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Dr. James Helmer, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Dr. James Helmer, MD
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Dr. James Helmer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ventura, CA.
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Dr. James Helmer, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Helmer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ventura, CA.

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Dr. James Helmer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Ventura, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2000 and completed a residency at Natividad Medical Center University Ca San Francisco.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center and Modoc Medical Center. At present, Dr. Helmer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Helmer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Helmer is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Hillmont Psychiatric Center
    3291 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 652-6100
  2. 2 Last Frontier Pharmacy
    1111 N Nagle St, Alturas, CA 96101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 233-7037
  3. 3 Office
    300 Hillmont Ave Ste 201, Ventura, CA 93003
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • My goal is to provide comprehensive, personalized healthcare by taking into account the "whole person", that is, the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects that comprise a person while being mindful of this context within the patient's family.

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Biography
  • Dr. James Helmer, MD is a family medicine specialist in Ventura, CA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2000. He specializes in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and more.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Natividad Medical Center University Ca San Francisco
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • San Francisco Vamc
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Helmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helmer's profile.

Dr. James Helmer, MD is affiliated with Ventura County Medical Center and Modoc Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Helmer, MD holds board certification in Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ventura County Medical Center

    300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA

  • Modoc Medical Center

    1111 N Nagle St, Alturas, CA