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Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 50
Dr. Derek Helton, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 50
Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Helton, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Vista, CA.
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Dr. Derek Helton, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Vista, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. They currently practice at UC San Diego Cancer Center and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-City Medical Center. Dr. Helton has experience treating conditions like Lymphocytosis, Thrombocytosis and Leukocytosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helton received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Helton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Helton is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    910 Sycamore Ave Ste 370, Vista, CA 92081
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  2. 2 Office
    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 200, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Lymphocytosis
Thrombocytosis
Leukocytosis
Lymphocytosis
Thrombocytosis
Leukocytosis
Lymphocytosis
Thrombocytosis
Leukocytosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Histiocytic Sarcoma
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
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Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Secondary Sideroblastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Thoracentesis

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May 18, 2021
Everyone in Dr. Hilton’s office is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The nurses always remember you, talk to you, make you feel welcome and wanted. Dr Helton makes sure you get any information needed and always makes sure to ask if you have questions, always leaving feeling you are welcome and cared about. I am so blessed to have them for my team!
— May 18, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Derek Helton, MD is a medical oncologist in Vista, CA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology & Oncology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology & Oncology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    2000
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  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Helton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helton's profile.

Dr. Helton frequently treats the following conditions: Lymphocytosis, Thrombocytosis and Leukocytosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Helton, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Helton, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Helton has over 24 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA

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