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Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Medical Oncology*

4.5 (8)

Vista, CA

Accepting new patients

24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Dr. Derek Helton, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Vista, CA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-city Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Helton an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Helton works at UC San Diego Cancer Center in Vista, CA with other offices in Encinitas, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Lymphocytosis, Thrombocytosis and Leukocytosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Helton's Office Locations

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UC San Diego Cancer Center
910 Sycamore Ave Ste 370, Vista, CA 92081 Directions (760) 536-7737
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UCSD Cancer Center
1200 Garden View Rd Ste 200, Encinitas, CA 92024 Directions (760) 536-7700

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UC San Diego Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Tri-city Medical Center

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Specialties*

Medical Oncology
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Years of Experience

24 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

NPI Number

1801992839

Education & Certifications

Medical Education

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology

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Is Dr. Derek Helton, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Derek Helton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Helton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Derek Helton, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Helton accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Derek Helton, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Helton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Derek Helton, MD work with?

Dr. Helton works at UC San Diego Cancer Center in Vista, CA with other offices in Encinitas, CA. View the full addresses on Dr. Helton’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Derek Helton, MD treats?

Dr. Helton has seen patients for Lymphocytosis, Thrombocytosis and Leukocytosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Helton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Derek Helton, MD speak?

Dr. Helton speaks Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Derek Helton, MD in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Helton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helton.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Helton, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Helton appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Overview of Dr. Derek Helton, MD

Dr. Helton's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

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