Dr. Joel H. Helderman, MD | Nashville, TN | Nephrology

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Dr. Helderman graduated from the Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1971. He works in Nashville, TN and 5 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Allergy & Immunology. Dr. Helderman is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Nashville General Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.6

14 Ratings
55 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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Sure hated he has retired, as he was a wonderful doctor to us for many years.

August 8th, 2024

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Sweet compassionate doctor and knowledgeable too.

June 10th, 2016

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Great dr

May 9th, 2016

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I would like to express my gratitude, and appreciation of the love that Dr. Helderman have given to my sister Juanita in her time of need, and her years of health care. She fully trust him and so do I. I want to commend you of a job well done. Thanks again for your love and consideration.

December 8th, 2015

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Takes great interest in ALL of his patients. And all of their needs are met as well as possibly expected.

May 5th, 2013

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Dr. Helderman is always " right on the money." He is always on time when he sees me in his office. I love him, he is my favorite doctor.

May 8th, 2012

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Following my Husband's transplant, we saw Dr Helderman regularly. I always found him to be polite and genuinely interested in my Husband's progress. We both felt cared for and included in the process. The whole transplant team at Vanderbilt were amazing and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism and skill. The wait may have been long occasionally and the Dr was rushed on a few occasions but this is to be expected at a research hospital. All in all, Dr Helderman and the team made an awful situation much easier to bear.

May 28th, 2011

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Dr. Helderman takes an exception interest in his patients as well as his patients' families. He made himself available to our family day or night, prayed for us, encouraged us in addition to providing the most excellent clinical care. He is a wonderful doctor and a prince of a man!

October 21st, 2008

Vanderbilt Nephrology

1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501Nashville, TN 37232

Tel: (615) 343-7592

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1211 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232

Tel: (615) 322-5000

Helderman Joel H Office

1161 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232

Tel: (615) 343-6105

Vanderbilt Kidney-Pancreas Transplant

1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501ANashville, TN 37232

Vanderbilt Liver and Kidney Transplant Center

1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400Nashville, TN 37212

Nashville General Hospital

1818 Albion StNashville, TN 37208

Tel: (615) 341-4000


Dr. Joel Harold Helderman, MD	Dr. Russell Lee Walker, MD	Robin L Hensley	Dr. Steve Cole, MD
Nephrology	Allergy & Immunology	Nurse Practitioner	Allergy & Immunology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (14 Ratings)	4.8 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (18 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience		43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Nashville , TN	Murfreesboro , TN	NASHVILLE , TN	Memphis , TN
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine		Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare

Allergy & Immunology
Chronic Renal Disease
Diabetic Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathies)
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney Disease
Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
Peritoneal Dialysis
Transplantation
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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