Nationally Renowned Sports and Regenerative Medicine Specialist Luga Podesta, M.D., Joins Bluetail Medical Group in Naples

NAPLES, FL – Bluetail Medical Group has announced that Sports Medicine and Regenerative Orthopedic Specialist Luga Podesta, M.D. has joined its team and will spearhead its new office in Naples, FL, located at 1201 Piper Boulevard, Suite 24.

Dr. Podesta is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician specializing in the non-surgical treatment of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee, and spine. He brings with him nearly 30 years of experience and is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine.

Prior to joining Bluetail Medical Group, Dr. Podesta served as the director of sports medicine at St. Charles Orthopedics in Port Jefferson, NY.

Dr. Podesta served as the medical director and head team physician for the Los Angeles Kiss (Arena Football League) and as team physician for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also served as head team physician for the World Champion LA Xtreme (XFL), the Los Angeles Avengers (Arena Football League), the Los Angeles Riptide Major League Lacrosse, Oxnard College, Suffolk College and as team physician for Loyola Marymount University. Past medical consultant roles have included the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, Major League Baseball Umpires and World Baseball Classic, as a sports performance consultant to Cirque Du Soleil-Iris. the Los Angeles Lakers and as a training camp consultant to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.

Dr. Podesta received his Bachelor of Science degree from Wagner College and earned his Medical Degree from Autonomous University of Guadalajara and New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center of NYC and post doctorate Sports Medicine fellowships at the Staten Island Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Staten Island, NY, and at the world renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Podesta is a dedicated educator, clinician and researcher. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of PM&R and Sports Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Podesta lectures nationally and internationally on topics specific to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries in the throwing athlete; on-field management of sports-related spine injuries, biologic cell based therapies and regenerative medicine. He has authored numerous textbook chapters, research journal articles and instructional videos.

Dr. Podesta is a respected member of numerous medical societies including the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also a contributing writer to DRUM! Magazine, covering health-related topics specific to drummers, percussionists and performing artists and U.S. News and World Report.

For more information or to make an appointment at Bluetail Medical Group’s Naples office, please call (239) 631-1960 or visit www.bluetailmedicalgroup.com.