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About Derek Helton, MD, FACP

Derek Helton, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and medical director of cancer services at our Encinitas and Vista locations. He specializes in the treatment of a broad range of solid tumor malignancies and benign and malignant blood disorders. He has a special interest in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct and anal cancers.

Dr. Helton's current research involves in clinical trials in gastrointestinal oncology. He has presented research on a variety of subjects, including sarcomas, myelodysplastic syndromes and leukemia.

During his medical training, he completed a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at UC Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he received recognition as the Most Outstanding Medical Subspecialty Fellow two years in a row. He completed his internship and served as chief resident during his residency at UC San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University.

Dr. Helton is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Medical Association.

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Medical DegreeLoma Linda University, School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CAFellowshipUC Los Angeles, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CAResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAInternshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2011-04-29
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical Oncology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  • Benign and Malignant Hematology/Oncology
  • Head and Neck Cancer
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