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. 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. 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.

Great visit , pre- visit with PA was an amazing experience. She explained everything with details easy to understand.
great Doctor and staff , regardless of the circumstances was a very comfortable atmosphere
Well satisfied
Very caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable. His staff is, also. I was extremely pleased.
This Doctor is the best. He explains everything and is a wonderful surgeon.
Dr Stephen Helgemo was excellent! His communication & interaction with me made me feel heard unlike other Drs these days. Very caring & reassuring. Procedure scheduled within 30 days of office visit. I highly recommend.
Visit was great & results were perfect !!!
He helped me understand what I have to do to protect my hands. He is honest and doesn’t just give you lots of shots , I love him and his entire staff.
Surgery went fine, no pain 9 hours later.
All staff and doctor friendly and professional. Listened and weren't pushy I didn't feel hurried.