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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
Hours may vary, please contact 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
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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46 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Helft was engaging , understanding, shared his thinking with me . It was my first meeting with him and was very pleased and felt heard.

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He listens and answers your questions. He explains your health clearly so you understand it.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Helft is a wonderful doctor -- very knowledgable, kind and reassuring. I feel very comfortable with him.

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    LIke his style

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very informative and patient

    • Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He's a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable doctor

    • Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Excellent health care and knowledge in his medical field.

    • Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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.

    • Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Very professional

    • Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Competent and caring

    • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
    • Verified Review

    just a pleasant person

    • Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Everything explained, friendly, helpful.

    • Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Polite,professional,clearly spoken

    • Reviewed on 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

    • Reviewed on 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.

    • Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
    • Verified Review

    competent, communicates

    • Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

    • Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
    • Verified Review

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

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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 list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 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)