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Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
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Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Helmsworth graduated from University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Helmsworth currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. At present, Dr. Helmsworth received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Helmsworth's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helmsworth is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Blue PPO
    Alliance Select
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  2. 2 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-8000
  3. 3 Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center
    515 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 268-3000

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helmsworth's profile.

Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Helmsworth, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA