Richard E Helmer, IV, MD
Thoracic Surgery
MyBSWHealth
Richard E Helmer, IV, MD
Thoracic Surgery
MyBSWHealth
Locations of Richard E Helmer, IV, MD
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303-B, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5 mi
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254.202.9004
Closed
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, The University of Texas Medical Branch (2000) |
| Internship: General Surgery, Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Center (2001) |
| Education: Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Center (2001) |
| Residency: General Surgery, Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Center (2005) |
| Fellowship: Thoracic surgery, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (2008) |
| Certifications |
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| Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (40) for Richard E Helmer, IV, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.7 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.8 | Provider showed concern |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Superb | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Not only did I ask Doctor Helmer questions, he asked me questions. I did like that. They made me feel comfortable. | |
| 4.2 | Feb 25, 2025 | Went into dept to explain what I was going to be facing | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Very explainable | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Very good bedside Manor. Explained my procedure very well. Welcomed all questions, answered all questions. Looking forward to my heart bypass. | |
| 4.9 | Dec 28, 2024 | Dr. Helmer was totally focused on me, very straightforward, and never made me feel rushed. He took his time answering all my questions and explaining everything about my upcoming surgery. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | He's smart | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dr. Helmer is awesome and we trust him implicitly! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 8, 2024 | Very honest and I like that. Explain everything so we could understand. Thanks Dr Helmer | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | He was very friendly and informative regarding the procedure I am going to have done. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 24, 2024 | Explained things very well. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Dr. Helmer is the absolute best in my opinion. My experience with him has ALWAYS been the very best. I could literally go on and on about how much I appreciate him but I will end with this. I am convinced that he literally saved my life in more ways than one. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 14, 2024 | Great communicator. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Professional, kind, informative, trustworthy, genuine. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | Took time to talk! Actually explained every option and listened to me allowing me to make the decision! | |
| 4.8 | Nov 2, 2024 | Very FRIENDLY, friendly and professional. THANK YOU | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | He when out of the way to get my surgery and did everything he said he would do | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | One of the most thorough Dr engagement I have ever experienced | |
| 5.0 | Oct 25, 2024 | Very knowledgeable and professional discussed and explained all options. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 13, 2024 | He was very articulate in what his procedure involves and was insistent that testing needed to be done to make sure that I qualify for the procedure. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | Very good surgeon, was truthful and honest. He said that he could do the surgery if he had the equipment that I needed, but that he didn't have all the equipment. I really appreciate his honesty and referred me back to cardiologist. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.