4.7
10 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Jeffrey Helfenstein is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. With over five decades of medical practice, he has built extensive expertise in cardiovascular disease and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Helfenstein is fluent in Russian, Spanish, English, and Tagalog, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.
Dr. Helfenstein practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, California, and maintains affiliations with UCI Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, and Chapman Medical Center. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His procedural expertise includes electrocardiograms and midline catheter placement, and he provides preventive care such as flu vaccinations. Patients have rated Dr. Helfenstein 4.7 out of 5 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to cardiovascular and internal …medicine care.
Read More Read less Dr. Helfenstein practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, California, and maintains affiliations with UCI Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, and Chapman Medical Center. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His procedural expertise includes electrocardiograms and midline catheter placement, and he provides preventive care such as flu vaccinations. Patients have rated Dr. Helfenstein 4.7 out of 5 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to cardiovascular and internal …medicine care.
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Quick Facts
- 53 years of experience
- speaks Russian, Spanish, English, Tagalog
- Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Dr. Jeffrey Spellman Helfenstein, MD | Dr. Abhishek Sinha, MD | Dr. Ted Yang, MD | Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 53 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish, English, Tagalog | Speaks English | Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin | Speaks English, Hindi |
| West Hollywood , CA | Encino , CA | Torrance , CA | Winter Park , FL |
| Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: New York Medical College |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Jeffrey Spellman Helfenstein has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Jeffrey Spellman Helfenstein has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
Dr. Jeffrey Spellman Helfenstein holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1973.
NPI Number
Dr. Helfenstein's NPI number is 1578572327.
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- Dr. Jeffrey Spellman Helfenstein is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, and Chapman Medical Center Inc.
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