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Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD

Rheumatology* Age 71
Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD
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Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD

Rheumatology* Age 71
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Helfgott graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Helfgott currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. Dr. Helfgott has experience treating conditions like Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Temporal Arteritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helfgott received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Helfgott's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helfgott is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vasculitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Temporal Arteritis
Arthritis
Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Palindromic Rheumatism
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Viral Disorder
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Takayasu's Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Tufts PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Hale Building for Transformative Medicine on BWH Main Campus
    60 Fenwood Rd, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5325
  2. 2 Five Star Quality Care Braintree Rehabilitaiton Hospital
    250 Pond St, Braintree, MA 02184
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 348-2559
  3. 3 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Brigham and Women's Outpatient Pharmacy
    45 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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  5. 5 Office
    60 Fenwood Rd Ste 3032R, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5323

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helfgott
2.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (11)

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Mar 10, 2022
3rd time being treated Tells you like it is and listens intently. Great Doctor!!
Clint Smith — Mar 10, 2022
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Montreal General Hospital
    1978
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham Womens Hospital
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helfgott's profile.

Dr. Helfgott frequently treats the following conditions: Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Temporal Arteritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth.

Yes, Dr. Simon Helfgott, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

    275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA