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Dr. Michelle Helms, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Michelle Helms, MD
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Dr. Michelle Helms, MD is a General Surgeon in Northampton, MA.
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Dr. Michelle Helms, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Northampton, MA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Michelle Helms, MD is a General Surgeon in Northampton, MA.

About

Dr. Helms graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2009 and completed a residency at Morristown Medical Center.Dr. Michelle Helms, MD is a General Surgeon in Northampton, MA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Helms currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital. At present, Dr. Helms received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Helms' office accepts new patients. Dr. Helms is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Laryngeal Spasm
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    15 Atwood Dr, Northampton, MA 01060
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 584-4637
  2. 2 Valley Medical Group Laboratory
    238 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027
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  3. 3 Cooley Dickinson Hospital
    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060
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  4. 4 Cooley Dickinson Hospital
    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helms
4.9
Based on 24 Reviews
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Oct 25, 2024
Michelle is a great surgeon and a caring medical professional. She took time to listen and answer all questions, and performed a perfect hernia surgery. I could not be happier and greatly recommend her.
Michael — Oct 25, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Morristown Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle Helms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helms' profile.

Dr. Michelle Helms, MD is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michelle Helms, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA