
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.
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Locations
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303, Waco, TX 76712
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Helmer-Iv by calling their office at 254-202-9004. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
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
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Helmer-Iv isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThymectomyDr. Helmer-Iv isAdvanced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Collapsed LungDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Helmer-Iv isExperienced. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).


