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Dr. Michael Helms, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Michael Helms, MD
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Dr. Michael Helms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in South Bend, IN.
Dr. Michael Helms, MD
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Dr. Michael Helms, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
South Bend, IN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Michael Helms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in South Bend, IN.

About

Dr. Helms graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON. Dr. Michael Helms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in South Bend, IN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Helms currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Saint Joseph Health System-Plymouth Medical Center and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Helms received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Helms' office accepts new patients. Dr. Helms is board certified in Family Practice.

Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
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Cancer Screening
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Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
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Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
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Geriatric Assessment
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Home Sleep Study
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Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
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McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
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Pre-Operative Evaluation
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Psychiatric Evaluation
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Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Everside Health LLC
    320 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 300, South Bend, IN 46601
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Based on 7 Reviews
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May 23, 2016
I've been seeing Dr. Helms for over 20 years and I couldn't ask for anything more in a family doctor. He is personable, friendly, and highly educated. I appreciate that Dr. Helms doesn't try to over-prescribe medications to me.
Brandon in South Bend, IN — May 23, 2016
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Helms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helms' profile.

Dr. Michael Helms, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Saint Joseph Health System-Plymouth Medical Center and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Helms, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

    615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN

  • Saint Joseph Health System-Plymouth Medical Center

    1915 Lake Ave, Plymouth, IN

  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

    5215 Holy Cross Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN