The metro is home to fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow specialists, including surgeons recognized nationally for shoulder reconstruction.
Shoulder surgery ranges from arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repairs to total and reverse shoulder replacement. Reverse shoulder replacement is used when the rotator cuff is irreparably damaged, changing the joint mechanics so other muscles can power the arm. Southwest Florida has surgeons with subspecialty fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, including membership in the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons. Many procedures are arthroscopic and outpatient. This is general information, not medical advice — your surgeon determines the right procedure for your shoulder.
Reattaches torn shoulder tendons through small incisions.
Replaces the ball-and-socket for arthritis when the rotator cuff is intact.
Reverses joint mechanics for patients with rotator cuff arthropathy.
Arthroscopic repair for dislocations and labral tears, common in younger or athletic patients.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — OrthoInfo ↗American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) ↗Choose a board-certified surgeon — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.