Richard Helfrey, DO

Orthopedic Surgery • 3 Locations

4.8 out of 5 –

SSM Health Orthopedics - Wentzville

801 Medical Drive, Suite 400 Wentzville, MO 63385

636-332-8455

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**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.

About Me

Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown
4.8
Overall Experience
4.9
Listened Carefully
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.7
Knew Medical History
4.8
Involved in Care Decisions
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.8 out of 5

172 ratings,

44 reviews

8/20/2026

He was very personable with great professionalism.

8/18/2026

I trust the doctors' judgements and concerns.

8/11/2026

Again when giving my rating he is awesome and like I mentioned prior he did an outstanding and awesome job. Definitely in my opinion a great surgeon and makes his patients feel comfortable. Appreciated it greatly cause I was concerned and he made me feel comfortable and that everything would be okay.

8/6/2026

He listened. That was very important to me

8/5/2026

Very helpful and caring