David Heligman's Online Review Report Card

Dr Heligman is one of the finest and most brilliant surgeon. He is a perfectionist on his surgeries and wants the best out come for all his patient's. He really does care and I highly recommend him.

This doctor should be avoided. He simply is not a very good surgeon. He attempted surgery for my broken wrist (distal radius fracture) that occurred 1/6/20 on 1/21/2020 and it did not go well. I ended up flying back home two weeks after surgery to see the specialists at University of Michigan since I couldn't move my fingers. After reviewing their x-rays, they said it was an "adequate" job; but they would done things differently. I was told it would take long time in therapy to regain good range of motion of my hand and wrist. I spent months in physical therapy, but had to have more surgery on 8/31/2020. I hope this surgery turns out better.

I have seen Dr. Heligman on more the one occasion over the past few years but the last time was the final. I made an appointment back in May/June? for pain that I was having in both thighs. Unfortunately when I arrived I was told he was not available but a PA would see me. She went over an x-ray with me and said she thought I had something coming from my back. She prescribed a medi pack of a six day steroid treatment. A week or two later, since I did not experience any relief, I made another appointment with Dr. Heligman. It was apparent from the time he walked in the examining room he had other matters on his mind. He did a very quick exam and told me I had "irritated" thigh muscles. He offered a medi pack and I told him I tried that. I then asked him if any kind of PT would help and he said I could log on "you tube" and look up some exercises. At that point I felt like I was summarily dismissed. I have since been diagnosed with arthritis in my hips and need double hip replacement.

He left the thumb and first two fingers of my left hand permanently numb after simple arthroscopic carpel tunnel surgery. He displayed no concern for for my hand, denied that he did anything wrong, and tried to push me off to a pain control doctor (which was not appropriate for my situation). He never followed up with me in any way or took any responsibility. He was unconcerned and even flippant about it. Makes me very very angry to even think about it.

She is very understanding and caring. She actually listens to you! She is also very good at thoroughly explaining your diagnosis. I highly recommend this team!

I broke my femur while clowning around on my mtn. bike. Dr. Heligman and his PA sidekick, Jodie Spatharos did a fantastic job putting things back together and guiding me through the healing process. It took longer than I thought it would, but I'm back to 100%! No words can describe how grateful I am to these two [along with so many others who helped me along my journey back to completeness].

Dr. Heligman fixed my broken leg from a skiing accident. From start to finish, the process was amazing. The staff was so courteous and professional each and every visit. My leg heeled perfectly p like he said it would. I highly recommend him as an orthopedic surgeon.

I had rotator cuff surgery on a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus clearly visualized on the MRI. Anesthesiologist was excellent, good nerve block. Surgery went without a flaw. Very minimal scaring. Dr. Heligman and his PA Jodi are both excellent. No BS, questions answered and of course accurate in their prognosis. Now full recovery depends on the patient and their commitment to physical therapy and exercise at home. 2 months out and I am very happy with my progress. Great group.

Haven't had my rotator cuff surgery, but the consult was great. Knowledgeable and professional. I anticipate a quick recovery.

Our experience was very disappointing. Dr Heligman was dismissive and condescending. Told us he sees 50 patients a week with sciatica. When asked directly about the MRI results which showed a pinched nerve in my husband's sacral spine he stated it was nothing to worry about and ordered narcotics and PT. We are now scheduled to see a neurosurgeon for the pinched nerve that was nothing to worry about.