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Dr. Richard Helman is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 54 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at University of North Carolina Hospitals. His extensive background spans more than five decades of patient care, combining expertise in digestive health with comprehensive internal medicine practice.
Dr. Helman practices at Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. His dual specialization allows him to provide both specialized gastrointestinal care and general internal medicine services to his patients. With his decades of clinical experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to treating complex medical conditions and digestive health concerns.
Dr. Helman practices at Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. His dual specialization allows him to provide both specialized gastrointestinal care and general internal medicine services to his patients. With his decades of clinical experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to treating complex medical conditions and digestive health concerns.
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Quick Facts
- 54 years of experience
- University Of North Carolina Hospitals
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine |
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| Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC | Columbia , SC |
| Med School: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Martin Helman has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Martin Helman has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of North Carolina Hospitals.
Medical School
Graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1972.
NPI Number
Dr. Helman's NPI number is 1992715361.
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- Dr. Richard Helman's office is located at 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC, 29209.
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