Kristin D Helm, MD

Kristin D Helm, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.889552 average rating from 402 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Pembroke, MA
  • South Weymouth, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: University of Virginia GME Office, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2008
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center***, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Patient Feedback

4.889552 average rating from 402 reviews

  • I was seen in a timely manner

    2026-10-06

  • I drove 2 1/2 hours to see this Doctor. Dr. Helm is the Best ! I will do it again next year for my annual visit ?. Unless I have a need to see her before that.

    2026-10-04

  • My first visit with Dr Helm. She clearly had read my prior records and listened carefully to my answers to her questions.

    2026-10-03

  • Dr Helm has always been on top of all of my issues and concerns. She always has a plan in place to discuss at my appointment.

    2026-09-30

  • Dr . Helm ok

    2026-09-27

  • I always have a great respect for Dr. Helm and how she interacts on my appts and the advice she gives me!

    2026-09-27

  • I think Dr. Kristin helm is a wonderful endocrinologist. I have nothing negative to say about her. She's wonderful.

    2026-09-25

  • Great experience with Dr. Helm. She explained thoroughly my latest test results, listed to my concerns about my current medications and adjusted my medication accordingly based on lab data and my data from home testing.

    2026-09-23

  • Very thorough with information and helpful.

    2026-09-23

  • Dr. Helm explains all things clearly and completely. She is both warm, friendly and professional.

    2026-09-25

  • Very pleasant Explained things in layman's terms

    2026-09-23

  • Dr Helm was wonderful. She listened carefully to my medical issues. My questions were fully answered. As a new patient I felt heard and respected.

    2026-09-21

  • She's excellent. Explain everything in a way I can understand

    2026-09-20

  • Satisfied with my visit

    2026-09-20

  • She was the most comprehensive doctor I've seen. She explained everything on a level I could understand. Would highly recommend her.

    2026-09-20

  • Dr. Helm is very thorough. I am very confident when I see her and I have recommended her to others.

    2026-09-16

  • Everything that you asked covers anything that I could imagine I wouldn't go anywhere else and I have recommended people

    2026-09-13

  • Hi there. My experience overall was good. [redacted] she was lovely and did what I was looking for and that's all I have. Thank you.

    2026-09-11

  • Dr. Helm is very kind and feel very comfortable visiting her.

    2026-09-09

  • Dr. Helm explained a new medication to me that I will take and follow up in 3 months. She answered all of my questions.

    2026-09-09

  • It is always a pleasure to go to this site. Everyone is always so nice and professional and very caring.

    2026-09-09

  • Dr Helm is a fantastic doctor. Almost always on time. Up to date on my history and medications. Explains things very well. Very caring! She gets back quickly about any questions I have. Very easy to talk to! Everything I hope for in a doctor!

    2026-09-09

  • Dr. Helm is always a pleasure to see. She is thorough and always makes sure all my questions have been answered.

    2026-09-10

  • Always excellent.

    2026-09-09

  • Dr helm is very knowledgeable and listens to what I have to say.

    2026-09-06

  • Yes, I had a wonderful experience and she explained everything and asked me if I had any questions and spent a fair amount of time with me. I was impressed all around. Her assistant, the nurse, was wonderful, caring, thoughtful, just a great experience all around.

    2026-09-04

  • [redacted] The doctor was fabulous. I would definitely recommend.

    2026-09-04

  • Excellent

    2026-09-03

  • Dr Helm was very thorough and answered all my questions. I left the office elated with what she had to say.

    2026-09-02

  • Very knowledgeable, professional and caring

    2026-08-31

  • From checking in to the time I checked out the staff were professional, personable and compassionate! It was a comfort to be treated as a human and not just a number! Thank you!

    2026-08-30

  • She's very professional and educational.

    2026-08-30

  • Dr. Helm was a seasoned professional to me and during the clinical visit. This was our first visit together so I want to make sure that I give her adequate and appropriate room to develop a Dr/Client relationship. That being said, it had taken me many months to get the appointment with her, I was looking for more everyday directions from her, more practical guidelines specific to my condition that would improve my condition. When she informed me that she would not be able to see me for another year, I felt that I did not get enough from the visit.

    2026-08-27

  • Dr. Helm was very knowledgeable, appropriate in her manner and her choice of words and her questions and showed a lot of concern for my overall health including prescriptions and all the different effects that would affect my bone history and questions.

    2026-08-26

  • This Doctor is very knowledgeable and helpful in my care

    2026-08-25

  • I appreciate all of Dr. Helm's expertise and guidance.

    2026-08-24

  • I enjoy Dr. Helm. She's very concise, intelligent, and kind. She listens very well.

    2026-08-21

  • Everyone was pleasant, professional and efficient. Good experience.

    2026-08-19

  • Dr Helm and her staff are superb clinically and care about the patient as a person.

    2026-08-20

  • Dr. Helm listened to me and was very informative about my osteoporosis. We talked about my thyroid and other issues. Dr Helm listened and educated me on everything. She was easy to talk to and seemed very involved. I was very happy with her knowledge, patience and interacting with me. I would recommend her as an endocrinologist to any person who needed one.

    2026-08-19

  • Very good listener, knowledgeable.

    2026-08-19

  • overall wonderful. Knowledgeable, kind, thorough

    2026-08-17

  • Dr. Helm is always amazing. Every time I meet with her, she provides care, she listens, and she goes above and beyond to kind of listen to what's going on with me, with my overall health, if I'm in a good place, and are there any other questions I may have for her. She really does what I would expect my doctor to be. [redacted] I feel listened to, I feel heard, and I'm always better off after speaking to her because I understand my health more clearly. Thank you.

    2026-08-14

  • Always a good experience.

    2026-08-13

  • Dr. Helm is a highly professional endochronologist.

    2026-08-12

  • Dr. Helm reviewed my previous visit and compared bone density tests. with a few questions on my current medical conditions, she determined that I should start on a treatment plan. she gave me 2 choices and time to review on my own before starting. I appreciate being part of my own health decisions.

    2026-08-13

  • Dr Helm is wonderful!!

    2026-08-13

  • Everyone friendly, professional and knowledgeable! Thank you

    2026-08-05

  • Excellent experience

    2026-08-02

  • Dr. Helm is the best endocrinologist ever. She's smart, caring, spends time with you, listens extremely well, and consults with you on various medications that are available to you to make your life healthier and better. So she's a number one doctor at Brigham and Women's as far as I'm concerned.

    2026-07-31

  • Nice experience

    2026-07-30

  • Dr.Helm is very professional and discusses my medication and cares about my health.

    2026-07-30

  • Always good to see Dr Helm, she always answers any questions I have,and makes me feel good about my treatment

    2026-07-29

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Helm's for nearly 12 years. We have a wonderful relationship built over these years, and I trust her guidance without question. She's very caring about my overall health and my life, and I'm comfortable talking with her about anything. I look forward to our visits!

    2026-07-29

  • Dr. Helm is a truly excellent physician. She is empathetic, warm and extremely knowledgeable, caring and genuine.

    2026-07-28

  • Exceptional care and attention to my concerns.

    2026-07-26

  • Dr. Helm is a great doctor and always listens to what I have to say.

    2026-07-22

  • Dr. Helm was very, she was a good listener. She explained things very, very well. Even when I went off the subjects, she was, you know, listening very carefully. And I think she was very respectful. And I would say that I would go back to her and recommend her because she was just lovely to talk to.

    2026-07-24

  • Dr. Helm was very informative. She listened to my questions. She gave me her advice. She was very thorough and I was not rushed at all.

    2026-07-22

  • I was very pleased with the Dr Helm. She was very knowledgeable and professional. This was my first visit with her.

    2026-07-21

  • I was very impressed with doctor helm. She was very thorough and explained what testing was involved what she was looking for and what to expect. Her directions for further testing were very clear.

    2026-07-19

  • Dr. Helm is an exceptional provider. She is efficient, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She asks thoughtful questions, takes the time to understand all of my medical concerns, and is well-informed about my health history and ongoing medical issues. She is easy to talk to, genuinely listens, and makes me feel seen and valued as a person, not just as a patient. I always leave my appointment confident that I received excellent care and my concerns were heard.

    2026-07-16

  • Dr. Helm was excellent. Very impressed.

    2026-07-15

  • This office is always kind professional and courteous. I have never had a complaint

    2026-07-14

  • Very good

    2026-07-12

  • She listens and explained things very well

    2026-07-08

  • Dr. Helm takes the time to listen and address all of my concerns. She thoroughly goes over lab results and TSH levels, and will make any medication changes that are necessary. All follow up questions are always responded to in a timely manner. She has been consistent with everything over the many, many years I have been seeing her. I am very appreciative of the care she has given to me.

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Helm is an excellent doctor. I find her very knowledgeable. She asks great questions about my conditions and gives me very clear answers to my questions. And I find her to be an excellent doctor and very happy to have her. Very, very happy with Dr. Helm. Thank you. Bye.

