About Us

General Information

Welcome to the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) website. The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association is an component organization of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) is the professional medical association representing podiatrists in Maryland. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle and related medical conditions. This website is designed for use by both the general public and our member Doctors of Podiatric Medicine. You may easily find a podiatrist by using our membership referral services.  Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) members can access much information through this website including: Committee reports, important breaking news, legislative issues, CME opportunities, and the MPMA Newsletter. Look for more information on these topics which affect your practices in the "Members Only" portion of the website. You will also find within the "Members Only" portion of the website to have a complete membership directory, an editing feature to change your own information, an opportunity to create your own, personalized website, and other practice management information and resources. 2010 MPMA Member Meeting Schedule: January 13, 2010, April 14, 2010 (Annual Meeting), July 14, 2010, and October 13, 2010. Meetings are held at the Sheraton Columbia Hotel and start at 6:00 pm. Contact the MPMA office for details. 2011 MPMA Member Meeting Schedule: January 19, 2011, April 20, 2011 (Annual Meeting), July 20, 2011, and October 19, 2011. Meetings are held at the Sheraton Columbia Hotel and start at 6:00 pm. Contact the MPMA office for details. These are tentatively scheuled for the 3rd Wednesday of the month. MPMA Premier Sponsor: Podiatry Insurance Company of America

Mission Statement

The mission of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and delivery of foot and ankle health care to the general public and the profession. We facilitate and promote the medical and professional interests of our members.

Officers:

President: Stephen D. Palmer, D.P.M. Vice President: Jerry Katz, D.P.M. Treasurer: Enzo J. Leone, D.P.M. Secretary: Carron Grant, D.P.M. Executive Committee: Andrew Liss, D.P.M.  Lynda McGinnis, D.P.M. Ross Cohen, D.P.M.                           Jason Weber, D.P.M. Craig Friedman, D.P.M. Immediate Past President: Brent Tabor, D.P.M. Executive Director: Richard Bloch, Esquire

Commitees Chairs: expand Commitees Chairs: 2004 - 2005 collapse Budget: Enzo Leone, D.P.M./Richard Bloch, J.D. By-Laws: Richard Bloch, Ex. Dir. Public Relations: Richard Bloch, Ex. Dir. Continuing Education: Andrew Liss, D.P.M. Insurance/Standards of Care: Michael Tritto, D.P.M.  Legislative: Michael Tritto, D.P.M. Robin Shaivitz, Lobbyist Richard Bloch, Ex. Dir. Medicare Advisory Committee: Andrew Liss, D.P.M. David Freedman, D.P.M.  Membership: Newsletter: Ross Cohen, D.P.M. Enzo Leone, D.P.M. Nominations/Awards: Michael Tritto, D.P.M. Peer Review/Physicians' Recovery Network: Andrew Liss, D.P.M. MPMA PAC: Craig Friedman, D.P.M., Chair Lyle T. Modlin, D.P.M. Treasurer APMAPAC:                                                                       Brenna Steinberg, D.P.M. Sponsorship: Richard Bloch, Ex. Dir.   Newsletter                                                                        Enzo Leone, DPM