
Dr. Mark Helfand MD
Hospitalist
Portland Vamc P3med 3710 Sw Us Veterans Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Mark Helfand is a hospitalist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Helfand specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Helfand manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Helfand works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1984
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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