About Dr. Jason Helliwell

Dr. Helliwell grew up in Thousand Oaks, California graduating from Thousand Oaks High School. He then attended the University of California, San Diego where he earned a B.S. Degree in biochemistry and cell biology. Dr. Helliwell speaks the Spanish language fluently. Enjoying activities such as surfing and hiking, Dr. Helliwell remained at UCSD obtaining his medical degree. Specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Helliwell performed extensive research and internships, as well as publishing several articles in academic journals pertaining to the subject of OB/GYN. Dr. Helliwell has numerous publications in urogyecology and infertility and his interests are in urogynecology, infertility, and cosmetic surgery. In the field of cosmetic surgery he particularly has interest on body contouring and breast enhancement.

Dr. Helliwell’s first two years of residency were at the world renown Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He then decided to obtain valuable experience at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for the remaining years of his residency.

After completing residency, Dr. Helliwell practiced with Kaiser Permanente and obtained his board certification in OB/GYN. Dr. Jason Helliwell is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. His wife, Siniva, is also an OB/GYN doctor here at Advanced Women’s Health Center. Dr. Helliwell always wanted to start his own private practice where he could provide superior care to his patients with this goal in mind, he opened Bakersfield’s Advanced Women’s Health Center.

Dr. Jason Helliwell

Resume & Experience

Licensure:

• Medical Board of California, Physician and Surgeon Licensure, Active Status
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Active Status

Post Graduate Medical Training:

• Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, Specialty: OB/GYN Residency Program, PGY III – IV, 2001-2003
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, Specialty: OB/GYN Residency Program, PGY I – II, 1999-2001

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Professional Certifications:

• Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), since 2006
• Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS), since 2009

Board Certification:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), since 2006

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Awards:

• Award for excellence in cosmetic surgery education, 2010, awarded by American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• Patient Choice Award, Vitals.com , 2008, 2009, 2010
• Chief Resident OB/GYN Research Award Harbor-UCLA, Recognizes Best Research Paper, Sponsored by Organon USA, 2003
• Award for “Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures” Given by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists to a Chief Resident for Superior Laparoscopic Surgery Skills, Harbor-UCLA, 2003
• Val Davajan Fellow Award, Recognizes Excellence in Research, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, 2003.
• Genesis Network for Reproductive Health, Scholarship Recipient, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting, 2003.
• Resident Reporter Representative for Harbor-UCLA OB/GYN Residency Program, 50th Annual Meeting of the ACOG, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, 2002.
• Letter of Standing Ovation for Quality Service, Awarded for Compassionate and Outstanding Care of Patients in Labor and Delivery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1999.
• Hispanic Center of Excellence Scholar /Alumni, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1995-present.

Leadership Positions:

• Speaker and Educator for Pfizer Corp., Urogynecology and female incontinence, 2007-present
• Speaker and Educator for Waener Chilcott, Urology/ Gynecology Division 2011-present
• Chief of Department of OB/Gyn, Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield, 2012-present
• Vice-Chief of the Department of OB/Gyn, Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield, 2009-2011
• Trainer, Boston Scientific Pelvic Floor Reconstruction – Posterior Repair – Anterior Repair, 2011-present

Professional Societies:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Active Fellow
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Active Fellow
• American Academy of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Active Member
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification
• Diplomate of American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, since 2012
• Diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in breast, body, and extremities