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Dr. Melissa Helms, MD

Dr. Melissa Helms, MD

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Helms, MD is an internist in Evergreen, CO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA HealthONE Swedish and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

32065 Castle Ct Ste 100 Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-3359

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Helms specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Helms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helms

4.1
48 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr. Helms was my first Internist for my needs in getting older required more specialization. Dr. Helms is and has been my PCP for many years and works with a outstanding team at New West Physicians. She as the rest of the team there are always attentive, compassionate and thorough in her diagnosis. With me she has to be blunt and to the point which I totally appreciate. And she does understand my sense of humor. Thanks Dr Helms
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Craig Deehring – Jul 04, 2019
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She has been a great doctor. Thorough exams and listens well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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She is extremely easy to talk to. When something comes up on my physical, we talk about it together. I feel she truly enjoys medicine and helping her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dan in CO – Jul 06, 2018
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Terrible doctor. Very discriminatory if you take any kind of pain medication. I have been on trmamadol safely and responsibly for ten years. Started experiencing panic attacks again which haven’t in years. She gave me a very hard time about asking for rescue meds...low low dose Xanax and only five of them for 2.5 week durations. She also snuck in a drug screening on me without my knowledge. Said she wanted to just test my blood for typical yearly screenings and thyroid. She was discriminatory.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2018
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By far the best doctor's office I've ever been to..I have seen both Dr. Kelly and Dr. Helms as well there excellent nurse practitioners in my 4 years as a patient. They have always been kind, compassionate, and most importantly SMART! Both doctors have uncovered health "mysteries" no one else could and I love the fact that they give options, not just an immediate prescription for my symptoms, as that might not be the best solution. The staff is great, and I can always get in with and NP same-day
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Mar 17, 2017
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It's easy to come on here & slander a doc cause your visit may not have gone exactly how you hoped, or you didn't receive the drugs you 'wanted' and may not need. As someone in healthcare who knows first hand the things a hard working doctor may see on any given day, I want anyone reading this to know that the time I have spent at New West and with Dr. Helms has been a wonderful one, she always addresses the important issues and is one of the most understanding/caring docs I've ever had!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Tony in Denver, CO – Jun 08, 2016
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Dr. Helms listens well and takes the time to understand my concerns. The office is well run. Appointments are efficient and effective - on time and minimum wait times. E-mail and phone questions are responded to quickly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dee in Lakewood, CO – May 20, 2016
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I have been a patient of Dr. Helms for many years, and she has always been helpful and professional. She takes her time to listen to her patient and integrates her patient's needs into her treatment plan. I feel that she is a partner in managing my health, not just a doctor that is not vested in taking in consideration of what his or her patients' healthcare beliefs or expectations.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rose in Wheat Ridge, CO – Apr 03, 2016
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I was coming in for a surgical followup appt. and needed to talk about many concerns I had. Helms told me that all of my concerns could not be addressed at my appointment and that she had time to discuss the top two or three concerns. She was sorry and had to run. I would need to make another appointment to address to discuss other concerns. My appointment was at 4:15 and Ieft the office at 4:28. I was very disappointed when I left. My husband had never met Helms and suggested I find a new PCP.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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lakewood – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a primary care physician, I see myself as a key advocate for my patient's health working synergistically with them to achieve and maintain optimal wellness and quality of life. My goal is to meet the individual health care needs of each of my...read more

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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  • NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition Program - 2011-2014, 2011

  • 5280 Magazine, "Colorado's Top Doctors" (Internal Medicine), 2012

  • NCQA PPC-Patient Centered Medical Home, Level 3, 2012-2015, 2012

  • NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program - 2011-2014, 2011

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Locations

Practice

Office32065 Castle Ct Ste 100 Evergreen, CO 80439
1

Practice

Quest Diagnostics2801 Youngfield St Ste 120 Golden, CO 80401
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

    1719 E 19th Ave
    Denver, CO 80218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA HealthONE Swedish

    501 E Hampden Ave
    Englewood, CO 80113
    Recipient of 63
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center

    915 Highland Blvd
    Bozeman, MT 59715
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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