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Dr. Robert Helm, MD

Dr. Robert Helm, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Robert Helm, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Portsmouth, NH. Dr. Helm has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures. He is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 5 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Accepting New PatientsTelehealth Available
333 Borthwick Ave Ste 402
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Locations

Coastal Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Portsmouth

Coastal Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Portsmouth333 Borthwick Ave Ste 402 Portsmouth, NH 03801
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Helm specializes in the areas of General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Helm's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helm

5.0
25 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Unquestionably the Best
Dr. Helm is a perfectionist. If you are having open-heart surgery, as I did, you want a perfectionist. You can travel to New York, Boston, or anywhere else to find the “top surgeon”, and you will find no one better than Dr. Helm.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Roger Wiegley – Jul 11, 2023
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Extremely competent
Made quadruple bypass sound routine. Everything went well and I had a quick recovery; went home in three days. After 9 weeks things are going well.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John A. – Jul 21, 2022
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Would gladly recommend Dr. Helm to family and friends. He is the Best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Nottingham, NH – Jun 29, 2019
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Dr. Helms seems to be one of Those rare ones who excels at his surgical art. this was only my first visit so I can’t say that everything went well. But to be very honest, I am facing Triple or Quadruple bypass surgery and I am scared half to death. Just something about him comforted me and Calmedamy fears.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 27, 2019
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Extremely pleased with Dr. Helm. His explanation of what he was going to do and his attention to my concerns were greatly appreciated. The office staff were more than willing and able to assist me with any questions that I had. It was a very uplifting experience for me. Stanley Drelick, Union, NH
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2019
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Down to earth, straight forward, professional & takes the time to answer all your questions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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ME – Nov 28, 2018
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Dr Helm and his office staff are extremely helpful, kind, and friendly. He once again reassured me and eased my mind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Donna Hynes in Rochester, NH – Oct 21, 2018
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When we were on vacation my fiancé had a heart attack. Without knowing a hospital or heart doctor in the area we were blessed to end up at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a short cardio catheterization at the great little hospital in Exerter NH. Dr Helm accepted Bill as his patient while his procedure was shared with him. Dr. Helm is a brilliant heart surgeon with wonderful bedside manner. His team is just as wonderful and explained everything to me in terms I understood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Bonnie Cole in Maryville, TN – Aug 24, 2018
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Dr. Helm is an experienced surgeon and very knowledgeable regarding cardiac disease. I would recommend him to both family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2018
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Dr Helm is a very personable surgeon. He explains in detail and answered all of my concerns
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Stuart Rasque in Eliot, ME – Oct 12, 2017
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Dr. Helm has bedside manner plus, he's attentive to family concerns as well as patient's concerns. His concern was genuine and he was very attentive. My husband was very impressed with the ease of communication with Dr. Helm and how he explained everything that was going on in a way that a distraught family could understand and garner comfort and strength.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2017
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Dr. Helm and his surgical team are as professional a group one would want to oversee a major heart procedure. Throughout the process, from pre-op tests to post-op follow through, the Helm team was nothing less than great. My wife and I are very pleased with our choice and highly recommend Dr. Helm.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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John J. Adams in Wolfeboro, NH – Mar 01, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Treat patients as if they were my own family.

biography

Robert E. Helm, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon practicing at Coastal Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where he serves as the chief of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. The Hospital is home...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Residency Hospital

  • Colgate University

    Medical School

  • Cornell University

    Medical School

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital

    333 Borthwick Ave
    Portsmouth, NH 03801
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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