Florida Hand Center

Florida Hand Center is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Port Charlotte, FL, located at 18344 Murdock Cir. The specialized medical center focuses on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, serving patients from Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Estero, Lake Suzy, Murdock, Charlotte Harbor, Harbour Heights, and Solana. The practice offers minimally invasive techniques and cost-effective options for urgent case injuries and chronic conditions, accepting most insurance including Medicare. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on 417 reviews.

Founded in 1999 by Dr. Stephen L. Helgemo, Jr., the center is led by a board-certified arm and hand surgeon and orthopedic specialist who earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University, where he also completed an orthopedic surgery residency. The facility operates two locations: the Port Charlotte office is situated in the Murdock Circle Executive Center, adjacent to the Charlotte County government complex, while the second location opened in Fort Myers in March 2014 off Daniels Parkway near Gulf Coast Hospital to serve Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. The practice is the only facility from Tampa to Miami focusing exclusively on hand and arm conditions.

Established patients can access a secure patient portal to schedule appointments, complete registration paperwork, make bill payments, and use “Ask a Nurse” or “Ask a Biller” features. New patients can download forms ahead of time to expedite initial visits. The doctors conduct free hand screenings at special events in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers offices on Mondays and Tuesdays to detect problems early. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Florida Hand Center maintains a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.

Florida Hand Center combines specialized orthopedic expertise with advanced minimally invasive techniques to keep hands and arms healthy for the Port Charlotte community.

Located on Murdock Cir in Port Charlotte, the practice sits about a quarter mile from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Crime Prevention Office and Charlotte Technical College. It is also near the Charlotte County Administration Center and Port Charlotte Town Center, with Tamiami Trail and El Jobean Road within a short distance.

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