Dr. Helman graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA in Biology in 1980. He studied medicine at the Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, graduating in 1984. He served as the Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of Minnesota Teaching Hospitals in Minneapolis, completed an internship in neurosurgery/neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and received additional neurological training at the St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center. Board certified in neurology, Dr. Helman has been in private practice in California for over 24 years. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Neurology, a member of the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, and the Monterey County Medical Society. Dr. Helman has performed over 20,000 Electromyography (EMG) tests and Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) studies. He is also a Clinical Instructor in Neurology at UCSF. Central California Neurology accepts most major insurances, including: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, HealthNet, Medicare, Medi-Cal and is a member of various other provider networks. Dr. Helman is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. Central California Neurology receives referrals from over 150 physicians, diagnostic testing services, and other healthcare organizations. Known for providing timely diagnostic test results, he has built an excellent reputation for reliability, accuracy, and responsiveness to patients and referral sources.