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Dr. Craig Helm, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Craig Helm, MD
4.1 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Craig Helm, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Valencia, CA.
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Dr. Craig Helm, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Valencia, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Craig Helm, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Valencia, CA.

About

Dr. Helm graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Craig Helm, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Valencia, CA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Helm currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Dr. Helm has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects and Pterygium among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helm received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Helm's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helm also speaks Spanish. Dr. Helm is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Tear Duct Surgery
Pterygium
Visual Field Defects
Tear Duct Surgery
Pterygium
Paralytic Strabismus
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Helm Vision Group
    27420 Tourney Rd Ste 100, Valencia, CA 91355
  2. 2 Office
    619 W Avenue Q Ste C, Palmdale, CA 93551
  3. 3 Office
    19335 Plum Canyon Rd Unit D, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

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4.1
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Jan 06, 2017
Outstanding physician who stands above his peers. He is professional, caring and kind with his patients.his competence, experience and skills are remarkable. Very highly recommended and sets the standards for his profession
Robert Pulley in Santa Clarita CA — Jan 06, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Helm, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helm's profile.

Dr. Helm frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects and Pterygium. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Helm, MD is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Helm, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

    23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA