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Dr. Ira Helfand M.D., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Ira Helfand M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(18)
1515 Allen St Springfield MA, 01118
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5/5

About

Dr. Ira Helfand is a family practitioner practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Helfand specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Helfand possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1977

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Ear Infection
  • Pain
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Tonsillitis

Dr. Ira Helfand M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1515 Allen St

1515 Allen St -
Springfield, MA 01118
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New patients: 978-249-3706, 413-783-9114
Fax: 413-782-0960, 978-249-0979

Dr. Ira Helfand M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Helfand


5.0

Based on 18 reviews

Dr. Ira Helfand M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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Continue straight onto Sumner Avenue 4113 ft
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Turn right onto Central Street 4069 ft
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