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Issue Date: February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 #8,204 
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AT THE COLLEGES
WesternU Research Showcases Student Innovation
The third annual WesternU Research Symposium brought together a diverse array of disciplines and research topics in a showcase of students’ scientific exploration. Third-year College of Podiatric Medicine student Jun Heo said he is thankful for the opportunity to learn what research is about and to hone his research skills.
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| Jun Heo |
It’s one thing to read an article and learn about facts, but it’s also another to gather your own facts and then see how they’re significant to your daily practice,” Heo said. “I want to have direction in how I should practice, and that’s why I’m driven to learn more about how to do research. As I’m learning it more and more, I realize that there are different ways of approaching research. When I was presenting, my mind was on the provider side of it, but someone commented, ‘What about the patient side?’ You can approach the same topic from a different view.”
Source: Rodney Tanaka, Western U News [2/9/26]
MEDICAL MISSIONS
Podiatrists Join Operation Footprint Mission to El Salvador
Operation Footprint finished another successful mission trip to El Salvador in January 2026 at Benjamin Bloom Pediatric Hospital. This is the first of several OperationFootprint.org mission trips this year. The photo displays three generations of surgeons performing surgeries globally from all over the USA.
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| (L-R) Drs. Maria Cifone, Bhavesh Shah, Amol Saxena, Matt Roberts, Marc Benard, Jeff Yung, and Zeeshan Husain |
The seven members treated neglected clubfeet, vertical talus, cerebral palsy contractures, along with other genetic foot and ankle conditions. They operated on seventeen feet in two days. Many supplies were donated as were the surgeons’ time and travel.
PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS
Aztron Medtech Surpasses 100 U.S. TendMIN® Achilles Procedures
Aztron Medtech, a privately held orthopedic device company, has announced that more than 100 clinical procedures have now been performed in the United States using its TendMIN® Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Repair System, marking a significant milestone in the system’s continued clinical adoption.
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| Dr. Brian Burgess (2nd from left) |
The 100th U.S. TendMIN® procedure was performed by Brian Burgess, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon.
Source: Bree Miller, Orthospine News [2/5/26]
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Consider Automated Coders
Automated coding tools enhance claim accuracy and reduce documentation burdens, but require careful implementation to avoid compliance risks.
1) If your culture becomes “trust the tool,” you can create compliance risk at scale
CAC is not a compliance program. If staff stop validating code suggestions against the actual record, a practice can systematically submit unsupported codes. OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance repeatedly points back to basics such as controls, auditing and accountability for billing and coding risk areas.
Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice [1/28/26]
FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY
6 Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid This Tax Season
To help you avoid a shock on filing day, here are six common ways you could be paying more income taxes than necessary.
3A. Your W-4 withholding is too low and outdated
Whether you’re starting a new role or settled into a long-term position, you should regularly review your Form W-4 (Withholding). This document tells your employer exactly how much to send to the IRS and state authorities on your behalf throughout the year.
If your tax withholding is out of date and too low, you might be building a debt to the IRS. Various life changes can increase your tax bill if your withholding isn't adjusted at least annually, like:
- Getting divorced or separated. Single and married-filing-separately statuses typically carry a lower standard deduction than those available to joint filers. Additionally, married separate filers might not qualify for certain tax breaks (like certain education tax breaks).
- Getting a pay raise. While a promotion, bonus, or raise is great news, that extra income could push you into a higher tax bracket, making your current withholding levels insufficient.
- Having a child leave home. When a child turns 17, they no longer qualify for the $2,200 child tax credit, even if they still live at home (though temporary absences, such as college, are exempt from this rule).
Source: Kate Schubel, Kiplinger [1/31/26]
PODIATRY AND AI
RE: Podiatry’s Future with AI as the New Market Force
From: Bryce Karulak, DPM
Commonly, I hear that we should have a broader license and that we should have pay parity with MD/DOs; both of which I agree with whole heartily. However, what everyone seems to be ignoring is the future of medicine with respect to AI. AI has already been shown to be superior in diagnosis and treatment for any number of diseases that a primary care typically treats or at least initially is the treating physician. Elon Musk, in Fortune Magazine last month, stated that by 2030, there will be more Optimus Robots that are far superior to human surgeons and that it is pointless to go to medical school. Considering what this one man has done and accomplished in his life, I tend to take what he says seriously.
So let’s play out the natural progression of what happens to podiatry when this large over- taking market force starts squeezing human physician access. When you can go to a pharmacy and see an AI model that can perform vitals and...
Editor's note: Dr. Karlak's Extended-length can be read here.
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) - PART 1A
From: James DiResta, DPM
It is beyond frustrating in reading recent comments regarding a plenary license for podiatrists. Dr. Olaf remarks how far we have come as a profession and we should be satisfied. He states the reality is orthopedists and others never pick up a stethoscope and frankly they know, like most specialists, to stay in their lane. I would agree but as time has gone on, we in completing our single track medical education have found ourselves stuck in our own lane; but it is not a lane in the same bowling alley as other medical and surgical specialists as we are left inferior to our peers and unable to play on the same field. The big picture has left us not being a full member as we lack a full general medical education before pursuing residency.
Trying to make this deficit up during our post-graduate time to get us to play on the same field as the big boys and girls is not working as no organization or licensing board will grant us an equal plenary license. We need to fix this issue and time is of the essence and the DO route as proposed by Dr. Tomczak is the most doable I have heard to date!
James DiResta, DPM, Newbury, MA
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (THE FUTURE OF PODIATRY) - PART 1B
From: Rod Tomczak, DPM, MD, EdD
Larry, let me thank you again for again sharing your impressive CV with me and the other 21,000 readers of PM News. The thing is, Larry, not many of us have a resume as long or inspiring as yours. When we graduated, many graduates did not match to a residency. Even those who matched were not assured of a surgical program and only a few attained a PSR 24+, a real rarity. Very few podiatrists eventually secured an academic appointment, a full professorship, and yet enjoyed the thrills of private practice. A limited number became residency directors, fewer podiatrists regularly published, and a smaller minority became lecturers. Yes, Larry, we were the lucky soldiers of the 1980s and ‘90s and were truly fulfilled in our profession, but we were the far and few between podiatrists. I hear from classmates who are now hanging up their Dremels and nail nippers with the catch phrase, “If I knew then what I know now, I would have done it differently and not gone into podiatry.”
Just because every current graduate gets a three-year residency does not mean they all finish training with...
Editor's note: Dr. Tomczak's extended-length letter can be read here.
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY)
From: Joel Lang, DPM
I hope no one is taking the recurring tax advice to heart and doing their taxes themselves. I think you would mostly all agree that foot problems should be left to the experts; namely DPMs. You similarly should leave tax filings to the experts as well; namely CPAs.
Even after I completed my (CFP) financial planning course, which included an entire section on taxes, I knew that I would never do taxes either for myself or any clients. The system is too complex and the rules change all the time with changing deductibles, new tables, different minimums and maximums, etc. Being in practice makes your tax return infinitely more complicated than the simple 1040 form. So do family issues such as divorce, child support, alimony and financial issues such as long and short term capital gains and losses, depreciation tables, purchases and sales of property, etc.
I personally have never done my own taxes, even though I was "theoretically" trained. Only persons who do taxes full-time should be entrusted with your return. Then, if there is a subsequent question or problem, you have someone to rely upon. The cost of having someone else do taxes is about what you might charge for one or two office visits. Why would you spend hours doing your own taxes when you would not spend hours with a patient for that same amount of money? Better to let an accountant do it and spend that time with your family.
Joel Lang, DPM, Retired, Cheverly, MD
YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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| This shoe makes a point! (Photo: Jenny Ventris) |
Source: Roger and Sarah Adams via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA
Well-established practice with loyal customer base serving East Bay, California. Non-surgical practice emphasizing biomechanics, routine care, and sports medicine. Looking for a compassionate, gentle provider. We are 100% self-pay business without the hassle of medical billing and insurance. Owner is willing to stay for the transition. eastbaypodiatry101@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BENSONHURST BROOKLYN, NY
Own a profitable well established 32 years old three and half day practice with potential growth for 6 days with digital X-ray, EMR, three treatment rooms. Perfect for new or established practitioners who are looking for unparalleled potential growth. Asking for $125,000. Phone #516-238-4366
PRACTICE SALE - URBAN IOWA
Successful thriving 36-year-old 3-doctor practice for sale in urban Iowa. Great reputation and referral base. High traffic location. Surgery, wound care, and primary medicine. Easily accessible. Fully equipped. 5-day work week. Multiple satellite clinics and rural draw. Senior doctor/seller willing to stay on for good will and smooth transition. crfootdoc@gmail.com
ESTABLISHED NON-SURGICAL PODIATRY PRACTICE AVAILABLE - CAMBRIDGE, MA
Well-established non-surgical podiatry practice available in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Excellent referral sources with a strong, stable patient base. Low overhead and efficient office operations make this an ideal solo practice. Consistent patient flow with opportunity for continued growth. Perfect for a podiatrist seeking autonomy, lifestyle balance, and a turnkey practice in a highly desirable location. For more information, contact: emostone@aol.com
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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.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MANHATTAN
Join a boutique, patient-centered podiatry practice on NYC’s Upper East Side. Ideal for early-career, board-certified/eligible podiatrists seeking mentorship, flexibility, and true work-life balance. Provide high-quality foot and ankle care in a supportive, collaborative environment with competitive compensation. Grow your career while practicing personalized medicine. Email admin@airepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON, ARIZONA
Well-established private practice group seeks full-time DPM. New grads welcome! Compensation based on experience and training. Requirements: AZ. Licensure eligibility, strong work ethic. Interviews by Zoom or in-person at ACFAS Las Vegas Feb. 23-27. Send CV to transcription697@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN & UT
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
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 - NEW JERSEY
FT Position - $175K+ (negotiable). Modern office with established patients and pleasant work environment. Board Elig/Cert required; surgical skills preferred. Benefits include: bonus, health, malpractice, 401K, vacation. Confidentiality respected. Text 732-320-9672 to inquire or email CV to totalcarefootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Well-established multi-location practice just north of NYC seeking a full time or part time podiatrist. Great opportunity for new graduates & experienced physicians. Offering salary + incentives, malpractice insurance, paid time off & 401K match. Opportunity for future partnership. Email CV to AQFootcare15@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - INDIANAPOLIS, IN
We are recruiting a DPM to join a high-acuity limb salvage and reconstructive practice in Indianapolis, IN. The role emphasizes complex wound care and limb preservation while working closely with an established vascular surgery team. Care is provided across inpatient hospital, hospital outpatient department, and private office settings. We offer compensation with profit-sharing potential, full malpractice coverage, health, dental, vision benefits, CME, and licensure and DEA coverage. Contact contactus@indywound.care for details
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Busy Medical and Surgical Podiatry practice in Central New Jersey, looking for highly motivated individual to assume associate position which can lead to full partner position. Two busy offices located in Middlesex County, affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick and Hackensack Meridian Hospital in Old Bridge New Jersey. There is also a slot available for the Wound Center at Robert Wood. Practice has been in existence for 40+ years. Applicant should be Board Qualified and have NJ license. Willing to discuss reasonable starting salary. 401K and PTO/vacation time. Please send CV to docbachman47@gmail.com
JOIN OUR TEAM - PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO
The Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies seeks a board-certified podiatrist to join our established Foot & Ankle team. This full-time, clinic-focused role emphasizes diabetic foot and woud care, with surgical management of foot conditions and paid call across multiple hospitals. Expect 3,000+ annual clinic encounters and 200+ surgical cases. Position will include performing hospital consults and ongoing participation with podiatry weekday/weekend call rotation at multiple hospitals (paid call). Surgical management of diabetes-related foot conditions is required. OCR is a private, physician-owned medical group with nearly 100 providers, including 49 physicians. To learn more visit orthohealth.com Send CVs to Carli Taylor-Drake at ctaylordrake@orthohealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position - $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
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
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.
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - PORTSMOUTH & NASHUA, NH (BOSTON AREA)
Privately owned New England podiatry practice seeks DPM for long-term associate role. No call, no hospital rounds, weekends free. Efficient, systemized practice with mentorship, autonomy, and strong surgical exposure. Competitive compensation ($130K-$300K). Enjoy quality medicine and true work-life balance. Email CV to: jssartori@yahoo.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 DE, FL, MD, MO, NC, OH, VA, WA, & WV—ideal for doctors ready now or graduating in 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
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
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation (minimum $215,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV. to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - BATAVIA, NY
Join a thriving practice in Western NY. We are seeking a dedicated podiatrist with surgical experience to join our growing practice. We offer a supportive environment, modern facility, a strong referral base and immediate volume. Competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, and malpractice coverage provided. Email CV to rdifilippo@bataviafootcarecenter.com
PODIATRIST NEEDED - NORTH JERSEY (IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME OPENING
Well-established, multi-location podiatry practice in North Jersey seeks a full-time podiatrist for immediate hire. We offer competitive compensation, fully paid malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME allowance, and a 401(k). The practice provides full-spectrum podiatry, including sports medicine, DME, and surgery, supported by an established patient base and experienced staff. Applicants must be licensed in New Jersey and comfortable working independently in a busy setting. Please send CV and brief introduction to njpod55@gmail.com
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JOIN OUR TEAM - PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate podiatrist to join our thriving practice. Provide full-scope foot and ankle care in a busy outpatient setting, including conservative and procedural treatment. Collaborate with an experienced clinical and administrative team in state-of-the-art facilities with strong operational support. We offer competitive compensation (base + incentives), benefits, an established patient base, and long-term growth potential. Qualifications: DPM, ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, eligible for Florida licensure, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care. Enjoy work-life balance in beautiful Southeast Florida. Email CV to: angela.d@jupiterlaser.com
ASSOCIATE OR NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full-time associate. Candidate must be very hard-working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - VIRGINIA, TEXAS, WASHINGTON STATE, KENTUCKY
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Virginia, Texas, Washington State, and Kentucky. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@bomsllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NW & WEST HOUSTON
Work Days M-F: Two locations NW & West Houston. WCC. Hospital inpatient/Elective Surgeries. One Saturday/month clinic. MUST be surgically trained. Heavy Emphasis on biomechanics. Enthusiastic, team player, self-motivated. Established patient base. Compensation:165-225k + 30% Bonus dependent on experience. Start July 2026. Email kamindpm@gmail.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS.- TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAX, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE PHYSICIAN POSITION - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS!
Seeking a talented, personable, dedicated physician to join our team. Four office locations, diverse population, state of the art facilities. Amazing quality of life. Competitive Salary and benefits. Immediate Availability. Send resume to ALEXANDRA@NEVILLEFEET.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WARWICK, NY (NEAR NYC)
Exciting opportunity for full-time employment with potential of partnership. We are close to NYC. The practice is comprises of surgical, sports medicine, wound care and hospital consults. We are looking for a hard working, knowledgeable and kind podiatrist to join our practice. Email: wholefootcare@gmail.com
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