Dr. David Heligman, M.D. earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. Both his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency were completed at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. He also received one year of specialized pediatric training at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. Dr. Heligman has received specialized training in minimally invasive total joint replacement of the hip and knee and offers the procedure to his patients routinely.
Dr. David Heligman, M.D. earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. Both his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency were completed at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. He also received one year of specialized pediatric training at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. Dr. Heligman has received specialized training in minimally invasive total joint replacement of the hip and knee and offers the procedure to his patients routinely.
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Waited an hour and 20 minutes to see the doctor
Dec-2024
Very professional with a warm friendly personality. They were able to see me in a very reasonable time
Nov-2024
Dr Heligman has been my Orthopedic Surgeon for the last 18 years. At 70 years of age and continuing extremely physical activities like skydiving, Ice Hockey and racquetball thinks break. He always fixes them! He's the best I highly recommend!
Nov-2024
Listened. Thoughtful advice
Nov-2024
He explained my condition and gave me the possible remedies. He also gave me a cortisone shot.
Nov-2024
It was an easy appt but he was very professional
Sep-2024
I haven’t seen him but 1 time since ankle/foot surgery and the incision was grossly infected. He sent me to a podiatrist in the practice to try and heal the infection. 5 weeks later my ankle is improving but still has a 1.25 inch x 1/2 inch opening. I set a follow up appointment with the surgeon at his request. I was later called and asked to either move my appointment up or reschedule for another day as the surgeon has to leave early. I chose to come in earlier at the time they requested, but he did not see me because he was out of the office. I saw the PA instead, which I have the greatest respect for. Jodi has been there even during a holiday weekend and gave me her text number to reach her. She even assisted me with refilling prescriptions when she was on vacation. He should be working for her!!!! I have never experienced treatment like this before from a physician. I will not return to him for any new surgical procedures.
Aug-2024
Nice staff
Jun-2024
The best
Jun-2024
Dr. H is wonderful, caring, no frills kind of a guy. Has taken good care of me! Thank you!
May-2024
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IOSSM: Estero
10201 Arcos Ave #206 Estero, FL 33928
Dr. David Heligman, M.D. received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he graduated with distinction. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.
Both his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency training were completed at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, where he was also appointed clinical instructor, as well as team physician for the University of Illinois Athletic Department.
During his residency training, Dr. Heligman received specialized training in a variety of arthritic disease treatments, including hip and knee joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures. He also received one year of specialized pediatric training at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in Chicago.
Dr. Heligman has received specialized training in minimally invasive total joint replacement of the hip and knee and offers the procedure to his patients routinely.
Dr. Heligman is the author of several published articles on orthopaedic treatments and research. In 1987, he received the Elven J. Berkheiser award for best original research work in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
Moving to Fort Myers in 1987, he joined with Dr. Fifer to form the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Heligman now specializes in adult reconstructive surgery including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, shoulder rotator cuff surgery, and arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, and ankle. Dr. Heligman has received specialized training in minimally invasive total joint replacement of the hip and knee and offers the procedure to his patients routinely.
Dr. Heligman is board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Society, the Lee County Medical Society, and the American Medical Society. Additionally, he has served on the board of directors at Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center and is a past president of the Jewish Federation of Lee County.
A Detroit native, Dr. Heligman is married and has two sons and a daughter. He enjoys boating, scuba, and outdoor recreational sports.
Waited an hour and 20 minutes to see the doctor
Very professional with a warm friendly personality. They were able to see me in a very reasonable time
Dr Heligman has been my Orthopedic Surgeon for the last 18 years. At 70 years of age and continuing extremely physical activities like skydiving, Ice Hockey and racquetball thinks break. He always fixes them! He's the best I highly recommend!
Listened. Thoughtful advice
He explained my condition and gave me the possible remedies. He also gave me a cortisone shot.
It was an easy appt but he was very professional
I haven’t seen him but 1 time since ankle/foot surgery and the incision was grossly infected. He sent me to a podiatrist in the practice to try and heal the infection. 5 weeks later my ankle is improving but still has a 1.25 inch x 1/2 inch opening. I set a follow up appointment with the surgeon at his request. I was later called and asked to either move my appointment up or reschedule for another day as the surgeon has to leave early. I chose to come in earlier at the time they requested, but he did not see me because he was out of the office. I saw the PA instead, which I have the greatest respect for. Jodi has been there even during a holiday weekend and gave me her text number to reach her. She even assisted me with refilling prescriptions when she was on vacation. He should be working for her!!!! I have never experienced treatment like this before from a physician. I will not return to him for any new surgical procedures.
Nice staff
The best
Dr. H is wonderful, caring, no frills kind of a guy. Has taken good care of me! Thank you!