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        Specialties

        Primary: Pain Medicine Specialist

        Sub-Specialty: Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine

        Additional Specialties: Pain Management, Anesthesiology

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        General Info
        A graduate of Harvard College (magna cum laude) at Harvard University, and Tufts University, Dr. Helm is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, with a subspecialty certification in pain medicine. He has been practicing interventional pain management since 1982. A qualified medical evaluator, Dr. Helm works as a consultant and expert witness for multiple organizations. He serves in leadership positions with state-wide and national pain management societies, publishes, and lectures extensively. Dr. Helm has extensive experience with medical legal work, including both plaintiff and defense work. Dr. Helm has expertise in all areas of interventional pain management, including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), implantable devices, interventional procedures and opioid management. Dr. Helm has worked with a standard of care issues, causation, apportionment, appropriateness of care and future medical care relating to interventional pain management. He has had experience in many venues, including state and municipal courts and regulatory agencies including medical boards and district attorneys offices. Dr. Helm has published extensively about the safety of procedures and standard of care issues.
        Extra Phones

        Fax: (949) 462-3910

        TollFree: (855) 962-3621

        Payment method
        master card, visa, amex, cash, check, discover
        Languages
        Spanish
        AKA

        Standiford Helm, MD, MBA

        Dr. Standiford Helm

        Other Links

        https://www.thehelmcenter.com

        http://thehelmcenter.com

        Categories
        Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Anesthesiology, Physicians & Surgeons, Internal Medicine, Physicians & Surgeons, Pain Management

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        Kathryn W.

        07/15/2019

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        Excellent pain relief

        I've been a patient for over 15 years...his pain management skills are unparalleled...in fact, he's the only pain specialist I trust to perform epidurals on my spine.

        He's absolutely the best in Orange County!

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        Pat L.

        05/23/2019

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        Always good

        I have been coming here for years and my experience has always been great

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        Kathleen W.

        05/23/2019

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        Thank You All

        Been coming for several years and find everyone helpful and pleasant. A few bumps along the way, but always taken care of in a satisfactory way. Appreciate everyone from the reception desk,front and back office staff, Elia to Dr. Helm, and anyone in between that I missed. Thank you!

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        Garreth B.

        05/02/2019

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        office review

        Love your office personel, there very helpfull in assisting mr manage my back pain

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        William ". W.

        04/08/2019

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        I am lucky to have found this!

        I've been coming here for more than 5 years and EVERYONE on staff have been so good to me.

        Dr. Helm is a great doctor. His bedside manner might not be the greatest but you can trust him to do the right thing for you. :-)

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        Anonymous

        03/12/2019

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        Success and Highly Recommened

        13 years of 180mg oxy 150microgram patch opiods in less than 3 months

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        Jim C.

        12/27/2018

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        Great doctor!

        I was referred to Dr Helm by another doctor and have been a patient for several years now. They take good care of me.

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        Anonymous

        12/20/2018

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        wonderful outcom

        i was not sure this was going to work for me making me stop my oral and patch pain meds made me angry because i was afraid of the pain that was destroying my life eventually i was despart for relief or i was goingh to end it all when a pain pump was suggest it was great literly saved my life i can not find words to say thank you ihave a new life and it is wonderful thankyou to everyone from the bottom of my heart

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        D. C.

        12/17/2018

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        I have seen the Dr for several years and trust his care that has been provided for me

        I have referred several of my friends & colleagues over the years.

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        Paul R.

        12/11/2018

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        Dr Helm and staff are so friendly and professional

        Dr Helm and his staff Elia,Tina,Rose,Kim And Chrissy are so nice and friendly. They make me feel welcome and valued. I have been here for over a year and have always had a great experience. My pain is under control and I can live the life I want now!!!!

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        Details

        Phone: (949) 462-0560

        Address: 24902 Moulton Pkwy Ste 200, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

        Website: https://www.thehelmcenter.com

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