Best in Medical Professional
The community nominated and voted for the Best of Helena in 2024, and we listened. These are the winners and favorites the community selected for the Best in Medical Professional group.

Best Chiropractor
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Winner: Dr. Ron Henze – Balanced Chiropractic
- Favorites:
- Dr. Brandon Blank – Balanced Chiropractic
- Dr. Tiffany Fairchild – Balanced Chiropractic
Best Dentist
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Winner: Dr. Mari Kiesling – Prickly Pear Pediatric Dentistry
- Favorites:
- Dr. Matt Michelotti – Capital City Dentistry
- Dr. Kevin Rencher – Helena Pediatric Dentistry
Best Nurse
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Winner: Karlee Simonson – St. Peter’s Health
- Favorites:
- Orpha Smigaj – St. Peter’s Health
- Megan Gullickson – Wells Wellness & Aesthetics
Best Nurse Practitioner
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Winner: Beverley Roope – St. Peter’s Health
- Favorites:
- Kara Addison – Advanced Practice Dermatology
- Tara Wells – Wells Wellness & Aesthetics
Best Optometrist
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Winner: Dr. Bill Simons – Montana Eyecare
- Favorites:
- Dr. Rob Simons – Montana Eyecare
- Dr. Matthew Nottingham – Helena Vision Center
Best Orthodontist
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Winner: Dr. Jackson – Big Sky Orthodontics
- Favorites:
- Dr. Marlene Ostby – Ballweber and Ostby Orthodontics
- Dr. Jeffrey Foster – Helena Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician
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Winner: Dr. Tom Strizich – Partners in Pediatrics
- Favorites:
- Dr. Augustine – Helena Pediatric
- Dr. Venus Villalva – Partners in Pediatrics
Best Physical Therapist
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Winner: Dr. Jessica Hendricks PT/DPT – Balanced Chiropractic & Rehab
- Favorites:
- Jyndia Ruff, DPT/CLT – St. Peter’s Health Physical Rehabilitation
- Kailey Torgerson, PT, DPT – Balanced Chiropractic & Rehab
Best Physician
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Winner: Dr. Sara O’Connell – St. Peter’s Health
- Favorites:
- Dr. Andy Coil – St. Peter’s Health ER
- Dr. Jessica Bailey – St. Peter’s Health
Best Surgeon
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Winner: Dr. John Michelotti – Helena Orthopedic Clinic
- Favorites:
- Dr. Emily Bubbers – St. Peter’s Health
- Dr. Kerry Hale – St. Peter’s Health
- Dr. Erik Bergquist – Helena Orthopedic Clinic