

Dr. John Helzberg, MD
Dr. John Helzberg, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Helzberg has extensive experience in Liver Disease. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke's East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic (Transplant)
4321 Washington St Ste 4000B Kansas City, MO 64111Make an Appointment
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Dr Helzberg has been at Saint Luke's for more than 25 years. He strives to deliver compassionate, optimal medical care to patients. He is board certified in gastroenterology.biography
Dr. Helzberg has been at Saint Luke's for more than 25 years. He strives to deliver compassionate, optimal medical care to patients. He is board certified in gastroenterology.Gastroenterology
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Yale-new Haven Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Of Kansas Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
Medical School, 1980
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Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic (Transplant)
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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