Richard E. Helmer-Iv
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303, 
Waco, TX 

Overview

Richard E. Helmer, IV, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Dr. Helmer IV delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. As one of our cardiovascular specialists, Dr. Helmer IV is part of a national network of heart care specialists, offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.

Dr. Helmer-Iv is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Helmer-Iv is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, '- Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Helmer-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in TX

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
'- Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Ascension Providence

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiology Clinic
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303, Waco, TX 76712
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Is Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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. Richard E. Helmer-Iv specialize in?

While Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-202-9004 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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