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Dr. Gerald Helms, MD

Dr. Gerald Helms, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Helms, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Blairsville, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and Northside Hospital Cherokee. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Northside Thoracic Surgery - Blairsville

308 Deep South Farm Rd Ste 200 Blairsville, GA 30512

Make an Appointment

(404) 252-9063

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Helms specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Helms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helms

4.2

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Kristin in Cartersville, GA – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Shelley Higman is a graduate of PNWU and a fifth generation Washingtonian. After attaining her undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Spanish, Dr. Higman became a professional oil painter, an after-school program director and later opened up...read more

biography

Gerald Helms, MD, FACS, FCCP is a thoracic surgeon at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Surgical Associates in Santa Fe, NM.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of New Mexico

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of New Mexico

    Residency Hospital

  • Usc

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Northside Thoracic Surgery - Blairsville

Northside Thoracic Surgery - Blairsville308 Deep South Farm Rd Ste 200 Blairsville, GA 30512
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CHRISTUS St. Vincent Surgical Associates

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Surgical Associates1631 Hospital Dr Ste 240 Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd
    Canton, GA 30115
    Recipient of 13
    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

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center

    455 Saint Michaels Dr
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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