Why is this still here? It’s long past news and now seems to me to be just a vehicle for harassment and a means of keeping this issue alive. The board has ruled, get over it! It seems to me it’s time for this paper to retire open forum and allow everyone involved closure; it’s time to cut the cord, archive and move forward. As a patient of Dr. Hellams, I know I would appreciate it’s demise. Thank you.

I did not follow the case, but one thing I found odd was why the doctor’s license was suspended before the evidence was put forward and the result of his conviction was known. Whether he was ultimately found guilty or not, the board should at least have a little faith in its own doctor.

First of all, let me say I don’t know this doctor nor do I know all the facts - so no side-taking for me. It flabbergasts me how we Americans can be arresting officer, jurors, judges, and executors to convict, condemn, and verbally destroy or ‘kill’ people!!  It happens all the time. Yet, on the other hand, we tend to readily forgive and forget (whether its our place or not) people of notable public notoriety all the time. .

Most important of all, GOD knows the hearts of all involved.  God always extends great grace, mercy, forgiveness, and restoration in all situations!  He chooses to forgive and He chooses to never remember our sins anymore.  I’m not sure why we elevate ourselves to the point of being the authority on anything - particularly in things like this!  I know of people’s lives who have been destroyed by hatred, anger, bitterness and unforgiveness. In the day we live, can any of us afford to be controlled by all that?  People can read anything into what they call the facts . . . but praise God - He knows the hearts of all involved and seeks to bring healing and restoration for all. Evil is no respecter of persons . . . We should be spending time on things of eternal value instead of destruction of people.

OMG!!!
KB, JC - L M N O P… WHATEVER!!!

UN-FREAKING-BELIEVEABLE!!!

Both of you need to get off your backsides and go to church! I’ll do a couple of words of wisdom you have heard since you were able to comprehend English. “He who is without sin cast the first stone” Are you saint, clergy, nun, POPE? Also, and this is one that made me forgive myself for the misdeeds and learning’s of my youth. “We fall down but we get up because a saint is just a sinner who fell down.  The Bible says in Proverbs 24:18 says, “A JUST man falls 7 times but rises back up again”. In words a holier than thou bitter, snob such as yourself may comprehend,  although one falls or sins,  he can stand up and realize his sins and asks for forgiveness. His willingness to struggle back to his feet and make amends makes him worthy of forgiveness. Who are you to sit in judgment? I am not bible thumper, nor do I attend church as regularly as I should but I have a strong belief and faith but a low tolerance threshold for BS. Seriously, what time did you awake out of that yearlong coma to kick up dirt from a dead carcass? Do you just sit around and think up mayhem and foolishness just for fun? Get a life why don’t you, rather than to poke you nosy selves around in something that’s none of your business to see what stink you can stir up. People like you make me absolutely sick! If you don’t require his services as your physician, that is your personal choice. You can’t make that choice for me or anyone else. I truly doubt he would be breaking your door down to solicit your business! The phone book is loaded with doctors. Why don’t you try reading that and concentrate on the knight in shinning armor riding on that high horse along side you, sign your self up and leave people trying to make the best of their lives alone!  I really pity your family. I cannot imagine the neurotic, miserable household you live in. The doctor you need is called a psychiatrist. You really are a muckraker! BOO on you! GET A LIFE!
M.H

To: KB
Shame on you, it’s a cowardly deed you have committed here. Quite easy isn’t it to try to destroy someone when you didn’t have to sign your name. I have to wonder about anyone would even look up a year old story to comment on; what’s your real motive? Perhaps you are just a muck raker with a personal grudge or perhaps you are doing someone’s else’s dirty work; perhaps a sad, sel-righteous person who makes judgement from gossip mongers; perhaps JP & KB are the same person- both were too cowardly to give their real name. Whatever your reason, I feel very sorry your you, you are to be pitied. As for me, I don’t need your approval or your permission, nor do I care what you say. I stand behind my statements and I continue to support Dr. Hellams, he is my doctor and I’m so glad he is. I repeat, SHAME ON YOU!

