Dr. Thomas Helm, MD


Physician
Allergy

Allergy and Asthma Care, P.A.
12000 Elm Creek Boulevard Suite 200
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
For an appointment, call (763) 420-1010
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About Dr. Thomas Helm, MD

Dr. Helm was a general pediatrician in Bloomington for 10 years before undertaking Allergy-Clinical Immunology training at the University of Minnesota. He grew up in St. Paul and attended St. John’s University and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He serves on the In-service Examination Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He is currently Vice President of the Minnesota Allergy Society and Minnesota Asthma Coalition. Dr. Helm teaches at the University of Minnesota. With special expertise in food allergies, he serves as Medical Director for the Food Allergy Support Group of Minnesota. He is married and has two young daughters. His hobbies include hiking, camping and archery.

Patient Education Resources

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