    2026-07-03

  • Excellent

    2026-07-01

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    2026-07-01

  • I found Dr. Helm to be thoughtful and caring. She listened to my concerns and I feel very confident in recommending her to others.

    2026-07-07

  • I find my care provider always listens to my concerns and we talk things over. She spends plenty of time with me. I am very happy with her.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Helm is THE BEST! She listens, cares, and treats the person NOT JUST THE PROBLEM. I cannot say enough good things about her!

    2026-06-28

  • When I go for my visit I always feel that I am in a partnership with my health management.

    2026-06-27

  • Very good experience with Dr Helm. She answered all my concerns and questions.

    2026-06-17

  • This was my first visit with Dr. Helm and it was clear that she had definitely studied my records. She was very thorough and listened very carefully. I feel confident that I will have excellent care.

    2026-06-14

  • Dr helm is excellent

    2026-06-10

  • This was my initial appointment and the Doctor did not rush through the questions she asked to develop a baseline of my medical condition. I appreciated her positivity during her questioning of my past years lifestyle.

    2026-06-10

  • I really like this provider, Dr. Is right on the money with my health issue !

    2026-06-03

  • Dr Helm comes into the room prepared, already knowing what is going on with me medically. She is very kind and answers any questions and concerns I have.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr Helm is the ultimate clinician. She treats her patients with dignity and respect. I am so grateful she is my provider.

    2026-06-04

  • [redacted] Dr. Kristin Helm was a great doctor and a very nice person. [redacted]

    2026-06-02

  • She is a great doctor always listens. The entire staff are wonderful. I would recommend this practice to my family and friends.

    2026-05-31

  • Dr. Helm spent time going over my history and RX drugs.

    2026-05-30

  • Dr. Helm is just simply amazing! Her level of attention, concern, providing information and making sure I understood everything. She never rushed the appointment and was so engaging and absolutely wonderful!!!!

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Helm was both professional and caring during my visit. She listened to my concerns and provided clear input and advice.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Helm was extremely informational. She reviewed my chart before she saw me. Listened well to all concerns.

    2026-05-30

  • This was my first time seeing Dr. Helm. She was well prepared for my appointment. She took the time to evaluate me, and discussed a plan of care with me. She took the time to make sure I was heard and comfortable with my plan.

    2026-05-28

  • Very professional, very knowledgeable, very empathetic. Dr Helm was excellent in every aspect of my care. The best experience possible under the circumstances.

    2026-05-27

  • very nice

    2026-06-08

  • Always receive good care from provider. She is attentive, explains things well, answers all my questions and concerns. Feel leaving positive.

    2026-05-24

  • Always treated respectfully and listened to about any concerns I may have. Dr Helm always encourages me to reach should I have questions or issues before my next visit.

    2026-05-21

  • Terrific provider! In a short time has been very helpful with my condition

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Helm is very kind and professional. She listens to me and answers all questions.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Helm was extremely caring and thoughtful and was very informative about all of the care that I needed.

    2026-05-15

  • Dr helm and staff are great.

    2026-05-14

  • Very well, very well liked.

    2026-05-13

  • Dr Helm is very professional and ask a lot of questions she is very thourogh.

    2026-05-11

  • Dr. Helm spent a lot of time withn me & listened attentively to all my concerns. She answered all my questions. She is a wonderful Doctor & spent a lot of time with & she made sure that I received all her attention that she answered all my questions. I am very Happy with Dr. Helm & the wonderful care she takes of me. THANK YOU DR. HELM . [redacted]

    2026-05-11

  • Excellent first visit. Dr Helm was thorough, listened carefully to my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made me feel comfortable and respected. I left feeling reassured, informed, and genuinely cared for.

    2026-05-11

  • Very satisfied.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr Helm is amazing. She's thorough, caring and professional. I will never go to another doctor.

    2026-05-08

  • My endocrinologist Dr. Helm is the best. She is very caring and patient oriented. Whenever I text message her I always get her response immediately by a message with the problem solving attitude. All the issues are resolved. Discussing about different directions helps with understanding the situation. Thank you to my provider.

    2026-04-20

  • Excellent care

    2026-04-16

  • Dr. Helm is the best! I've been a patient for the past eighteen years and wouldn't want to see anyone else!

    2026-04-15

  • She is very through and really cares about her patience.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr. Helm and her staff are always friendly and helpful,-providing excellent care and concern for managing my diabetes routine.

