SSM Health Medical Group
Richard Helfrey, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
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
St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital
Residency, 1994
Center for Orthopaedic Care, Inc.
Fellowship, 1995
UNT Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1989
Metropolitan Medical Center (DesPeres) - closed
Internship, 1990
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
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 Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
151 ratings,
42 reviews
6/18/2026
He is professional, compassionate and genuinely shows concern for my recovery.
6/14/2026
Richard Helfrey and the whole team are wonderful.
6/4/2026
Dr. Helfrey and his assistant took care of my issue immediately and I left with a future plan
5/28/2026
He's the BEST! So knowledgeable and explains things well
5/7/2026
I think he is tops in his field. I trust him and his judgement implicitly!
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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