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May 27, 2016

General Surgeon Michelle Helms, MD, Joins Cooley Dickinson

May 27, 2016

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Michelle Helms, MD

For immediate release: May 27, 2016

NORTHAMPTON – Holly Michaelson, MD, and nurse practitioner Casey Fowler are pleased to announce that Michelle Helms, MD, has joined Cooley Dickinson Medical Group General Surgical Care. Helms comes to the practice, located at 22 Atwood Drive from Halifax Surgical Associates in South Boston, Virginia.

Training and Medical Interests

Helms earned her medical degree from Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School. She completed a general surgery internship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a general surgery residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey.

Helms’ particular surgical interests include benign and malignant breast conditions, thyroid and parathyroid disease, skin cancers, gallbladder disease, colon and rectal conditions, emergency surgical maladies, hernias, and wounds, and laparoscopic surgery in general.

Care Philosophy

“I enjoy creating a reassuring and comfortable experience for my patients that is founded on mutual trust and respect,” Helms said in a written statement. “I want to exceed expectations with each interaction, and my goal is to achieve the very best outcomes. I very much look forward to serving new patients, providing excellent care, and integrating into a wonderful community.”

Helms’ particular surgical interests include benign and malignant breast conditions, thyroid and parathyroid disease, skin cancers, gallbladder disease, colon and rectal conditions, emergency surgical maladies, hernias, and wounds, and laparoscopic surgery in general.

To make an appointment with Michele Helms, MD, call General Surgical Care at 413-584-4637.