Dr. Robert James Helgren MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3366 Oakdale Ave N Suite 315 Minneapolis MN, 55422About
Dr. Robert Helgren practices Geriatric Medicine in Minneapolis, MN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Helgren works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1986
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Venous Insufficiency
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Peripheral Artery
- Schizophrenia
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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