Dr. Derek Helton, MD
Oncology•Male•Age 49
Oncology
Dr. Derek Helton, MD is an oncology specialist in Vista, CA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Helton has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms, and Renal Neoplasms & Resection. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Derek Helton, MD
Oncology
Locations
UC San Diego Cancer Center
UCSD Cancer Center
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Helton
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Helton treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Helton treats other conditions, please contact the office at (760) 536-7737.
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Pancreatic oncology focuses on the management and treatment of pancreatic cancer through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted cancer therapy.Compare with other Pancreatic Neoplasms specialists.
Dr. Helton is experienced in the area of Pancreatic Neoplasms. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Renal Neoplasms & Resection
Renal oncology focuses on the management and treatment of kidney cancer through surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and chemotherapy.Compare with other Renal Neoplasms & Resection specialists.
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach cancer, liver cancer, and colon cancer, through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted cancer therapy.Compare with other Gastrointestinal Neoplasms specialists.
Dr. Helton is experienced in the area of Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Helton's conditions and procedures:
- Lymphocytosis
- Thrombocytosis
- Leukocytosis
- Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Amyloidosis
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anemia
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Astrocytoma
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lump
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Chordoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
- Coagulation Disorders
- Colorectal Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Endocrine Gland Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Eye Cancer
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemophilia
- Histiocytic Sarcoma
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hypercoagulable State
- Hypothalamus Cancer
- Immune Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Leukocytopenia
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Lymphosarcoma
- Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
- Male Breast Cancer
- Malignant Histiocytosis
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma
- Mediastinal Tumors
- Medulloblastoma
- Melanoma
- Meningiomas
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloma
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Nodular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- Peritoneal Cancer
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State
- Prostate Cancer
- Purpura
- Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
- Reticulosarcoma
- Retroperitoneum Cancer
- Schwannoma
- Secondary Malignancies
- Secondary Sideroblastic Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Systemic Amyloidosis
- Testicular Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thymomas
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
- Urinary Tract Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- von Willebrand Disease
- Vulvar Cancer
- Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
- Thoracentesis
Dr. Helton's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helton
4.5
Based on 8 ratings
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Oncology
- Hematology & Oncology
- Medical Oncology
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Medical School, 2000
- English
- Spanish
Common Questions and Answers
Please call the office to learn more. (760) 536-7737
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Does Dr. Derek Helton, MD accept new patients?
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What are Dr. Derek Helton, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Derek Helton, MD specializes in Gastrointestinal Neoplasms and Pancreatic Neoplasms. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Derek Helton, MD's office address?
Dr. Helton's office is located at 910 Sycamore Ave Ste 370, Vista, CA 92081. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Derek Helton, MD speak?
Dr. Derek Helton, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Helton is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
81% Patients that would definitely recommend, 11% higher than the national average
32 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
66% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% lower than the national average
55% Patients that would definitely recommend, 15% lower than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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