SSM Health Medical Group
Richard Helfrey, DO Orthopedic Surgery in Wentzville, MO

SSM Health Orthopedics - Wentzville
801 Medical Drive, Suite 400 Wentzville, MO 63385
**Specialty:** Foot and Ankle
Dr. Helfrey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty training in foot and ankle surgery. His special interests include ankle replacement, reconstruction of the foot and ankle, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Helfrey received his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed an internship with Metropolitan Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and orthopedic surgery residency at Deaconess Medical Center - West, St. Louis, Missouri. Following residency, Dr. Helfrey completed a fellowship in foot and ankle trauma from the Center for Orthopedic Care/Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Helfrey serves St. Charles County at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles and Lake St. Louis.
Dr. Helfrey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty training in foot and ankle surgery. His special interests include ankle replacement, reconstruction of the foot and ankle, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Helfrey received his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed an internship with Metropolitan Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and orthopedic surgery residency at Deaconess Medical Center - West, St. Louis, Missouri. Following residency, Dr. Helfrey completed a fellowship in foot and ankle trauma from the Center for Orthopedic Care/Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Helfrey serves St. Charles County at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles and Lake St. Louis.
About Me
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
UNT Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1989
Metropolitan Medical Center (DesPeres) - closed
Internship, 1990
St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital
Residency, 1994
Center for Orthopaedic Care, Inc.
Fellowship, 1995
Hospital Affiliations
ASC at Kisker - SJHSC Outpt Surg Ctr
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Foot and ankle reconstruction and arthroplasty
Foot injuries and disorders
Osteopathic medicine
Sports related injuries
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
186 ratings,
52 reviews
10/20/2026
He is wonderful. Always taking the time to explain everything to us in a manner that we understand and also listens to our concerns.
10/16/2026
was a wonderful dr all went perfect he no's what he's doing
10/15/2026
Highly recommend
10/13/2026
He is an awesome doctor that truly cares about his patients.
10/10/2026
He is a very caring Doctor and always asks me what I think or what I want to do before he tells me what he thinks and I like that
Map & Directions
SSM Health Orthopedics - Wentzville
801 Medical Drive, Suite 400 Wentzville, MO 63385
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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