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Dr. Luga Podesta, MD

Dr. Luga Podesta, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Luga Podesta, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Naples, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1984. He is affiliated with Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1875 Veterans Park Dr Ste 2201 Naples, FL 34109
Telehealth available

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Dr. Podesta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podesta

3.6

16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Justin Gibson in Naples, FL – Jun 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Shakti in NY – Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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thierry B. in Plattsburgh NY – Jan 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Lisa in Stony Brook, NY – Aug 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Derek in Coram, NY – Jan 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Renee Barreto in Bohemia, NY – May 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.

biography

Throughout his impressive 24-year career, Dr. Podesta has been dedicated to restoring his patients' quality of life. He takes great pride in his ability to quickly and safely return patients to the life they want to live; whether that is playing...read more
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • Kerlan Jobe Orth Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • Staten Is Orth/spmed

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • St Vincents Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Brookdale Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Office1875 Veterans Park Dr Ste 2201 Naples, FL 34109
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