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Summary
Dr. Cathy Helgason is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology with nearly five decades of medical practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine and has dedicated 48 years to caring for patients with neurological conditions. Dr. Helgason is fluent in both Spanish and English.
She maintains hospital affiliations with University of Illinois Hospital and Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Helgason focuses on treating patients with back pain, including specialized care for pregnant women experiencing back discomfort and children and teens with back pain conditions. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as alkaline phosphatase tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and specialized urine testing. Patients rate Dr. Helgason 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals for her care.
She maintains hospital affiliations with University of Illinois Hospital and Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Helgason focuses on treating patients with back pain, including specialized care for pregnant women experiencing back discomfort and children and teens with back pain conditions. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as alkaline phosphatase tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and specialized urine testing. Patients rate Dr. Helgason 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals for her care.
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Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Iceland Faculty Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Cathy M Helgason, MD | Dr. Jigisha Paresh Thakkar, MD | Dr. Valeria Serban, MD | Dr. Konstantin Karmazin, MD |
| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Russian | |
| CHICAGO , IL | Maywood , IL | New York , NY | Seattle , WA |
| Med School: University Of Iceland Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Cathy M Helgason has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Cathy M Helgason has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Dr. Cathy M Helgason holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iceland Faculty Of Medicine in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Helgason's NPI number is 1689776973.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Cathy Helgason accepting new patients?
- Dr. Cathy Helgason has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Cathy Helgason's office located?
- Dr. Cathy Helgason's office is located at 912 S WOOD ST RM 855, CHICAGO, IL, 60612.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Cathy Helgason affiliated with?
- Dr. Cathy Helgason is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital and Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital.
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- Dr. Cathy Helgason has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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