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Dr. Jody Helms, MD

Dr. Jody Helms, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jody Helms, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bristol, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Johnston Memorial Hospital and Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 400E Bristol, TN 37620

Make an Appointment

(423) 844-5400

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Helms is affiliated with Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Helms is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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. Helms specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Helms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helms

3.7

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donald Mitchell – Mar 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia Stanley – Jun 21, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Voyne Boggs – Jun 08, 2022
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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
Helpful
Wanda Mitchell – May 10, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LS – Mar 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phaser – Mar 06, 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
Charles Clay – Jan 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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janie perkins – May 08, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bristol – Nov 03, 2018
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barry Harrington in Rural Retreat, VA – Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Spine in Bristol, VA – Oct 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa Monaco in Bristol, TN – Sep 17, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carnis E. Compton in Lebanon, VA – May 31, 2016
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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
25 people found this helpful
Helpful
Venable Deel in Bristol Tn – Dec 30, 2015
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biography

Dr. Jody Helms, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bristol, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Johnston Memorial Hospital and Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee / Chattanooga

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Helms is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Highlands Neurosurgery PC1 Medical Park Blvd Ste 400E Bristol, TN 37620
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • SMYTH County Community Hospital

      245 Medical Park Dr
      Marion, VA 24354

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

      92%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Johnston Memorial Hospital

      16000 Johnston Memorial Dr
      Abingdon, VA 24211
      Recipient of 3
      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Bristol Regional Medical Center

      1 Medical Park Blvd
      Bristol, TN 37620

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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