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Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. MD
Florida Hand Center
Orthopedics: Arm and Hand Surgery
Port Charlotte, FL
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
1K Ratings
467 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
1K Ratings
467 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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Great staff, very knowledgeable. Doctor was very kind and efficient.
Met more than expected
Understand our issues with options to reduce pain!! Hope we selected the options that helped!!
The guy was awesome, chatted for a little bit to be more personable and it really makes a difference when a dr can do that, Highly recommend him!!
Professional, with sensitivity to one's concern of their issues. With willing to deeply investigate to resolve the problem.
So far very personable, very relatable. I've heard nothing but great things.
Great practice!
The best!
The staff is very efficient and knowledgeable. The office staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr Helgemo took time to speak with me about my diagnosis. I would recommend Dr Helgemo.
Top notch!