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Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Waco, TX.
Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 51
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Waco, TX.

About

Dr. Helmer IV graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2000 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Waco, TX and has 24 years experience. Dr. Helmer IV currently practices at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and are affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital. At present, Dr. Helmer IV received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Helmer IV's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Helmer IV is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Aortic Aneurysm
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Aortic Aneurysm
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303B, Waco, TX 76712

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Feb 29, 2024
Dr Helmer is thorough and easy to understand. He is a very caring and caring surgeon.
— Feb 29, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helmer IV's profile.

Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX