Overview
Richard Helmer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Waco, Texas. Dr. Helmer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.
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50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303-B, Waco, TX 76712
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard E. Helmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Helmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard E. Helmer 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 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 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 specialize in?
While Dr. Richard E. Helmer 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 accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard E. Helmer 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 isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Helmer isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Helmer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Helmer isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Helmer isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Helmer isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Helmer isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.