The sagittal plane alignment of the 1st metatarsal to the lesser mets is more than folkloric, but difficult to accomplish no matter what approach or procedure is selected to repair a bunion deformity. My questions here are: 1. Where does the evidence lead us in accomplishing this caveat? 2. is there evidence that we can balance the first metatarsal to the lesser metatarsals long-term?
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2B | |
From: Burton J. Katzen, DPM
I have been performing the MIS metatarsal osteotomy for correction of hallux valgus deformity since 1980, and let me first say that I appreciate the need for extensive scientific studies for any procedure that we want to classify as an accepted standard of care. Also, The Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery is extremely fortunate to have members like Drs. Peacock, Nadal, and Isham who are very scientifically-oriented in their evaluations, and we are equally as fortunate to have someone like Dr. Block who is finally making the profession aware of the excellent work performed on a daily basis by our members here and all over the world.
That being said, my contribution to the discussion only comes from a vast amount of anecdotal experience involving thousands of cases over many years. I do look forward in the future to working with my esteemed colleagues in producing a scientific study on the procedure. The osteotomy is performed with four separate cuts at...
Editor's note: Dr. Katzen's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODINGLINE CORNER) | |
From: Adam Landsman, DPM, PhD
The proper code treatment of a neuroma using a Neurotherm machine is CPT 64640.
Adam Landsman, DPM, PhD, Boston, MA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Bound for gory? |
Source: Quoï Alexander via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Full time position available for a motivated podiatrist in a growing podiatry practice in Brooklyn, NY. Excellent compensation and partnership opportunity available. Please send your resume to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NY & PA
3 doctor, multi-location practice in NY & PA seeking associate. Partnership available after 1 year. Email CV and contact information to atuccio@stny.rr.com
IMMEDIATE 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 - 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.
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
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