Dr. Debra J Helper M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
550 N. University Blvd Uh 2440 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Debra Helper is a gastroenterologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Helper specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Helper performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- PSC in UC: is it or is it not a risk factor for the development of neoplasia?
- Wide angle colonoscopy with a prototype instrument: impact on miss rates and efficiency as determined by back-to-back colonoscopies.
- Screening for Barrett's esophagus in colonoscopy patients with and without heartburn.
- Medical management of Crohn's disease: a guide for radiologists.
- Myeloproliferative disorders in patients with inflammatory bowel disease on anti-TNF-α therapy: report of two cases and review of the literature.
- Risk Factors for Rescue Therapy in Crohn's Patients Maintained on Infliximab After Withdrawal of the Immunomodulator: A Long-Term Follow-Up.
- Distribution of isoelectric variants of the 17,000-dalton myosin light chain in mammalian smooth muscle.
- Diastolic collapse of the right ventricle with cardiac tamponade: an echocardiographic study.
- Colonoscopic miss rates of adenomas determined by back-to-back colonoscopies.
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- Ashlei k.
My experience with Dr. Debra Helper. Very professional, yet very caring, kind. Makes it known she truly cares about every single patient. She trusts that her patients know their body. That was so important to me. She got me into remission. An amazing Doctor and person!!
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