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Richard Helmer IV, MD
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  • Mon:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tue:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wed:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thu:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:8:00am - 5:00pm

Richard Helmer IV, MD

Surgeon - Vascular Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified
  • Has Online Scheduling

Biography

Richard Helmer IV, MD is a Surgeon - Vascular Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General practicing in Waco, TX

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He was professional and honest . Once he explained everything I felt relieved .…

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
The University of Texas Medical BranchDoctorateOther2000
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Education)Other DegreeOther2001

InstitutionFocusYear
Internship - Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterGeneral Surgery2001
Fellowship - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasThoracic surgery2008
Residency - Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterGeneral Surgery2005

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified
Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryThoracic SurgeryNot Specified

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Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Vascular Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Reviews

Average Rating: 5
Number of Reviews: 9
Most Recent Review: 01/12/2026
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“He was professional and honest ....”

He was professional and honest . Once he explained everything I felt relieved .

Anonymous 01/12/2026
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“Dr. Helmer is an Excellent commu...”

Dr. Helmer is an Excellent communicator for the average person to be able to understand.

Anonymous 10/25/2025
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“Was very caring and understandin...”

Was very caring and understanding

Anonymous 10/20/2025
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Excellent service

Anonymous 08/23/2025
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Very caring

Anonymous 07/11/2025
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“Dr Helmer was very informative, ...”

Dr Helmer was very informative, professional, caring, took plenty of time to answer all my questions. Excellent care!

Anonymous 11/08/2025
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“He talked to me about my symptom...”

He talked to me about my symptoms and explained that he thought it was not vascular. He told me at the end of our visit that if I felt like I needed a follow up visit to please reach out and let him know.

Anonymous 10/24/2025
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“Dr Helmer,explained all my optio...”

Dr Helmer,explained all my options to me in great detail so I could understand and decide what I want to do.

Anonymous 10/19/2025
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“My first visit. It is hard to ra...”

My first visit. It is hard to rate overall based on one visit. He was on time, concise with explanation for next steps. Friendly and professional.

Anonymous 08/16/2025

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