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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Helak graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia. Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, NC and has 13 years experience. Dr. Helak currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center. At present, Dr. Helak received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Helak's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helak is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Miles Surgical PLLC
    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 300, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 794-1717
  2. 2 Miles Surgical PLLC
    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 300, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 262-1048
  3. 3 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital
    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 794-1717
  4. 4 Walters Surgical Assoc. PA
    220 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 642-3214

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Aug 02, 2023
Great experience, very knowledgeable. Truly Lifesaving.
Jayne J — Aug 02, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia
    2011
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Helak, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helak's profile.

Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Helak, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC