About Us

General Information

Welcome to the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) website. The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association is an affiliate organization of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). The Maryland Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA) is the professional medical association representing podiatric physicians 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. 2008-2009 MPMA Member Meeting Schedule: July 16, 2008, and October 15, 2008; January 21, 2009, April 15, 2009 (Annual Meeting), July 15, 2009, and October 21, 2009. Meetings are held at the Sheraton Columbia Hotel and start at 6:00 pm. Contact the MPMA office for details.

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: 2004 - 2005

President: Brent Tabor, D.P.M. Vice President: Michael K. Block, D.P.M. Treasurer: Stephen D. Palmer, D.P.M. Secretary: Jerry Katz, D.P.M. Executive Committee: Andrew Liss, D.P.M.  Lynda McGinnis, D.P.M. Ross Cohen, D.P.M.                           Jay LeBow, D.P.M. Enzo J. Leone, D.P.M. Immediate Past President: Michael Tritto, D.P.M. Executive Director: Richard Bloch, Esquire

Commitees Chairs: 2004 - 2005 expand Commitees Chairs: 2004 - 2005 collapse Budget: Stephen Palmer, D.P.M. By-Laws: Jay LeBow, D.P.M. Richard Bloch, J.D.  Public Relations: Jay LeBow, D.P.M. 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, Esq. Medicare Advisory Committee: Andrew Liss, D.P.M. David Freedman, D.P.M.  Membership: Ross Cohen, 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:                                                                       Burton Katzen, D.P.M. Sponsorship: Richard Bloch, Esq., Ex. Dir.   Newsletter                                                                        Enzo Leone, DPM