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Dr. Ray Helms, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology* Age 53
Dr. Ray Helms, MD
4.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Ray Helms, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Vernon Hills, IL.
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Dr. Ray Helms, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology* Age 53
Vernon Hills, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Ray Helms, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Vernon Hills, IL.

About

Dr. Helms graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Illinois. Dr. Ray Helms, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Vernon Hills, IL. Dr. Helms currently practices at Heart RHYTHM MGMT Lake County and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Vista Medical Center East. Dr. Helms has experience treating conditions like Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Systolic Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helms received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Helms' office accepts new patients. Dr. Helms is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Second Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Syncope
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Cardioversion
Defibrillator Implantation
Electrophysiological Study
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pacemaker Therapy for Heart Failure
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Tilt_Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Navigate POS
  • Cigna
  • Open Access
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Assurant Health

Locations

  1. 1 Heart RHYTHM Management of Lake County
    6 E Phillip Rd Ste 1109, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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4.6
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4 Stars (0)
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Mar 09, 2019
AWESOME! -- Dr Helms is down to earth, knowledgeable, and caring. He takes the time to explain things well. I would recommend him to anyone.
— Mar 09, 2019
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Specialties*
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ray Helms, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helms' profile.

Dr. Helms frequently treats the following conditions: Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Systolic Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ray Helms, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Vista Medical Center East.

Yes, Dr. Ray Helms, MD holds board certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

  • Vista Medical Center East

    1324 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL