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Issue Date: September 7, 2026
Podiatric Medical News
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September 7, 2026 #8,352
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PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS
TX Podiatrist to Receive Clinical Excellence Award
Katherine M. Raspovic, DPM, of UT Southwestern Medical Center’s (UTSW) Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery, has received the 2026 Patient and Family Recognition Award as part of the institution’s Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards. The honor recognizes clinical faculty whose compassionate and respectful delivery of exceptional care has earned the highest degree of trust and satisfaction from patients and their families. Selected from nearly 200 nominations across an institution comprising more than 3,200 faculty physicians and scientists, Dr. Raspovic’s recognition is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to her commitment to patient-centered care.
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| Dr. Katherine Raspovic |
Established in 2018, the Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards celebrate faculty members who strengthen patient care, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, and advance UT Southwestern’s mission. Dr. Raspovic’s distinction is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of the patients and families she serves, and it may represent a first for UTSW's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and for a podiatrist faculty member of UTSW. She will be honored during a ceremony on November 4.
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IA Podiatrist Grateful for Donated Procedure Chair
The Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) Podiatry Department has a new podiatry chair thanks to the generosity of donors supporting the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation with memorial donations. This new chair is used regularly for all podiatry patients during appointments with Kristina Thompson, DPM, and offers the patients and the provider a variety of advantages.
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| (L-R) Dr. Kristina Thompson; Pat Daigle, RN; and Kelsey Mucia, Infusion Coordinator. |
“I am very grateful to the Foundation for providing our specialty clinic with a procedure chair. This chair has greatly benefited my patients by providing comfort while receiving podiatric care locally,” states Dr. Thompson. “We are able to use the procedure chair to perform numerous in-office procedures, from basic toenail cutting to minor surgical procedures to treating ingrown toenails and hammertoes.”
Source: The Standard [9/2/26]
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PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR
NY Podiatrist Participates in NY Fashion Week Preview Event
Samantha Landau, DPM, faculty at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University, brought her expertise in podiatric biomechanics and gait analysis to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) during a special preview event celebrating VIVAIA’s new FW26 campaign, featuring fashion icon Jenna Lyons and Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Meg Stalter.
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| Samantha Landau at NYFW |
As part of the experience, Dr. Landau performed individualized biomechanical and gait evaluations, assessing factors such as foot structure, alignment, gait mechanics, and footwear needs. She then provided personalized shoe recommendations based on each participant’s biomechanics and lifestyle. For Dr. Landau, the NYFW preview provided an opportunity to bring evidence-based biomechanics into the fashion conversation, demonstrating how thoughtful footwear selection can support comfort, function, and healthy movement while still being fashionable.
INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS
Singapore Podiatrist Reveals Why Menopause is Wrecking Your Feet
Podiatrist Paul Macaulay explains how midlife hormonal shifts directly impact women's foot health. As estrogen levels drop during peri-menopause and menopause, tendons and ligaments stiffen, shifting body loads onto structures like the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, which often leads to persistent pain and inflammation. This is frequently exacerbated by decades of wearing narrow footwear or choosing overly cushioned athletic shoes that lack stability. Because pregnancies and natural aging cause the foot's arch to flatten and splay, Macaulay highlights that "60% of my female patients are wearing the wrong size shoes but they basically have always worn small shoes because of fashion," says Macaulay.
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| Paul Macaulay |
To mitigate foot pain and preserve long-term mobility, Macaulay recommends re-evaluating shoe sizes by taking out the shoe's insole, standing on it, and ensuring the foot does not spill over the edges while leaving a thumb's width of space in front of the toes. Rather than relying strictly on passive solutions like orthotics or soft foams, he emphasizes active strengthening through targeted exercises including tripod foot balance drills, single-leg calf raises, and gluteus medius training to prevent inward knee collapse. For daily footwear and dress shoes, he advises opting for structured styles with a wide forefeet, securing ankle straps, and a modest heel raise, which significantly reduces strain on the calves and arches.
Source: Spotify [9/4/26]
SOLE PURPOSE BY SAVANNAH SANTIAGO, DPM
Building a Birdhouse, Building a Surgeon
Here are some valuable tips that have aided Savannah Santiago, DPM in navigating her experiences as a student and a resident:
3. Know What You Need
Once my design was approved, I went into the garage to inventory what we already had—scrap wood, paint, tools—and made a list of what we still needed. I’ve realized I prep for surgery in a similar stepwise fashion. How will we start? What procedures are we performing, and how does each step affect the next? Do we need to contact a rep? Is there specific equipment required in the room? Thinking through the case sequentially before the day of surgery prevents unnecessary stress. Then, on surgery day, it becomes about setting the room up intentionally so everything flows the way it should. Knowing what you need ahead of time prevents scrambling when it matters most.
Source: This series is adapted from and courtesy of PRESENT eLearning Systems
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODING CORNER) -PART 1A
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
Don't jump the gun! This past weekend, I attended the 3-Day American College of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons (ACPPS) twice-yearly conference. Dr. Michael G. Warshaw updated us on the ICD-10 coding changes for plantar fasciitis. He informed us that while they will be published on Oct 1, they will not go into effect until January 1, 2027.
Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM, Schaumburg, IL
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CODING CORNER) - PART 1B
From: Robert Scott Steinberg, DPM
On October 1, 2026, plantar fasciitis gets its own ICD-10-CM codes for the first time:
M67.A01 — plantar fasciitis, right foot
M67.A02 — plantar fasciitis, left foot
M67.A09 — plantar fasciitis, unspecified foot
M72.2 is not deleted. It narrows to plantar fascial fibromatosis — Ledderhose disease — and subdivides by laterality: M72.21 right, M72.22 left. That distinction is the whole risk. A practice that keeps sending plantar fasciitis to M72.2 after October 1 is not using a retired code. It is submitting a different diagnosis. Ledderhose disease is a fibromatosis of the plantar fascia; plantar fasciitis is not. Expect denials, and expect them to be awkward to appeal, because the claim will say exactly what it says.
On timing: the FY2027 ICD-10-CM set applies to services provided October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. There is no January phase-in for ICD-10-CM. January 1 is the CPT and HCPCS cycle — an easy one to cross, and worth confirming with your own billing staff before assuming you have until winter.
Three things worth doing before October 1: Update the favorites list in your EHR. Tell whoever posts your charges that M72.2 is no longer the plantar fasciitis code. And confirm laterality is in the chart note, because M67.A09 will draw the same unspecified-code scrutiny every other unspecified code now draws.
Salman Lakhani, Odessa, FL
OBITUARIES
RE: The Passing of Lance Austen Sims, DPM
Dr. Lance Austen Sims, 51, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 19, 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and close friends. He attended college at Georgia Southern University, received a Masters Degree from Georgia State University, and then acquired his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, Florida.
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| Dr. Lance Sims |
Lance spent ten years in the military, where he served for the United States Air National Guard. After his residency at the VA in Montgomery, Alabama, he moved to Walterboro with his family, where he ran his private practice for eighteen years. He was a devoted physician caring for the local and surrounding community.
Source: Parker Hoden Funeral Home
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY NY
Thriving for over 50 years, Family Footcare Group LLP seeks a full-time Podiatrist for its Hudson Valley, NY locations. Role covers lower extremity care, wound treatment, and surgeries. Requires DPM, accredited residency, and board eligible. Offers partnership track, competitive pay, health insurance, CME, relocation, and PTO. Send CV to gatlas@footcaregroup.com
PODIATRISTS - YOUNGSTOWN & CENTRAL OHIO
Excellent opportunities for podiatrists to join Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists, a growing, well-established practice with positions available in both the Youngstown and Central Ohio areas. These positions offer strong existing patient bases, excellent growth potential, competitive compensation, and the support and resources of an established organization. We are seeking motivated physicians interested in building successful long-term practices. For additional information, contact us at 614-286-5043.
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Immediate opportunity for a qualified podiatrist to join our growing team, providing routine and referral podiatric care in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Competitive percentage-based compensation with $100,000-$150,000+ annual earning potential, based on caseload and productivity. Excellent opportunity to grow patient volume and income. Compensation details discussed during interview. info@ilfootclinic.com
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Build a rewarding podiatry career at any stage with Aria Care Partners. Join our team as a Mobile Podiatrist serving residents in skilled nursing facilities. Focus on clinical care while we provide administrative support. Daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Grow with greater purpose, autonomy, flexibility, and professional support while making a meaningful impact for an often-underserved population. New graduates and experienced Podiatrists are welcome. Send your resume to: kcampbell@aria.care
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Loma Linda Foot and Ankle Center is a busy, well-established, physician-owned podiatry practice seeking a full-time Associate Podiatrist to join our growing team. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and ethical physician with excellent clinical and surgical skills who is committed to providing outstanding patient care. Qualifications: *DPM degree from an accredited institution *Completion of a minimum 24-month surgical residency *Board Qualified or Board Certified (preferred) *Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills *California license (or eligible for licensure) Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to: llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EUGENE, OREGON
Tracktown USA! Seeking full-time rearfoot associate to join our team, ABFAS BQ/BC. Both strong clinical and surgical skills are required. 1-2 years out of residency preferred. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Buy-in possible/suggested. Enjoy: skiing, world class road, gravel and mountain biking, fly fishing, sailing, surfing, the Oregon Coast, University of Oregon Ducks, minor league baseball, great live music, Eugene Ballet, Eugene Symphony. CV to dustydock@gmail.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - MANHATTAN, NY
Join Gotham Footcare, a thriving Manhattan practice offering competitive compensation, health benefits, and a $10,000 relocation bonus. Board-Eligible or Board-Certified candidates are required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Email your CV to ana@gothamfootcare.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - TUCSON, ARIZONA
The Sonoran Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a motivated podiatrist to join our growing multi-physician private practice serving Tucson, Green Valley, and Oro Valley. We offer a $200,000 base salary, comprehensive benefits, an established patient base from day one, strong referral relationships, surgical exposure, supportive mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities. Enjoy a collaborative, patient-centered environment with the autonomy to develop your own practice style. Contact: contact@sonoranfootandankle.com
GENERAL NONSURGICAL PODIATRIST (DPM) - BASSETT HEALTHCARE NETWORK
Looking to join a respected, physician-led healthcare system in beautiful Central New York? Bassett Healthcare Network, an academic health system affiliated with Columbia University, seeks a General Nonsurgical Podiatrist (DPM) to join an established team of podiatrists and surgeons. Enjoy an immediate referral base from 300+ primary care providers, competitive compensation of $180,000-$225,000, uncapped incentive potential, and a sign-on bonus up to $50,000. Comprehensive benefits include malpractice coverage, CME support, retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Experience an exceptional quality of life in a vibrant lakeside community with year-round outdoor and cultural activities. Apply Today! Click here
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NEW YORK
Well-established podiatry practice in Albany, NY seeks a motivated podiatrist board qualified in forefoot surgery, with strong interests in forefoot surgery, wound care, and sports medicine. Serving the Albany community for over 40 years, we have a strong referral base providing immediate patient volume and professional growth. Position includes surgical privileges and hospital call at a local 440-bed hospital. Competitive compensation, mentorship, and partnership track available. Send CV to Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking 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, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
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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
LOOKING FOR YOUR FOREVER PRACTICE? JOIN OUR TEAM! - NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Foot & Ankle Institute is seeking a well-rounded Associate Podiatrist interested in a long-term relationship and partnership opportunity within our growing, diverse, and highly successful practice in Northwestern New Jersey. We offer an outstanding work environment, competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant professional growth potential. To apply, send your résumé to: John.guiliana@gmail.com
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – EXAMINATIONS CHAIRS
We have used examination chairs in good condition available for sale. If you are interested or would like additional information regarding quantity, condition, pricing, or pickup arrangements, please feel free to contact me.651-747-7748 email: efcare24@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - WATKINSVILLE, GA
Thirty year established podiatry practice with solid revenue and referral base, loyal patients, and seamless transition. Seller will continue to practice to ease transition. Located in a vibrant medical market near desirable Watkinsville, offering excellent quality of life. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SPOKANE, WA
35 year established and turnkey practice in Spokane, WA grossing $800k/year. Owner wants to cut back or retire. Wanting to pay it forward by offering the same work-life balance opportunity that I have enjoyed. Enjoy low cost of living, minimal traffic, access to mountains, lakes and four seasons. Email Thomasink50@gmail.com
PRACTICE WANTED - LOS ANGELES, CA
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New or used 10 x 12 inch digital x-ray plate/s to use with iCR-3600 SF processor. Call 917/887-3665 or email drrichardbelli@yahoo.com
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