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Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
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Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Spencer, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD is a General Surgeon in Spencer, IA.

About

Dr. Helmink graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD is a General Surgeon in Spencer, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Helmink currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Osceola Community Hospital, Palo Alto County Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Helmink received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Helmink's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helmink is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Pleural Effusion
Umbilical Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
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Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
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Male Breast Cancer
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Osteosarcoma
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
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Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Trigger Point Injection
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Iowa Surgeons PC
    1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5, Spencer, IA 51301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 262-6320
  2. 2 Palo Alto County Health System
    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 852-5500
  3. 3 Pocahontas Community Hospital
    606 NW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA 50574
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 335-3501
  4. 4 Spencer Hospital
    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 264-8300

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Apr 04, 2019
Dr. Helmink took the time to carefully explain the procedure to me and was a good listener. I found him to be a genuine, caring individual, which seems to be more and more of a rarity among doctors nowadays.
— Apr 04, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helmink's profile.

Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD is affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Osceola Community Hospital, Palo Alto County Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA

  • Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA

  • Avera Holy Family Hospital

    826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA

  • Osceola Community Hospital

    600 9th Ave N, Sibley, IA

  • Palo Alto County Hospital

    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA

  • Pocahontas Community Hospital

    606 NW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA