Summary

With 55 years in oncology and hematology, Dr. Richard Helmer treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs CT enterography, CT scans, and CT scans of the liver and biliary tract. He is affiliated with Saint Davids Medical Center and Saint Davids South Austin Medical Center.

Dr. Helmer earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health System. He sees patients in Austin, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 55 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Texas Oncology Austin Midtown

901 W 38th St Ste 200Austin, TX 78705
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Bengali Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Urdu
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Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Long School of Medicine Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Baqai Medical University - Karachi, Pakistan
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Earle Helmer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Earle Helmer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Earle Helmer has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Helmer's NPI number is 1447293899.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Helmer affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Helmer is affiliated with Saint Davids Medical Center and Saint Davids South Austin Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Richard Helmer's office located?
Dr. Richard Helmer's office is located at 901 W 38th St Ste 200, Austin, TX, 78705.
What languages does Dr. Richard Helmer speak?
Dr. Richard Helmer speaks English and Spanish.

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