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Dr. Thomas Helling Jr, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
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Map Pin Small Jackson, MS
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51 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Helling Jr, MD

Dr. Thomas Helling Jr, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MS. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 51 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine and is affiliated with Merit Health Madison and University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Helling Jr, completed a residency at St Lukes Hosp-Truman. Patients rated Dr. Helling Jr an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Helling Jr works at Practice in Jackson, MS with other offices in Canton, MS. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Helling Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children
    2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 984-5100
  2. 2
    Merit Health Madison
    161 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (601) 855-4000

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  • Merit Health Madison
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

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    About Dr. Thomas Helling Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    • 51 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Colorado
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    • St Lukes Hosp-Truman
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    • University of Kansas School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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