Don't rush to surgery. There is an old medical saying about broken clavicles (collar bones) "If both ends are in the same room, they will heal". Remember mother nature knows a hell of alot more than orthopaedists do. If yours is suggesting to allow it to heal on its own, then he's probably right. Surgery is a major injury itself.
And yes, nurses, physical therapists, and all sorts of medical support people will have great ideas that the doctors don't know. Ask them for help. They are experienced with the day to day issues related to injury.
Good luck and quick healing!