At Hughston Clinic and the Hughston Foundation, we believe that to the exact degree possible, people shouldn't be in pain. They shouldn't have the free and easy movement of any parts of their body restricted. They shouldn't be denied participation in the activities they enjoy. We believe that despite the myriad traumas that may befall the musculoskeletal system-from sports or any other cause-people should be able to work, play, and live their lives with the highest degree of freedom and comfort modern science and medicine can provide. That's what Hughston Foundation is all about. Hughston Foundation seeks to continually push the boundaries of orthopaedic medicine finding new and better ways to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Patrick Fernicola received his undergraduate and medical degrees respectively from Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Dr. Fernicola served in the United States Army for thirteen years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Martin Army Community Hospital. While at Ft. Benning, Georgia, he received specialty training in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at Hughston Clinic. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in orthopaedic shoulder surgery, sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery. Dr. Fernicola's Specialties Include: Shoulder Knee Total Joint Replacement Sports Medicine.