Michael Helms
South Bend,IN
Summary
Compassionate Family Physician with many years of exemplary service in medicine. Dedicated to providing excellent care and service to high volume of patients daily. Determined team player collaborates with other medical staff to devise effective treatment solutions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Physician
Everside Healthcare
South Bend, Indiana
08.2016 - Current
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries via telephone or email.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
- Monitored the progress of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, providing guidance on diet, exercise and medication regimens.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on assessment results, medical history and current condition.
- Prescribed medications according to patient needs.
- Followed up with patients to ensure effective treatments were being followed through.
- Instructed and counseled patients regarding preventive health care, lifestyle changes, self-care skills and use of prescribed medications or therapies.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for further evaluation or treatment.
- Participated in community outreach programs educating the public about preventative health care measures.
Family Physician
St. Joseph's Physician Network
South Bend, Indiana
07.1992 - 08.2016
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions to patients of all ages.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from local hospitals or urgent care centers.
- Served as a primary point of contact for patient questions or concerns regarding their health status.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
- Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications, preventive health measures, medication management, and other healthcare strategies.
- Followed up with patients post hospital discharge to ensure proper healing process was taking place at home.
- Conducted physical examinations including ordering lab tests, diagnostics, and imaging studies as needed.
- Counseled patients on diet, exercise, hygiene, nutrition, emotional well-being and other health issues.
- Prescribed medications for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
Education
Family Practice Physician - Family Practice Residency
St. Joseph's Medical Center
South Bend, IN07-1992
M.D. - Medicine
Indiana University Medical School
Indianapolis, IN05-1989
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-1985
Skills
- Disease determination
- Treatment Plan Development
- Test Results Interpretation
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive medicine
- Patient-centered care
Affiliations
- Bicycling
- Waterskiing
- Trombone Player
Certification
- Board Certified in Family Medicine since 1992
Timeline
Family Physician
Everside Healthcare
08.2016 - Current
Family Physician
St. Joseph's Physician Network
07.1992 - 08.2016
Family Practice Physician - Family Practice Residency
St. Joseph's Medical Center
M.D. - Medicine
Indiana University Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Purdue University