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Dr. Badalin Helvink, MD

Dr. Badalin Helvink, MD

Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Badalin Helvink, MD is a psychiatrist in Poway, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Assam Med College and Hospital in 1992. She is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Helvink specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Helvink's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helvink

2.6
7 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
57%
57%

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Does not listen to patients and is quite rude. She would nod and scribble notes but did not actually pay attention to anything that I said. Totally worthless psychiatrist, you are better off talking to a wall, it will be more polite as well. Additionally, she up-coded the bill to my insurance (billing as a $700+ office visit for what should have been $150 inpatient consultation) and then additionally billed the insurance for a second visit (that never occurred) on the following day
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dan in Poway, CA – Jul 03, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Badalin Helvink, MD is a psychiatrist in Poway, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Assam Med College and Hospital in 1992. She is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway. She is accepting new patients.
  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Virginia Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Assam Med College And Hospital

    Medical School, 1992
  • Assam Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Palomar Health15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064
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Practice

Arch Health Partners15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400 Poway, CA 92064
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Cep America-Psychiatry Pc125 Vallecitos de Oro Ste A San Marcos, CA 92069
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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