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Dr. Derek Anthony Helton M.D., Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Derek Anthony Helton M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(16)
910 Sycamore Ave Suite 270 Vista CA, 92081
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5/5

About

Dr. Helton graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency at UC San Diego. Dr. Helton was Chief Medical Resident ...

Education and Training

Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA Medical Degree

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree

UC Los Angeles, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree

Medical Oncologist Medical Degree

Medical Director of North County Cancer Services Medical Degree

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • UC Los Angeles  

Dr. Derek Anthony Helton M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 910 Sycamore Ave Suite 270

910 Sycamore Ave Suite 270 -
Vista, CA 92081
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New patients: 818-364-3205, 760-598-1700, 760-536-7737

UC San Diego Health - Encinitas: Garden View - Cancer Services

1200 Garden View Road -
Encinitas, CA 92024
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New patients: 760-536-7700

UC San Diego Health

200 West Arbor Dr -
San Diego, CA 92103
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Patient Experience with Dr. Helton


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Dr. Derek Anthony Helton M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist 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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