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Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. MD
Florida Hand Center
Orthopedics: Arm and Hand Surgery
Port Charlotte, FL
4.9
766 Ratings
326 Comments
Dr. Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. is a highly regarded Board-Certified Arm and Hand Surgeon, and a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Dr. Helgemo received his MD from Johns Hopkins University where he also completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency. He limits his practice at Florida Hand Center to conditions affecting the arm, wrist, and hands, allowing him to become an expert in this area. Pain in these regions can be quite debilitating, and his role as a physician and hand surgeon allows him to help his patients gain back the pain-free use of their hands and arms.
4.9
766 Ratings
326 Comments
Dr. Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. is a highly regarded Board-Certified Arm and Hand Surgeon, and a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Dr. Helgemo received his MD from Johns Hopkins University where he also completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency. He limits his practice at Florida Hand Center to conditions affecting the arm, wrist, and hands, allowing him to become an expert in this area. Pain in these regions can be quite debilitating, and his role as a physician and hand surgeon allows him to help his patients gain back the pain-free use of their hands and arms.
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Dr. Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. is a highly regarded Board Certified Arm and Hand Surgeon, and a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Dr. Helgemo received his MD from Johns Hopkins University where he also completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency. He limits his practice at Florida Hand Center to conditions affecting the arm, wrist, and hands, allowing him to become an expert in this area. Pain in these regions can be quite debilitating, and his role as a physician and hand surgeon allows him to help his patients gain back the pain-free use of their hands and arms.
Dr. Helgemo is an active member of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is Florida’s leading endoscopic carpal tunnel surgeon, according to ACHA data. His Hand Surgery Fellowship was done at the prestigious Union Memorial Hospital, named the “National Center for the Treatment of the Upper Extremity” by the United States Congress. He returned to Florida in 1997 and started Southwest Florida Hand Specialists, now known as Florida Hand Center, in 1999. Dr. Helgemo is currently affiliated with Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Peace River Regional Medical Center, and Fawcett Memorial Hospital.
He specializes in minimally invasive techniques, offers many non-surgical treatments, and remains up-to-date in medical advancements to continue offering the best care available for his patients.
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Dr has a very pleasant manner. But his staff, Rebekah & Amanda are amazing!!!!
The wait time was very short. The staff were very friendly, especially Amanda the nurse, and Dr. Helgemo was very courteous and kind. He examined me and explained what he was looking for and then discussed my RA and the current state of my fingers. He recommended an injection which I contemplated bc I have a needle phobia but he told me I’d only have pain for 1/10 of a second and he was correct. I left feeling very good with my decision. The appointment was successful. Thank you so much!!
It was an excellent visit. The staff was very professional. The doctor explained about my tigger finger
All is good
Very efficient and competent
Excellent physician, he is great with his patients.
Dr. Helgemo was amazing!!!
Very happy.
He was very honest, not pushy and explained that my hand really didn't need surgery
Everyone was very friendly & informative