As a thoracic surgeon in Texas, Dr. Richard Helmer is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Richard E. Helmer is accepting new patients at this office.
(254) 537-0201
318 Richland W Cir a, Waco, TX 76712
Yes, Dr. Richard E. Helmer is accepting new patients at this office.
(254) 741-6364
405 Londonderry Drive, 301a, Waco, TX 76712-7922
Dr. Richard Helmer graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2000.
Dr. Helmer has two offices in Texas where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Helmer works with twenty-four doctors including Dr. Gerard Marroquin and Dr. Jackson Walker.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Helmer may see patients in Texas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Helmer may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Helmer, but only those who participate in Medicare.