Eric Helm, MD

  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Helm is heavily involved in the residency department, as Director of the Musculoskeletal Rotation, Ultrasound Curriculum, and Anatomy Course. He is an educator at both University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Duquesne University Pain Undergraduate Research Experience Program. He is a strong advocate of comprehensive spine care.

Dr. Helm's research interests are in sensory restoration and phantom limb pain reduction in amputees. He also conducts research in the synergistic use of minfulness-based meditation and walking in the treatment of low back pain.

Board Certifications
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine

Clinical Interests: Spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation in amputees, inverventional spine procedures, diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided procedures, comprehensive pain medicine programs

Education & Training

  • BS, Pre-Medical Science, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 2003
  • MD, University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH, 2008
  • PM&R Residency, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, 2012
  • Pain Medicine Fellowship, Department of Anesthesiology, UPMC. Pittsburgh, PA, 2013