Dr. Luga Podesta, MD

At Bluetail Medical Group-Naples, we specialize in regenerative orthopedics, sports medicine, and performing arts medicine. Our team, led by Dr. Luga Podesta, is dedicated to providing personalized, elite care to each patient, whether they are professional athletes, musicians, or individuals seeking to return to an active lifestyle.

Dr. Luga Podesta is a nationally recognized leader in regenerative orthopedics and sports medicine. With over three decades of experience, he has provided care to elite athletes, musicians, and performers, and now extends his expertise to all patients seeking non-surgical cell-based orthobiologic and image guided treatments for orthopedic, musculoskeletal related sports injuries, and degenerative joint conditions.

Dr. Podesta is committed to restoring the quality of life for his patients and setting the industry standard for advanced non-surgical orthopedic care. He takes pride in his ability to quickly and safely return patients to the life they choose to live, whether that is playing professional sports, playing a musical instrument, working, or enjoying recreational activities.

Dr. Podesta serves as Team Physician to the Florida Everblades Hockey Team and is a Consultant to Major League Baseball Umpires and the World Baseball Classic. Throughout his career, he has extensive experience as a Head Team Physician, Team Physician, and Consultant for numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, as well as the music and entertainment industries.

Regenerative Orthopedics

Regenerative orthopedics focuses on stimulating and enhancing our bodies' natural ability to respond to orthopedic injury and heal itself. This specialized field applies advanced orthobiologic techniques, each with the potential to stimulate the immune system and increase the body's natural ability to heal. At Bluetail Medical Group-Naples, we offer a range of regenerative orthopedic treatments designed to promote healing and recovery without surgery.

Sports Medicine

Sports-related injuries can occur whether you are a competitive athlete, dancer, musician, or a weekend warrior. How injuries are treated will directly affect the outcome, recovery, and return to sports and an active lifestyle. Our team at Bluetail Medical Group-Naples specializes in treating sports-related injuries using the latest techniques and technology. We understand the importance of a quick and safe return to sports and activity, and we work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.

Performing Arts Medicine

When the show must go on and you are unable to perform, your physician's experience is extremely important. Performance-related injuries can occur whether you are a professional drummer, concert pianist, or high school dancer. Choosing the correct physician with experience and knowledge of your craft, daily and performance requirements, is essential for you to return to the highest level. At Bluetail Medical Group-Naples, we have extensive experience treating performing artists and understand the unique demands and requirements of the performing arts.

Specialties

At Bluetail Medical Group-Naples, we offer a wide range of specialties designed to meet the unique needs of our patients. These include biomechanical and functional evaluations, bracing, splinting, and orthotics, comprehensive rehabilitation prescriptions, concussion management, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluations, electrodiagnostic testing and evaluations, non-operative orthopedics treatment, minimally invasive spinal injection procedures, platelet-rich plasma injections, progenitor cell injections, throwing mechanics evaluation, ultrasound-guided procedures, and visco-supplementation (hyaluronic acid) injections. We also participate in the Surgical Outcomes System (SOS) Global Registry.

Testimonials

At Bluetail Medical Group-Naples, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients. Our commitment to personalized, elite care has earned us a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in regenerative orthopedics, sports medicine, and performing arts medicine. We are proud to share testimonials from our satisfied patients, who have experienced the benefits of our advanced treatments and personalized care.