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Steven Helft, MD

Steven Helft, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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45 reviews

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very informative and patient

  • Feb 4, 2026
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    He's a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable doctor

  • Jan 20, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent health care and knowledge in his medical field.

  • Jan 4, 2026
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    Because this is my 2nd colonoscopy he has performed for me, he cares, he remembered me from 3 years ago. All of the above creates trust in him.

  • Dec 27, 2025
    Verified Review

    great personality and sincere. Also he seems confident in his abilities

  • Dec 27, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is incredibly professional and efficient. Also accessible and understanding.

  • Dec 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very professional

  • Dec 20, 2025
    Verified Review

    Competent and caring

  • Dec 17, 2025
    Verified Review

    just a pleasant person

  • Dec 14, 2025
    Verified Review

    Everything explained, friendly, helpful.

  • Dec 9, 2025
    Verified Review

    Polite,professional,clearly spoken

  • Dec 9, 2025
    Verified Review

    Although colonoscopy is not my favorite experience, I would undoubtedly recommend Dr. Helft to anyone who has to undergo this procedure

  • Nov 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent caring doctor. Explains details of my procedure and answers any questions. Makes you feel like a patient not a number.

  • Nov 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    competent, communicates

  • Nov 22, 2025
    Verified Review

    He listens, is professional and very easy and comfortable communicating, understanding and addressing my medical needs.

  • Nov 15, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is friendly, thorough, funny, and he takes his time.

  • Nov 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    Because he’s the best

  • Nov 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    We’ll run operation

  • Nov 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    Truly a caring and honest doctor. Cares about the patient and has awesome bedside manner!!!! Explains everything

  • Nov 9, 2025
    Verified Review

    Made me feel at ease and answered my questions.A perfec Doctor

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  • About Steven Helft, MD

    Dr. Steven Helft is a board certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctors award recipient by Hudson Valley Magazine for multiple years.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Helft focuses on clear communication and collaborative care to help patients manage their digestive health with confidence.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 237400

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1497922553

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Residency

    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Glen Oaks)