Endocrinology

Richard Hellman, M.D.

Medical Director, Diabetes Program

North Kansas City, MO

Dr. Richard Hellman, MD, FACP, FACE, is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, with extensive clinical experience treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and screening, and related metabolic conditions including obesity, pituitary diseases, adrenal gland disorders, and menstrual/sexual problems associated with endocrine dysfunction. He primarily serves adult patients in the Kansas City region, focusing on those with diabetes and high-risk individua

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (MD, 1966)
Internship: University of Kansas Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1967)
Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1972)

Years in Practice

60+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Dr. Hellmanreceived special recognition by the Kansas City Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 2007
Healthgrades — Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Chicago Medical School, 2000
Healthgrades — Outstanding Clinical Endocrinologist Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2016
Healthgrades — Named Best Doctor in America by Ingram's Magazine, 2000
Healthgrades — Dr. Hellman was named a Distinguished Reviewer for Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association that is consider to be the leading clinical diabetes journal in the world., 2007

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Diabetes & Metabolism

Conditions & Treatments

OsteoporosisDiabetes TechnologyThyroid DisordersType 1 DiabetesType 2 DiabetesDiabetes

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Kansas Hospital
North Kansas City Hospital
Lee's Summit Medical Center
Bates County Memorial Hospital
Carroll County Memorial Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Hellman treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hellman accept Aetna insurance?

Richard Hellman's public profile lists Aetna, American Republic, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 18 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hellman practice?

Richard Hellman practices in North Kansas City, MO with hospital affiliations including University of Kansas Hospital, North Kansas City Hospital, and Lee's Summit Medical Center.

What does Dr. Hellman specialize in?

Richard Hellman is a board-certified endocrinology specialist with focus areas in Diabetes & Metabolism.

How long has Dr. Hellman been practicing?

Richard Hellman has 60+ years of clinical experience in endocrinology.

What is Dr. Hellman's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (MD, 1966); Internship: University of Kansas Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1967); Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1972).