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Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD

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(Dr. Douglas L. Helm, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Professional interests include: DIEP flap reconstruction, reconstructive surgery, hand fracture, and more.
101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190

Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD is a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD is affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, South Shore Health and MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL INC.

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Office Locations

101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
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70 Pleasant Street Plastic Surgery Division
Weymouth, MA 02190
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Some issues Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery
decompression surgery
nerve decompression surgery
nerve procedures
nerve surgery
open carpal tunnel surgery
peripheral nerve decompression surgery
peripheral nerve surgery

In 2023, Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 282
emergency care 20
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 206
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 47
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 26
Dementia 16
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 288
emergency care 13
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30
plastic surgery procedures 32
reconstructive surgery 32
tissue transfer 32
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 330
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 546
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 112
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
doctor visit 247
excision 14
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67
plastic surgery procedures 19
reconstructive surgery 19
tissue transfer 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 170
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 45
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 280
excision 14
hospital care 70
inpatient care 70
plastic surgery procedures 27
reconstructive surgery 27
tissue transfer 27
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 54
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 21
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 16
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 461
excision 16
hospital care 89
inpatient care 89

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 137
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 62
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Dementia 19
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 484
hospital care 37
injections 14
inpatient care 37
minor procedures 16
nerve procedures 16
open surgery 16
upper extremity surgery 16
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 326
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 42
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 13
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2020 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 355
minor procedures 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 235
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 32
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 9
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 382
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 166
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 35
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 21
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2022 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 448
injections 17
minor procedures 12
nerve procedures 13
open surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 172
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 32
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA during 2023 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 11
doctor visit 432
injections 15
nerve procedures 11
open surgery 11
upper extremity surgery 11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 174
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 46
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and cancer.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 16
Dementia 6
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Weymouth, MA were inpatient care, hospital care, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
decompression surgery 13
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 333
emergency care 16
excision 14
hospital care 51
injections 15
inpatient care 51
minor procedures 13
nerve procedures 13
open surgery 13
plastic surgery procedures 26
reconstructive surgery 26
tissue transfer 26
upper extremity surgery 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 176
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 222
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 91
85 and over 46
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 11
Cancer 19

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
South Shore Health
MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Laurence Helm, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
KCI USA, Inc $800 VAC ULTA
$800
Mentor Worldwide LLC $91 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer
$76 		MemoryGel Breast Implants
$15
MEDELA LLC $48
$48
Sientra, Inc. $47 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT
$47
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $25 INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX
$25
Other $37 VAC VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
$22
$15
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $800
Food and Beverage $248

Biography

Dr. Douglas Helm sees patients in Weymouth, MA and South Weymouth, MA. His medical specialties are plastic surgery and hand surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: hand arthritis, breast cancer, and cosmetic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with South Shore Health, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Helm graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Helm has an open panel in Weymouth, MA according to Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

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