Dr. Derek Anthony Helton M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1200 Garden View Road Encinitas CA, 92024About
Dr. Helton graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency at UC San Diego. Dr. Helton was Chief Medical Resident ...
Education and Training
Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
UC Los Angeles, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
Medical Oncologist Medical Degree
Medical Director of North County Cancer Services Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Fellowships
- UC Los Angeles
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