    2026-04-15

  • The experience was very good and excellent and the people were very concerned and knew everything about my background that they had to know.

    2026-04-15

  • The doctor is very knowledgeable and professional.

    2026-04-12

  • Very knowledgeable and showed great support and understanding of my purpose for the visit. Spent ample time listening and responding to my input in a clear manner.

    2026-04-11

  • Positive experience

    2026-04-09

  • Dr Helm is very experienced and thorough. I value her opinion. Very knowledgeable. Gave me choices so I felt in control as well.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr Helm actually listens! Does Not rush U. She explains any changes in meds . I trust her!

    2026-04-06

  • She's excellent

    2026-04-03

  • Dr. Helm is an exceptional physician. She has always been very helpful in her explanation and her instructions.

    2026-03-31

  • Dr. Helm is by far the best doctor I go to. She listens carefully. She explains beautifully. She never rushes. She spends as much time with you as you think you need, and I would recommend her to anyone.

    2026-04-03

  • This is a great doctor with a great practice.

    2026-04-01

  • I am really excited to have Dr. Helm taking care of my medical issues. She is friendly, articulate, and spent a great deal of time getting to know me and what might be going on.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr. Helm is a gifted endocrinologist who takes excellent care of me. She has worked hard to figure out an insulin regimen that is helping me take control of my A1C.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr Helm is always caring, attentive and courteous.

    2026-04-01

  • Hi, yes, I had a very good experience with Dr. Helm. I would thoroughly recommend her. She made me very comfortable. She gave me all the information. She was very genuine and very helpful.

    2026-04-01

  • Altogether fantastic doctor.

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Helm took time between appointments to fit me in her schedule and read the results of my bone density test. [redacted] She quickly grasped my full medical history and provided excellent insights and recommendations. [redacted]

    2026-03-27

  • Nothing, everything great

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Helm is attentive and friendly. She makes great suggestions as to my care and what I need to know about my health and home care plan including my diet. Always a good experience with Dr. Helm.

    2026-03-21

  • Dr helm is a great Doctor she listens to any concerns I have and answer any questions I have. Dr Helm is a great listener and explains all my questions

    2026-03-23

  • Very professional, knowledgeable & thoughtful in our conversation.

    2026-03-25

  • she gave me all the options I have to help with my issues. she was good about explaining them all to me.

    2026-03-20

  • Everything went well, I asked alot of questions that day and never felt rushed. She answered everything.

    2026-03-18

  • This was my first visit with Dr.Helm. She was very knowledgeable about my past records and my health. She was very thorough in going over my details. I am very pleased to have her as my endocrinologist.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr. Helm is one of the most thorough doctors I've seen in a long time. She listens to me. She makes suggestions. She includes me in on the decisions. I highly recommend her and I feel so confident when I see her. Thank you.

    2026-03-18

  • This was my first appointment with Dr Helm. I found her to be very thorough in her examination and review of my medical information. She listened to everything I had to say about my health and provided excellent feedback. Happy to be a new patient of Dr Helm's.

    2026-03-16

  • Fantastic Doctor She was familiar with my history and on top of my her plan!

    2026-03-15

  • This provider is very good. she was in and out very fast.

    2026-03-10

  • It was great and everyone was asome

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Helm was very helpful and supportive. I also really appreciated how she talked with me and made suggestions to me

    2026-03-03

  • she is great.

    2026-03-01

  • They are always pleasant and respectful. The doctor has always been on time

    2026-02-27

  • Very pleased with Dr. Helm. Good bedside manner. I liked her a lot.

    2026-02-23

  • Dr. Helm was thorough, took plenty of time to listen and to explain her plan clearly. And it was clear that she had reviewed my record in advance. This was my first appointment with her and I was most impressed and grateful for her care.

    2026-02-20

  • Dr. Helm is a very good doctor .she knows all about my complicated past medically wise

    2026-02-15

  • Dr. Helm has been and is always professional and thorough. I have extreme confidence in anything she has to say.

    2026-02-27

  • Dr. Helm was late to see me but I didn't mind because she explained the previous patient needed more time. Dr. Helm reviewed my history carefully and asked clear questions and offered clear information. I felt heard and included me in planning for next steps and follow-up. Dr. Helm is an excellent physician and a caring individual.

    2026-02-04

  • Dr Helm spent a significant amount of time explaining my bone density tests and different options available for a treatment plan

    2026-02-04

  • Dr. Helm has been tremendous in trying to get my type 2 diabetes under control. She will answer any questions or concerns I may address with her.

