Our nationally-recognized orthopedic team specializes in helping Fort Myers patients get back to the life they love. While in our office, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask and social distance per CDC guidelines. In an effort to maintain social distancing, we will continue to adhere to patient only in the building unless you have a disability or need assistance.
As one of Fort Myers and Florida's top orthopaedic and sports medicine practices, the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine represents advanced orthopedic treatments and continues to explore and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. The Institute is one of Florida's premiere destinations for orthopedic care with highly experienced, board certified orthopedic surgeons who specialize in a wide variety of specialties.
As one of Fort Myers and Florida's top orthopaedic and sports medicine practices, the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine represents advanced orthopedic treatments and continues to explore and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. The Institute is one of Florida's premiere destinations for orthopedic care with highly experienced, board certified orthopedic surgeons who specialize in a wide variety of specialties.
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The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is a place where genuine care and patient satisfaction is our highest mission. We pledge to work together to provide the finest services for our patients. 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.
Our doctors are all trained in sports medicine. This advanced training enables them to provide many different medical treatments that help ease sports-related pain and injuries while speeding recovery. Our Doctors John Fifer, David Heligman, Ed Gomez, Robert Follweiler, Blane Kelly, Spencer Skinner and George Markovich are board-certified orthopaedic surgeons by the American Board of Orthopaedic or Osteopathic Surgeons.
An Open MRI scanner is a comfortable and stress-free alternative to a Conventional MRI. Unlike the Conventional MRI, the Open MRI is open on all four sides, allowing patients of all shapes and sizes to undergo the test with comfort and ease. The Open MRI also decreases the risk of claustrophobia and panic attacks for patients who don't feel comfortable using the Conventional MRI scanner.
The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is a community of caregivers on a mission to make you as healthy as you can be. Our network of caregivers are at your service to touch, treat, heal, and inspire you to feel better and live life to the fullest. Our nationally-recognized team specializes in helping patients get back to the life they love.
Should you require after hours care, our main number is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner is on call at all times and will respond to your call as soon as possible. Please call the office to make an appointment in advance. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call us as far in advance as possible so we may use that time to see another patient in need of care.
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Frances Jordan
Jan 18, 2022
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David Baker
Jan 01, 2022
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I had a problem with a pain near my shoulder blade. My primary care physician diagnosed as a possible tear in my rhomboid muscle. And he prescribed physical therapy on it for over three months. After this treatment, the shoulder still hurt (perhaps hurt even more from the PT).
I made an appointment with Dr. Blane Kelly and he suggested (A) that I try taking a muscle relaxant (Flexerol) and (B) get an MRI on my thoracic spine. I am delighted to report that within a week of taking the muscle relaxant, the pain went away. Moreover, the MRI revealed no tear in the rhomboid, but several bulging discs
I made an appointment with Dr. Blane Kelly and he suggested (A) that I try taking a muscle relaxant (Flexerol) and (B) get an MRI on my thoracic spine. I am delighted to report that within a week of taking the muscle relaxant, the pain went away. Moreover, the MRI revealed no tear in the rhomboid, but several bulging discs
Nancy Price
Dec 24, 2021
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Your Covid practices are not what you write in your safety protocols. My experience today was horrible. People in almost every seat with improperly worn masks, if any mask at all. No plexiglass to safeguard patients or staff. Some staff not wearing a mask at all or below their noses. Absolutely no social distancing whatsoever.
My appointment was 1:15 and I didn't leave until 2:45 watching the Covid show. I was extremely anxious and almost walked out.
I have been coming to this office well over 12 years. Now, I don't want to during this very trying time in all our lives and the protocols you claim
My appointment was 1:15 and I didn't leave until 2:45 watching the Covid show. I was extremely anxious and almost walked out.
I have been coming to this office well over 12 years. Now, I don't want to during this very trying time in all our lives and the protocols you claim
Kathy Prosser
Sep 21, 2021
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I have had to reschedule several times. This last time I was told I had no authorization for my visit even though I was told by a staffer that I was good till Dec. I even went an hour early because they rescheduled me and wanted me to come in early. Becoming extremely dissatisfied with this office at a great expense!
Kathy Gancarz
Sep 19, 2021
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I am so happy to give this office a 5 star rating. After an unfortunate fall and fracture of my left wrist I went to see Dr. Spencer Skinner as a 2nd opinion. I was not happy with the ortho referral given me after the ER visit. My visits with Dr. Skinner were amazing from the start to finish. Liz scheduled my appointment for the next day and was so incredibly helpful. Dr. Skinner took the time to explain options and treatment plans. After 6 weeks in 2 different casts, put on and off with amazing care. One by Liz and 1 by Wade, I am now in a splint and doing OT. An absolute amazing experience if
Mrs. Green
Aug 28, 2021
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Taylor H.
Aug 15, 2021
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Specifically came here because i was in a car accident and needed a doctor who accepted auto insurance and Medicaid... my auto insurance exhausted then was sent a 500$ bill... well apparently they dont accept medicaid, and now i was responsible for paying for this... billing department was very helpful, and got my bill down to 131.. but now i keep receiving bills in the mail for 160 ??? yall LITERALLY had ONE job. im not even sure what im paying for anyways, because i really had to sit and wait TWO HOURS just to see a doctor... appointment is at 10am but dont get out of there till 1pm/2pm... then
Cheryl Allen
Jul 21, 2021
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Joshua Acevedo
Jun 26, 2021
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Barb Wyskowski
May 22, 2021
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Had meniscus surgery 2/22/21. When they scheduled the 1st post op I specifically requested the operating surgeon, not a PA, NP, nurse, etc. I was told I would be able to speak to the surgeon. Well, no, I was given a PA and he could not answer my questions. It appeared he had a prepared speech of showing slides from my surgery, don’t throw him off track. I asked questions and he had to leave the room. Scheduled 2nd post op appointment and made it abundantly clear that I do not wish to deal with a PA, I want to speak to the surgeon. I am having issues since this surgery, not minor issues. I was