About Us

• The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine has been providing the highest quality care to the people of Fort Myers and the surrounding areas for the last 20 years. At our state of the art facilites you will find that genuine care and patient satisfaction is our highest mission. At the Institute, we treat people of all ages, helping to restore function lost due to injury or disease.
  
  Orthopaedics is the medical specialty dealing with the musculoskeletal system. This includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, skin, and related body tissues.
  
  Specialties include:
  * Fracture Care
  * Joint Replacement/Implantation Surgery
  * Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery
  * Arthritis Surgery
  * Hand, Foot, and Knee Surgery
  * Reconstruction of Damaged Limbs
  * Chronic Pain Management
  * Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care
  
  We also treat a variety of sports-related problems and provide complete medical care, including:
  * Arthroscopic Surgery for Shoulders, Elbows, and Hands
  * Hand/Wrist Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  * Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  * Shoulder Stabilization Procedures
  
  The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine's experience instills trust, encourages lifelong relationships, and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our patients. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office and our trained staff will assist you in any way possible. You may also visit our website for more information, patient testimonials, and useful links.
  
  Doctors at the Institue:
  John Fifer, MD - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  Robert Andrew Follweiler, DO - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  Ed Gomez, MD - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  David Heligman, MD - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  George Markovich, MD, FACS - Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
  Richard Hood, MD - Board Certified Physician
  Jeffrey E. Kleiman, DPM, FACFAS - Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
  
  Hospital Affiliations:
  Lee Memorial Hospital
  Gulf Coast Hospital
  Physicians Regional Medical Center