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Dr. Standiford Helm, MD

Dr. Standiford Helm, MD

Pain Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Standiford Helm, MD is a pain medicine physician in Laguna Woods, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1977. He is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 82 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (82 reviews)

Practice

24902 Moulton Pkwy Ste 200 Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Telehealth available

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Dr. Helm's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helm

3.8

82 ratings, 53 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
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What could be improved
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Dec 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ray Thomson, MSW – Dec 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Beatrice M. – Jun 27, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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David F. – May 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Pat L. – May 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen W. – May 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Garreth B. – May 03, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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William ". W. – Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Anonymous – Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Sabrina P. – Jan 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Jim C. – Dec 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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Anonymous – Dec 21, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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D. C. – Dec 18, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Paul R. – Dec 12, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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France H. – Nov 16, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Diana S. – Oct 24, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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P. P. – Oct 04, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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V. B. – Sep 14, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

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...read more

biography

Dr. Standiford Helm II, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Laguna Woods, CA and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from Tufts University in 1977.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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  • Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Boston City Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1977
  • Harvard College

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Addiction Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Pacific Coast Pain MGMT. Center24902 Moulton Pkwy Ste 200 Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Office200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300 Orange, CA 92868
2

Practice

UCI Medical Center101 The City Dr S Orange, CA 92868
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    9% higher than the national average

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