Dr. F. Brett Shannon, DO
Dr. Shannon was the area’s first pediatric orthopedic surgeon, arriving in Fort Myers in September 1992 following a four-year tenure at Bethesda Naval Hospital as the head of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. He’s a board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon, married to Toni, and a proud father of three. His dedication extends beyond his practice as he was called back to duty post-9/11, showcasing his unwavering commitment to his country and community. Dr. Shannon continually invests time in high-level continuing education to bring the latest treatments and technical advancements to SWFL.
Dr. Shannon is proud of his board certification in Sports Medicine, awarded by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, staying current in relevant topics and surgical techniques related to the care of young athletes.
- Specialty: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery — Board-certified, Orthopedic Sports Medicine – Board-certified
- Degree: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1980
- Internship: Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 1980-81
- Residency: Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 1984-88
- Fellowship: Nemour’s Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 1988-89.
“The whole team is patient and kind. Our main specialists are Dr. Shannon and Dr. Harlow. Both of them make sure to be as transparent as possible and are extremely well versed. They will make sure if you don't understand something to explain it in a way that anyone could understand. I can't imagine going anywhere else for our daughter's care.”
“My grandson is greeted cheerfully by nearly the entire staff upon entry. The attention to detail, coupled with their drive to give each child the absolute best opportunity to thrive is wonderful. I'd recommend them to everyone! Dr. Shannon has made it his personal mission to see Leon succeed as much as he can.”
