
Overview
Dr. Helms is a cardiologist and Assistant Professor at the Cardiovascular Center. While interested in all aspects of cardiology, he has a primary interest in inherited cardiomyopathy and inherited arrhythmia disorders. Helping patients work through their experience with a heart condition and return to their quality of life inspires Dr. Helms. Having a heart condition can be frightening, and Dr. Helms enjoys working closely with patients to help them understand their medical problems and feel empowered about their medical care. Though he truly enjoys the science of medicine, he finds working with patients from all walks of life to understand their health conditions to be the most rewarding part of his job. When not working, Dr. Helms spends time with his wife and two sons. He enjoys outdoor activities like mountain and road biking, and hopes someday to visit the Alps to cycle some of the famous Tour de France stages. Before coming to UMHS for his fellowship in cardiology, Dr. Helms studied at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Virginia Hospitals. In addition to his cardiology training, Dr. Helms also completed a Masters in Human Genetics at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Helms is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Angioplasty, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Helms is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Helms has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Kim Eagle is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Eagle is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Eagle is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Frankel Cardiovascular Center
Sara Saberi is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and a member of the Inherited Cardiomyopathy Program at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. She received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She obtained her residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at Michigan in 2010. Dr. Saberi’s clinical work is focused on providing comprehensive care to patients with genetic cardiomyopathies and their families. Her research work focuses on clinical research aimed at learning more about inherited cardiomyopathies and development of new treatments to prevent or delay onset or progression of disease. One of her areas of focus is determining the impact of exercise training on outcomes, disease features, and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and establishing evidence-based guidelines to inform recommendations for athletes with cardiomyopathies. Dr. Saberi is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Saberi is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.
Frankel Cardiovascular Center
Dr. Hitinder S. Gurm is an interventional cardiologist and is a Professor of Internal Medicine . He is currently serving as the interim Chief Medical Officer of the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Gurm is a graduate of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India. He did his residency in Internal medicine followed by a fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His research interests include carotid interventions, contrast-induced nephropathy, quality improvement and outcomes assessment, and development of novel devices for endovascular interventions. He has published more than 250 original articles and book chapters and has been named as an inventor on 4 patents. He is the recipient of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s Patient Safety & Quality Leadership Award for 2016 and has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Dr. Gurm was selected as one of 50 experts leading the field of patient safety in 2018 by Becker Hospital Review. Dr. Gurm is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Lithotripsy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Gurm is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam S. Helms
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam S. Helms?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam S. Helms by calling their office at 888-287-1082. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam S. Helms a top-rated expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam S. Helms is classified as an Elite expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam S. Helms specialize in?
While Dr. Adam S. Helms is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Adam S. Helms participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam S. Helms has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You can view a list of Dr. Adam S. Helms's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam S. Helms accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam S. Helms accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-287-1082 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- CardiomyopathyDr. Helms isElite. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Helms isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Helms isDistinguished. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Helms isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AngioplastyDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.


