Helton, Rich D.O.

Professional Information

My goal as a physician is to treat the patient first, not the diagnosis. Being from rural Oklahoma, I strive to give back to the patients in these communities, which are often underserved by specialists. I enjoy working closely with patients and their families to explain complex medical problems and their treatment in an easy to understand way, allowing us to develop a plan, as a team, to give the most up-to-date care available in pulmonology and critical care medicine. Here at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, we are equipped to treat a variety of patients and provide a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to medicine. I look forward to meeting and building a strong relationship with the patients of Oklahoma.

Medical School

• Oklahoma State University – Tulsa, OK

Postgraduate Training

• Internal Medicine Residency – University of Florida

Fellowships

• Pulmonary and Critical Care – University of Oklahoma

Professional Societies

• American Thoracic Society
• American College of Chest Physicians
• Society of Critical Care Medicine

Personal Description

Dr. Helton enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and golf.