New faculty spotlight: Lindsay Helget, MD

Lindsay Helget, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Lindsay Helget, MD
• Hometown: Stanton, Nebraska
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Division of Rheumatology

Research/professional interests:

• Gout (both clinical care and research)
• Medical student, resident and fellow education
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound

How I fell in love with rheumatology:

I fell in love with rheumatology as a medical student for a number of different reasons. The field of rheumatology involves the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions, meaning I'm never bored. As a rheumatologist, I also can truly make a difference in patients' lives with constantly evolving therapeutic options. I also find it a privilege to be able to follow patients throughout the course of their lives and really get to know them.

Education:

• MD, UNMC
• Residency, internal medicine, Medical University of South Carolina

Memberships:

• American College of Rheumatology
• Nebraska Rheumatology Society

Three things people may not know about me:

• I attended kindergarten and first grade in a one-room schoolhouse. That schoolhouse is now part of the Stanton County Museum.
• I have an extensive Harry Potter LEGO collection.
• I love reality TV, specifically reality dating shows.

Clinic locations:

• Durham Outpatient Center
• Brentwood Clinic
• Omaha VA