Logan Helland, MD

Dr. Logan Helland is a fellowship-trained complex and reconstructive spine surgeon. He earned both his MD and a BS in chemistry from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City; and a fellowship in complex and reconstructive spine surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Although his initial emphasis will be on treating general neurosurgery patients, Dr. Helland will eventually focus more on treating spine conditions like scoliosis and performing complex spine revisions and spine surgery. He is also an active researcher who will start his work on the clinical side and then move back into basic research. Dr. Helland has published 13 medical journal articles and made several oral presentations during professional meetings. When he and his family have spare time, they like to watch movies, go on walks with their dog, and do things with their extended family. Dr. Helland is a big sports fan and enjoys taking the family to Minnesota sporting events.

Education

• Resident in Neurological Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
• Fellow in Complex and Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Resident in Neurological Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
• MD, Cum laude, Creighton University School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine
• BA, Cum laude, Creighton University: Chemistry

Professional Associations

• Alpha Omega Alpha