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Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Spencer, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD works in Spencer, IA as a Surgeon and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 2005. At present, Dr. Helmink has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Palo Alto County Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Helmink practices at Practice in Spencer, IA and has additional offices in Pocahontas, IA and Emmetsburg, IA.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Dakota Care HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MN Open Access
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Iowa Surgeons PC
    1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5, Spencer, IA 51301
  2. 2 Pocahontas Community Hospital
    606 NW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA 50574
  3. 3 Spencer Hospital
    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301
  4. 4 Palo Alto County Health System
    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

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Apr 04, 2019
Dr. Helmink took the time to carefully explain the procedure to me and was a good listener. I found him to be a genuine, caring individual, which seems to be more and more of a rarity among doctors nowadays.
— Apr 04, 2019
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    2005
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Helmink accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Helmink accepts here.

Dr. Helmink has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Helmink is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Helmink has been practicing as a Surgeon for 19 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital
  • Lakes Regional Healthcare
  • Avera Holy Family Hospital
  • Palo Alto County Hospital
  • Pocahontas Community Hospital

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)