Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Dr. David Helfet

Orthopedics
Hospital For Special Surgery
535 E 70th St, 
New York, NY 

Experienced in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Hospital For Special Surgery
535 E 70th St, 
New York, NY 
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Overview

David Helfet is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Helfet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Trauma in NY
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Shield of California
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
Call: 212-606-1888
Other Locations
Riley J. Williams III MD PC
525 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Call: 212-606-1888

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


127 Total Publications

The Impact of Reduction on Survivorship and Outcomes Following Locked Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures.
The Impact of Reduction on Survivorship and Outcomes Following Locked Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures.
Journal: Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Published: September 30, 2025
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