Dr. Richard Hellman, MD
Dr. Richard Hellman, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Hellman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening, Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, and Thyroid Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Kansas Hospital and Lee's Summit Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1250 Kansas City, MO 64116Make an Appointment
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Dr. Hellman has been a leader and innovator in the practice of diabetes care and also in the areas of patient safety and performance measurement both locally and internationally. Throughout his 50-plus years in medicine, he has emphasized a patient-cenEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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University Of Kansas Hospital
Residency HospitalRosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Medical SchoolUniversity Kans Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1972University Of Kansas Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1967
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Learn more about medical license public record checkUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Professor
He was named a Distinguished Reviewer for Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association that is considered to be the leading clinical diabetes journal in the world. He was also asked to join the editorial board of Diabetes Care. In addition reviewing medical manuscripts, Dr. Hellman
Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Chicago Medical School, 2000
Named Best Doctor in America by Ingram's Magazine, 2000
Dr. Hellman was named a Distinguished Reviewer for Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association that is consider to be the leading clinical diabetes journal in the world., 2007
Outstanding Clinical Endocrinologist Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2016
Dr. Hellmanreceived special recognition by the Kansas City Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 2007
Inaugural Innovation Award, 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean14% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
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 would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View 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
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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