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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO

General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Christopher Helak, DO
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
Dr. Christopher Helak, DO
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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO

General Surgery* Age 45
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Wilmington, NC. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Pender Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System. At present, Dr. Helak received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Helak is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Healthy Blue
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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Care PPO
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    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Miles Surgical Pllc
    1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 300, Wilmington, NC 28403
  2. 2 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Hospital
    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
  3. 3 Walters Surgical Assoc. PA
    220 JEFFERSON ST, Whiteville, NC 28472

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Aug 02, 2023
Great experience, very knowledgeable. Truly Lifesaving.
Jayne J — Aug 02, 2023
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General Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Helak, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helak's profile.

Dr. Christopher Helak, DO is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Pender Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Helak, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC

  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System

    500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC