Brennen Gerhart

I separated my shoulder about 5 years prior to the surgery and put it back into its socket myself. I went to the doctor (not Dr. DiFelice, but keep reading) soon after, but the x-rays came up negative and the doctor at the time told me it was a "boo-boo" and to rest it for about 3 weeks before getting back into sports and the gym. After listening to his advice I did exactly that and got back into lifting weights and playing basketball. Over time my shoulder began to really hurt in the gym and would separate playing sports and when I lifted. Being the stubborn person I am, I continued to put the shoulder back and was embarrassed to go back to the doctor for a "boo-boo," so I dealt with the pain. In the spring and summer of 2016 my shoulder was so bad that it was coming out of its socket 3+ times per month and at that time I felt the need to seek advice. I went on a consultation with Dr. DiFelice in NY. His team made the process very easy and let me know everything that I needed to do, when it needed to be done by, and set my expectations very well. This was my first surgery so I knew nothing of what to do or when to do it. We set the date for November of 2016.

I came to the hospital where I was guided through their initial process before my surgery which was also extremely painless and easy because of the staff. After the surgery he came to tell me exactly what he did, what I need to do, and next steps. Dr. DiFelice I would recommend to anyone, not only shoulder surgeries. He is going to tell you EXACTLY what is wrong, how to fix it, and next steps. Very much a straight shooter and minimal fluff. If you want a hug and kiss afterwards, this is not your guy, but if you want it done correctly and given the attention that you need and deserve without the filler then look no more. After my first 2 weeks I could barely move my arm in any direction because of the nature of my surgery (new labrum, slap-tear surgery), but now 4 months later I have full range of motion and I am only focusing on building the strength back up. Based on the other people that I see at physical therapy with the same or similar injury, I am well ahead and I attribute that to the diligence that Dr. DiFelice puts into his surgeries. 100/100 all the way around. I actually cancelled my previous surgery with whom it was scheduled because I was talked into going on a second opinion by my mother. As they say, "Mom is always right" and it strikes again here.