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Ira M Helenius, MD
UVA Health Provider

Ira M Helenius, MD

Internal Medicine

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.4451

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Dr. Helenius is a general internist. In her practice at University Medical Associates, she sees adult patients and provides primary care, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management. Her passion is providing excellent primary care to her patients, training future internists, and improving outpatient practices.

She served as the medical director of University Medical Associates for 10 years. Aside from her clinical practice, her current interests are the development of UVA's telemedicine program and physician training on the use of the electronic medical record system (EPIC).

She attended undergraduate and medical school at Brown University, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

After residency, Dr. Helenius completed a general medicine fellowship and received her master's in public health at Mount Sinai. Her research focus was women's health and methods of teaching evidence-based medicine.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
General Internal Medicine
Research Interests
Medical Education
Gender
Female
Languages
German, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (1999)
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2002)
Fellowship
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2004)
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Appointment
Medical Director - University Medical Associates

Highlights

Awards

  • 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List 

Reviews

105 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

23 Patient Comments

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Dr. Helenius remembers my health history and addresses my current issues with that in mind. She listened to all my concerns and addressed each one.
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I always tell everyone how good the people at UVA.
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Excellent Dr and assistant
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I have been Dr. Helenius' patient since 2017. I am so grateful to her for her expertise and kindness. She listens to me and involves me in decision-making. I am glad she is training medical students I hope they will become the kind of doctors that she is she is extremely thoughtful and knowledgeable. I am fortunate to be her patient.
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Dr Helenius is an outstanding physician. I am grateful to be her patient.
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Dr Helenius addressed concerns thoroughly.