Dr. Thomas Helpenstell M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
1625 Mottman Rd Sw Suite A Olympia WA, 98512About
Dr. Thomas Helpenstell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Helpenstell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Helpenstell tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- ORTHOPEDIC & FRACTURE CLIN, EUGENE, OR 1991
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