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Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr. MD
Florida Hand Center
Orthopedics: Arm and Hand Surgery
Port Charlotte, FL
Most recent review: Oct 07, 2025
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4.9
845 Ratings
369 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
845 Ratings
369 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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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.
Great doctor.
Very knowledgeable
Staff is great, professional, prompt and friendly.
Fantastic results he’s the best
Dr. Helgemo was easy to talk to and diagnosed my injury without any difficulty. He did not push any surgical procedures. In fact he recommended we try the non-surgical path and save the surgery as a last resort.
Great customer service and patient care!
I’ve had two surgeries with Dr. Helgemo both were very good.
Knows his stuff. Was highly recommended. Did not disappoint!