Dr. David Heligman, MD, Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. David Heligman, MD

Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

3/5(24)
8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd Suite 1 Fort Myers FL, 33919
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About

Dr. David Heligman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, FL for the past 30 years. Dr. Heligman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heligman tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Dr. Heligman  specializes joint replacement of arthritic joints and employs the newest minimally invasive interventions for hip, knee and shoulder replacements.  Dr. Heligman was one of the founders the Riverwalk Surgery Center which specializes in the outpatient treatment of most orthopedic surgeries including outpatient hip and knee joint replacements. Dr. Heligman also specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and  treatment of rotator cuff tears.  

Education and Training

Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1982

University of Michigan Medical School 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Outpatient hip and knee replacementRotator Cuff SurgeryArthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • Lee County Medical Society  

Dr. David Heligman, MD's Practice location

8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd Suite 1 -
Fort Myers, FL 33919
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New patients: 239-482-5399
Fax: 239-482-5153

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