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Summary
Dr. Scott Helmers is an orthopedic surgeon with 36 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, bringing over three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.
Dr. Helmers practices at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with San Diego Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating serious injuries such as leg fractures and hip fractures. He also manages cancer complications that affect the musculoskeletal system and performs diagnostic imaging studies and pathology evaluations to guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Helmers practices at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with San Diego Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating serious injuries such as leg fractures and hip fractures. He also manages cancer complications that affect the musculoskeletal system and performs diagnostic imaging studies and pathology evaluations to guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 36 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| San Diego , CA | Monterey , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA | Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Scott Whittaker Helmers has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1990.
NPI Number
Dr. Helmers' NPI number is 1942296058.
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- Where is Dr. Scott Whittaker Helmers's office located?
- Dr. Scott Whittaker Helmers's office is located at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA, 92120.
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