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Dr. Teresa Helsten, MD

Hematology*
3.8 (10)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Teresa Helsten, MD

Dr. Teresa Helsten, MD is a Hematology Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Hematology, has 26 years of experience. They graduated from University of California at Berkeley and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Helsten, completed a residency at University Ca San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Helsten an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Helsten works at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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. Helsten's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ucsd Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 471-9186
  2. 2
    UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  3. 3
    Office
    9400 Campus Point Dr Fl 3, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 249-3249
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    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100
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    Ucsd Heath Care
    3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 822-6100

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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    About Dr. Teresa Helsten, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1265408678
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Ca San Diego Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California at Berkeley
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Helsten accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Helsten. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helsten.

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