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Dr. David Helton, MD

Dr. David Helton, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Helton, MD is a pediatrician in Chattanooga, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Univeristy Of Florida in 1985. He is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 302
Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Parkridge East Hospital

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Galen Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Galen Internal Medicine & Pediatrics1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 302 Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Dr. Helton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helton

2.7
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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3 star
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I used to see Dr. Helton and was often disappointed that he didn't ask me questions to find out more about my health. Whenever I asked questions, his replies were flippant and not very helpful. I'm an asthma patient and after two years, he still didn't remember that about me. He always seemed to want to write a script and be on his way. Only after a visit for a physical, and he spent a whopping 2 minutes with me, did I decide to look for another PCP.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 25, 2020
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As soon as he show up, he is already ready to out. I took the record from ER and he is not even look at it then he gave me anti biotic without checking lung sound or check ear/throat. Found out by other doctor that I do not need it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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My family has been seeing Dr. Helton since we moved here in 1995, the year he opened his practice. He is a wonderful doctor, very knowledgeable and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sara Bridges in Ringgold, GA – Jul 09, 2017
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Wonderful and caring Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lachelle in Chattanooga, TN – Jun 07, 2017
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I've gone to dr Helton for almost 20 years now and he is the absolute best doctor. So knowledgeable and thorough but also works fast. He is such a popular doctor, however, that sometimes it can be difficult to make an appointment with him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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H in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 28, 2016
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biography

Dr. David Helton, MD is a pediatrician in Chattanooga, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Univeristy Of Florida in 1985. He is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Univeristy Of South Florida Tampa Fl

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Univeristy Of South Florida Tampa Fl

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Univeristy Of Florida

    Medical School, 1985
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd
    Chattanooga, TN 37412
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

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