Helena Lucas Frischtak, MD

I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
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Biography
My name is Helena Frischtak, and I usually go by Dr. Frischtak or Dra. Helena (pronounced Elena). I am a family physician who sees babies, children, and adults. It is important that you find a physician that you feel comfortable with, and I am excited to share a bit about myself. I was born in Washington, DC, but grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for most of my life. I attended medical school at the University of Virginia before moving to the Bay Area for residency at Contra Costa County Hospital, where I trained in full-spectrum family medicine.
About my practice
Before moving to San Diego, I worked as a doctor in rural South Sudan with MSF (Doctors without Borders). I have always had a passion for humanitarian medicine. I also worked as an ER doctor at Contra Costa County Hospital while I pursued a global health fellowship. I very much look forward to serving the San Diego community as a primary care doctor with Kaiser Permanente. I see all age ranges, and it is important to me that members feel comfortable sharing their history and medical problems. Empathy is at the core of the job. I speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French. One of my favorite aspects about primary care is getting to meet “the person behind the member” so that we can tackle problems in a holistic way, taking into account each individual’s values and predilections. I see all age ranges, and it is important to me that members feel comfortable sharing their history and medical problems. Empathy is at the core of the job. I speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and French. One of my favorite aspects about primary care is getting to meet “the person behind the member” so that we can tackle problems in a holistic way, taking into account each individual’s values and predilections.
How I thrive
Since I became a mother, my favorite pastime is spending time with my son, who is as mischievous (and adorable) as they come. I also love being in nature, whether it’s hiking, camping, or biking. Lastly, I enjoy traveling and spending time with the rest of my close-knit family.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Otay Mesa Medical Offices
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Pharmacy information/refills by phone
- 1-866-385-2645 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Virginia School of MedicineBoard certification
Family Medicine
American Board of Family MedicineMedical training
Internship
Family Medicine
Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterResidency
Family Medicine
Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2025Active license information
License number
A163486License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1225514755Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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