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Dr. Kenneth Helmer, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Conroe, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Kenneth Helmer, MD

Dr. Kenneth Helmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Conroe, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from UT Medical School - Houston and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. Dr. Helmer, completed a residency at UT Medical School - Houston. Patients rated Dr. Helmer an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Helmer works at North Pines Surgical Specialists in Conroe, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Ileus and Traumatic Brain Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Helmer's Office Locations

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    North Pines Surgical Specialists
    508 Medical Center Blvd Ste 150, Conroe, TX 77304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Ileus
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Tracheal Surgery
Appendicitis
Constipation
Intestinal Obstruction
Rib Fracture
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Kenneth Helmer, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1497785356
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UT Medical School - Houston
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • UT Medical School - Houston
    Residency
    Internship
    • UT Medical School - Houston
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UT Medical School - Houston
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

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

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

    Dr. Helmer works at North Pines Surgical Specialists in Conroe, TX. View the full address on Dr. Helmer’s profile.

    Dr. Helmer has seen patients for Ileus and Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Helmer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Helmer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helmer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Helmer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Helmer 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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