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Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO
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Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Lake Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Helfrey graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Des Peres Hospital.Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Saint Louis, MO and has 35 years experience. Dr. Helfrey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles. Dr. Helfrey has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain, Foot Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Ankle among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helfrey received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Dr. Helfrey's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helfrey is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Limb Pain
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Bunion Surgery
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bunionette
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Hammer Toe Repair
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Bunionette Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Plantar Fascia Release
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO
    Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Ssm Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis
    100 Medical Plz, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 625-5200
  2. 2 The Imaging Center at St. Joseph Medical Park
    1475 Kisker Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 332-8455
  3. 3 St Peters Bone and Joint Surgery Inc
    1601 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 130, Wentzville, MO 63385
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 332-8455
  4. 4 Tri County Womens Healthcare LLC
    801 Medical Dr Ste 400, Wentzville, MO 63385
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 332-8455

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helfrey
3.7
Based on 57 Reviews
5 Stars (38)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (18)

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Jun 17, 2021
Excellent surgeon who cares about his patients. I wouldn’t be walking again if it wasn’t for the skill and care of this surgeon and his team. I am forever grateful.
Cathy S — Jun 17, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Des Peres Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Center for Orthopaedic Care
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helfrey's profile.

Dr. Helfrey frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain, Foot Fracture and Osteoarthritis of Ankle. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO is affiliated with SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles.

Yes, Dr. Richard Helfrey, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis

    100 Medical Plz, Lake Saint Louis, MO

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles

    300 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO