Overview
Mark R. Helmers, MD, is a cardiovascular surgeon who treats coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and heart valve disease. He has a special interest in transcatheter and minimally invasive valve procedures.He is passionate about patient-centered care and leveraging shared decision making and a multidisciplinary team approach to provide the best possible care for his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Helmers enjoys hiking, skiing, playing guitar, travelling, and spending time with his family and dog Bubba.For more information, visit theMarcus Heart Valve Center.
Dr. Helmers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark R. Helmers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark R. Helmers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark R. Helmers by calling their office at 404-605-5151. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark R. Helmers a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark R. Helmers is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Mark R. Helmers specialize in?
While Dr. Mark R. Helmers is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Endocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Mark R. Helmers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark R. Helmers has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Mark R. Helmers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark R. Helmers accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark R. Helmers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-605-5151 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart TransplantDr. Helmers isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Helmers isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- EndocarditisDr. Helmers isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.