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Dr. Michael Helms, DPM

Dr. Michael Helms, DPM

Podiatry*

Dr. Michael Helms, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Indianapolis, IN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Indiana University Health North Hospital and Hendricks Regional Health. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

9240 N Meridian St Ste 260 Indianapolis, IN 46260
Telehealth available

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Dr. Helms is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Helms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helms

4.0

32 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cheryl Brown in Indianapolis , IN – Jun 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Judi Unger in Indianapolis , IN – Nov 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Zionsville, IN – Nov 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Park Forest, IL – Sep 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane J in Indianapolis – Oct 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
FootPainBeGone in Carmel, IN – Aug 06, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Happy Patient in Indianapolis, IN – Feb 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Doctor Helms has been delivering high quality foot and ankle care in the greater Indianapolis area since 1988. He completed his residency in 1988 at Mt Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American...read more
  • Podiatry

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  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Michael J Helms DPM LLC9240 N Meridian St Ste 260 Indianapolis, IN 46260
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hendricks Regional Health

      1000 E Main St
      Danville, IN 46122
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Indiana University Health North Hospital

      11700 N Meridian St
      Carmel, IN 46032
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Community Hospital North

      7150 Clearvista Dr
      Indianapolis, IN 46256
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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