JP, I agree with you 100%.  You are obviously a decent minded person who clearly understands what integrity means and what purpose oaths and the law serve.  I’m mortified that so many fellow Goochlanders would support the reprehensible actions of this doctor.  No care about the laws broken, the oath violated, or the trust shattered.  “He’s a good doctor.”  The husband who was mistreated, lied to, betrayed, manipulated, and taken advantage of by this doctor would strongly disagree with that statement as would the Virginia Board of Medicine.  Where is the support for the husband of the married woman with whom this doctor chose to unprofessionally and manipulatively pursue a relationship with?  Using his elevated position of trust as the family physician and counselor?  Dr. Hellams cares about his patients?  Well, he certainly didn’t care about this man, did he? Does a caring physician pursue relationships with his patient’s wives?  And pretend to provide marriage conseling to the couple he is destroying on top of that?  I’m sure that was objective.  Was that caring?  Caring about himself perhaps.  Such blind support of this doctor does not speak well of the moral fiber or value systems of the indiviudals responding.  Very disappointing.  The facts tell the story.  I will not ever seek the counsel of this doctor.  The facts tell us this doctor is untrustworthy and cares more about himself than his patient’s care; Trust being a critical ingredient in a doctor/patient relationship.  Thank you JP for sticking to the facts of this case.  You’re a credit to the community.  You speak the truth and have the strength to stand by it.  I applaud you.

He has his license back and just because he dated a paient doesn’t make him a bad person.People date other people who are married everyday and no one makes a big deal about it hes a human get the hell over it.Hes still an amazing doctor and regardless of his personal relationship doesn’t change because of something stupid like this.

WOW…JP. You are one piece of work. You are obviously close to this family and my empathy lies with them and everyone this affair touched. However, are you TRYING to keep Dr. Hellams patients away? Just how much punishment is enough for you? I don’t think this female was taken advantage of or forced into anything against her will. Didn’t SHE know SHE was married? What kind of live mess was that? I am not justifying this for either of them. Dr. Hellams was wrong but there is usually more to a story than what has been printed. Why did she allow her husband within a hundred miles of this adultrous affair. (I heard he became a patient after she was seeing him) Seems like somebody wanted to play with fire and everyone got burned. For you to take it upon yourself to be the town crier, go back and re-read all of these post. NOBODY CARES!  IT DID NOT AFFECT OUR TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. Go and let your friend cry on your shoulder and then you can feel like a worthwhile human being. These families have suffered enough without someone like you to continue to throw salt on the wounds. For GOD sake, let go and let God! Let these families rebuild the remnants of their shattered lives. Allow us the choice to lead with our heart or our mind. Dr. Hellams will remain my physician as long as he is in pratice. You need to get over your self righteous self. And get spell check next time you want to rant. Channeling Judge Judy…GET OVER IT!!!!! KAE…RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!

I will repeat this only once, I did do my research and it did NOT change my opinion. As you seem to think it was necessary to go into further detail this way, I can only think you have a need for muck raking and some personal reason to continue. Since you don’t give your name, as I have, I see you aren’t proud of yourself, at least you have the decency to be ashamed of trying to inject further harm. The information has always been available and if you knew the doctor you would know he has had a message of apology on his office phone and is taking full responsibility. You just assume that people are too stupid or too lazy to do the work, shame on you again. What more do you want, tar & feathers? So you don’t agree, that’s your right, but we have a right to our opinions as well and I am sticking by mine. I’ll pray for you, it must be difficult to be so perfect.

People need to review the conclusions on the Va Board of Medicine site. If you read the conclusions you will see the charges againist Dr Hellams. The findings of fact were by clear & convincing evidence againist him. I know this family involved with Dr Hellams actions.Also I know all events that have occured. 2 sides of the story is correct, & people need to see the other side of Dr Hellams they do not know. He was having a sexual relationship with a female patient all while also treating her husband,without his knowledge of their relationship. Also over perscribing med’s to her & providing marriage counseling to both. This is clearly unprofessional & unethical. The marriage is distroyed & this same female patient is Dr Hellams new girlfriend. The board has allowed a restricted license for a yr while he goes through counseling with a approved mental health provider & a course in professional boundaries. He therapist is to report to the board each quarter his progess.After a yr he can apply to have license unrestricted.
Below is a link to see results of hearing.

https://secure01.virginiainteractive.org/dhp/cgi-bin/search_publicdb.cgi
Or visit dhp.virginia.gov