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Harold William Helmke, III

Harold William Helmke, III, MD

4.9317 ratings, 30 reviews

Interventional CardiologyStructural Heart Disease CardiologyCardiology

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 225-767-3900

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Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Harold William Helmke, III

About The Provider

Dr. Helmke earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1995. Following this, he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University Hospital, and went on to complete fellowships in cardiology at the University of North Carolina Hospital and interventional cardiology at the University of Florida. Dr. Helmke joined Louisiana Cardiology Associates in 2002 and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

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Locations

  1. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - LCA XRAY
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    • fax: 225-766-2226
  2. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - NUCLEAR CARDIO
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    • fax: 225-766-2226
  3. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - TILT TABLE
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    • fax: 225-766-2226
  4. Louisiana Cardiology AssociatesD
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    • fax: 225-766-2226
  5. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LIVINGSTON
  6. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Louisiana Cardiology Associates
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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  7. (CAQH registration only non-MC) Louisiana Cardiology Assoicates at Baton Rouge General
  8. Louisiana Cardiology Associates - Baton Rouge General
    • 8595 Picardy Avenue, Medical Tower 1, Suite 202, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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  9. Louisiana Cardiology Associates-Prairieville
    • 17609 Old Jefferson Highway, Suite C, Prairieville, LA 70769
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  10. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE-PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CLINIC
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 8001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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  11. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE-ADVANCED CARDIAC PROGRAM
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 8001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: University of Florida - School of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, 2002
    • Fellowship: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001
    • Residency: Emory University - School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1998
    • Medical/Professional Education: McGovern Medical School, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995

    Board Certifications

    • Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002
    • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001

    Insurance

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    • Aetna Better Health
    • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • BCBS (All Products)
    • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • Coventry National/First Health CCN
    • Gilsbar 360
    • Health Leaders Network
    • Healthy Blue
    • Humana (All Products)
    • Humana Military/Tricare
    • Integrated Health Plan
    • LA HealthCare Connections
    • Louisiana Medicaid
    • LWCC
    • Medicare
    • Mississippi Medicaid
    • Multiplan/PHCS
    • New Directions
    • People's Health
    • PGBA
    • Shared Health
    • Three Rivers
    • TriWest
    • UHC Community
    • UHC Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare (All Products)
    • USA MCO
    • Vantage
    • Wellcare
    • Woman's Hospital
    • Zelis

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    317 ratings, 30 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

    Provider explained things clearly
    Provider showed concern
    Provider included you in decisions
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
    Provider discussed treatment options
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/31/2026

      Great! Even took a few minutes to talk about our activities & his. First Class Doctor in personality, friendlyness and most important his knowledge and "down to earth" discussion To us.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/25/2026

      Dr. Helmke always listens and is concerned about my health

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/16/2026

      Dr Helmke has been very caring and professional. I highly recommend him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2026

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/10/2026

      Couldn't be more pleased.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2026

      Dr. Helmke is always professional, informative, knowledgeable and helpful in every area!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2026

      Dr. Helmke is always compassionate, informative, professional, respectful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2026

      Professional, friendly, and showed genuine concern for my well-being. Dr. Helmke is much appreciated.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/2/2026

      Dr. Helmke was very much assisting in my treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/8/2026

      Dr Helmke is the BEST!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2026

      Very focused on me as opposed to a screen.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2026

      Very involved conversations,in a question/answer period. Well done.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/19/2026

      Dr Helmke is excellent and I see him by choice. I'd recommend him to anyone

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2025

      No problems with Doctor Hellmke. He was thorough, professional and went over my lab work and EKG

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2025

      Dr Helmke is an excellent doctor and anlways annswers any questions I have in a thoughtful and thorough manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2025

      Dr Helmke is wonerfull to visit. Explains everything

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2025

      Dr Helmke always provides excellent healthcare. He is patient and knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2025

      Excellent Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2025

      Dr Helmke and his staff is usually on time, knowledgeable and very helpful!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2025

      Dr. Helmke is an outstanding doctor, very professional, very easy to deal with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/27/2025

      Everything went well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2025

      I would gladly give comments to my friends.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2025

      Very good across the board is clear

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2025

      Dr Helmke is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/23/2025

      Dr. Always takes time discussing any concerns you may have and discusses any treatment if needed. I would definitely recommend this Dr.To my family and friends.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2025

      Dr Helmke does an excellent job. Good bedside manner - listens and addresses concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2025

      I am very happy and pleased with Dr. Helmke and have been and will continue to recommend him to all of my family & friends.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2025

      Doctor was courteous, professional and cordial. Went over my chart, medication and answered all my questions completely

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2025

      My doctor explained everything to me about my heart condition thanks to doctors Helmke.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2025

      Excellent