
Healing from a Shoulder Fracture: What to Expect
Depending on the severity of your injury, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to fully rehabilitate a shoulder fracture. Here’s what to expect.
Philip Regala, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who’s been practicing medicine since 1997. He currently works with patients at his private practice in Naples, Florida, where he’s dedicated to building long-lasting relationships based on trust and medical integrity.
Dr. Regala graduated with an honors degree in molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. He then earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he graduated again with honors.
He continued his medical training at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he completed an internship in general surgery. He then relocated to Miami, Florida, where he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Miami.
In his practice, Dr. Regala is focused on general orthopedics, sports medicine, and fracture care. He’s a family-oriented doctor who makes sure to dedicate extensive time to working with his patients and giving them the attention that they need to properly understand their conditions and treatment options. He’s also an avid philanthropist who’s passionate about giving back to the community and does a significant amount of pro bono work, including regular mission trips to Haiti. Some of his hobbies include traveling, fishing, tennis, yoga, and waterskiing.
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