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Dr. John S. Helfrich M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. John S. Helfrich M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(19)
101 W University Ave Champaign IL, 61820
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Helfrich practices Neurological Surgery in Champaign, IL. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Helfrich prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1969

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Sleep Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Psychosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Birth Defects
  • Aneurysm
  • Migraine
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Insomnia
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. John S. Helfrich M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 101 W University Ave

101 W University Ave -
Champaign, IL 61820
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New patients: 217-366-1200, 217-366-1266, 217-337-2310
Fax: 217-355-1145

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Patient Experience with Dr. Helfrich


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Dr. John S. Helfrich M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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