Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD
Dr. Richard Helmer IV, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Waco, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303B Waco, TX 76712Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Helmer IV specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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- Explained conditions well
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
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How was your experience with Dr. Helmer IV?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Helmer IV to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
biography
Richard Helmer IV, MD., FACS, is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with Ascension Providence in Waco, TX. Dr. Helmer is a 6th generation Texan, who lives with his wife and has 3 grown children. He graduated from Baylor in 1995....read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School, 2000
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Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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