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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Hate to see him retire. Have so much confidence in him but wish him well!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Jody was great as always. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent experience, I highly recommend this doctor
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very knowledgeable and compassionate
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Very thorough and gave treatment options. Would definitely recommend this doctor
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Great DR. He listens to the PATIENT
(4 months ago)
May-2025
This may have been who i was supposed to see, but this wasn't the guy I saw, unless he's wearing a toupee in this picture. They xrayed me very quickly, got me into a room quickly then I waited 45 minutes before someone came in, I thought it was Heligman, but apparently it wasn't.
(4 months ago)
May-2025
Very concerned, very helpful. Highly recommended and thank you.
(5 months ago)
May-2025
Friendly, efficient and on time.
(6 months ago)
Apr-2025
Have yet finish with the treatment, so far very pleased!!
(6 months ago)
Apr-2025
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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.
Hate to see him retire. Have so much confidence in him but wish him well!
Jody was great as always. Thank you!
Excellent experience, I highly recommend this doctor
Very knowledgeable and compassionate
Very thorough and gave treatment options. Would definitely recommend this doctor
Great DR. He listens to the PATIENT
This may have been who i was supposed to see, but this wasn't the guy I saw, unless he's wearing a toupee in this picture. They xrayed me very quickly, got me into a room quickly then I waited 45 minutes before someone came in, I thought it was Heligman, but apparently it wasn't.
Very concerned, very helpful. Highly recommended and thank you.
Friendly, efficient and on time.
Have yet finish with the treatment, so far very pleased!!