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Dr. Dale Helman, MD

Dr. Dale Helman, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Dale Helman, MD is a neurologist in Salinas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Helman has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

256 San Jose St Ste A Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 757-5149

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Helman is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

Dr. Helman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Helman specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Helman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helman

4.1

35 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Joanna Smith – Sep 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cole – Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen Tanner – Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marissa Garza in Salinas, CA – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane Hicks in Monterey – Feb 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Be Be in Salinas, CA – Dec 27, 2015
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biography

Dr. Dale Helman, MD is a neurologist in Salinas, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Helman has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Mayo Grad School Med/mayo Fndn|university Of Mn Affil Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Helman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Central California Neurology Medical Corp.256 San Jose St Ste A Salinas, CA 93901
    1
    Office337 El Dorado St Ste B1 Monterey, CA 93940
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

      23625 Holman Hwy
      Monterey, CA 93940
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

      450 E Romie Ln
      Salinas, CA 93901
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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