    2026-01-29

  • Dr. Helm has helped me so much. I appreciate her care and expertise.

    2026-01-29

  • Dr. Helm was familiar with the medical history and very detailed in her explanation of options. She circled back to ensure that all information was clearly understood.

    2026-01-27

  • Dr Helm is very thorough and explains everything.

    2026-01-27

  • Remember conversations we had a year previous.

    2026-01-30

  • I think the doctor home and the entire team is incredible very professional easy to work with and they understand my health concerns and treat me with quality of care

    2026-01-28

  • Dr Helm explains situation, etc easy to talk to..... but after I left, I realized that she had not felt/ tested my thyroid noudules/cysts after she explained- that I did not need anymore ultrasound for my Thyroid. I feel, that this should have done. I forgot to ask her about doing this?

    2026-01-26

  • Dr.Helm is wonderful

    2026-01-25

  • Excellent practitioner. Great communication and listening skills

    2026-01-25

  • Courteous, knowledgeable, professional

    2026-01-22

  • the best there is.

    2026-01-20

  • It was great all in a timely manner

    2026-01-19

  • She is always thorough , professional and caring

    2026-01-19

  • Dr. Helm provided clear explanations of text results and follow-up treatment - excellent care.

    2026-01-18

  • Thank you Dr. Helm! So happy to continue my care with you after all these years. A true working/care relationship. Dr Helm is a consummate professional.

    2026-01-15

  • She was knowledgeble, helpful, ad polite.

    2026-01-07

  • I feel very comfortable discussing health concerns and my provider is very nonjudgmental.

    2026-01-07

  • She is wonderful. She listens to you. She cares. Her whole office is the excellence is wonderful there. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you.

    2025-12-31

  • Dr. Helm and her staff are outstanding

    2025-12-29

  • I am very happy with the care i get from dr Helm

    2025-12-29

  • Dr Helm looked at the results of my tests, asked good questions and listened to what I said. We discussed my health issues and came up with a plan together.

    2025-12-24

  • Kristen Helm was very intelligent. She knew her stuff. I could tell she was well trained. She listened to me. She was very good. She had an excellent bedside manner. Everything about her was extremely professional, yet warm and friendly. I liked her very much.

    2025-12-28

  • Dr. Kristin Helm is very attentive, caring and very informative.. I fell fortunate to have her as my Dr.

    2025-12-27

  • Very kind and professional.

    2025-12-17

  • She is my favorite provider. She is always on time. She is no nonsense. She takes care of what needs to be taken care of. If I call for a refill, it's taken care of immediately. She is awesome.

    2025-12-19

  • Dr. Helm is wonderful.

    2025-12-16

  • Dr. Helm has always been great with [redacted]. His A1C is the best it's been in years. And I think it's because she listens to her patients and works with them and helps them develop how to manage their diabetes in a realistic way. And she's always very respectful. I'm answering for [redacted] because he can't hear very well.

    2025-12-11

  • Best care ever

    2025-12-11

  • I appreciate this provider's knowledge, thoroughness, kindness, and respectfulness.

    2025-12-09

  • The care couldn't be any better.

    2025-12-07

  • Dr. Helm is concise, explains everything clearly, and is compassionate. I trust her completely with any and all evaluations concerning my health.

    2025-12-07

  • Professional and personable.

    2025-11-26

  • Dr. Helm listened carefully to my concerns and has made steps to clarify some concerns of mine by reaching out to verify test results (Dexa) and ordering further testing before prescribing my next medication. I am extremely pleased after my initial visit.

    2025-11-26

  • I've been going to Dr. Helm for the last several years and she has always been extremely professional and personable. She listens to what's going on in my life and addresses any kind of health issues that I have and ensures that she includes that in my treatment process.

    2025-11-28

  • Dr Helm is a caring and informative provider..

    2025-11-26

  • I am very glad I had her for a doctor. Even though it was the first time we met I feel as if I've know her well.

    2025-11-20

  • Just excellent in all respects

    2025-11-19

  • Answering my question about weight and explained why how it works

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Helm is an excellent provider. Her office is well run. The staff are always friendly and professional. It's a very comfortable practice to be in and I receive excellent care.

    2025-11-21

  • Dr Helm is very professional and courteous. Listened to me and helped me with suggestions and advice.

    2025-11-19

  • Dr Helm is a very kind and caring physician who listens and provides professional advice .

    2025-11-19

  • Dr. Helm s "The Best" Top notch, knowledgeable and caring.

    2025-11-19

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