In his practice, Dr. Wells works to uphold the ideals of a doctor/patient relationship by providing the best medical care possible and always making the interests of the patients his highest priority. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

My clinical interests include endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands), breast surgery, advanced laparoscopy, colon cancer, and gastrointestinal surgery. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care to each of my patients. I believe in pairing my clinical experience and skills with the patients own beliefs and preferences, in order to give guidance for important decisions and formulate a personalized care plan. My patients can be assured that they will receive excellent care, with emphasis on minimally invasive approaches for the fastest possible return to work and family life. I believe that attention to the best cosmetic result after surgery is also very important for patient satisfaction. I strive to treat each patient with compassion and respect, making sure they understand the rationale and expectations for their surgical experience. The multidisciplinary approach for cancer treatment is an important aspect of my practice. Dr. Eden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Helen Kim, MD, is certified by the American College of Surgeons. She has a special interest in breast surgery, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. She is a trained and certified console surgeon on da Vinci® Single-Site™, the da Vinci® Surgical System, and EndoWrist®. She practices abdominal wall hernia repair and open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted techniques for complex and recurrent hernias. She also performs gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic and open colectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, anti-reflux surgery, and laparoscopic intra-abdominal scar release surgery.Dr. Kim treats high risk, benign, and malignant breast conditions through initial evaluation of high breast cancer risk patients, management and treatment of breast pain, nipple discharge, breast masses and image-detected lesions, as well as surgical management of breast cancer, which includes breast-conserving lumpectomy, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also coordinates breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy.During her sabbatical year in 2010, she performed surgeries at Kijabe, Kenya as a short-term medical missionary for one month, travelled to France and Italy, and took oil-painting classes. In and out of the operating room, Dr. Kim places emphasis on meticulous surgical techniques and offers the most advanced minimally invasive approaches wherever applicable, while caring for the patient as a whole in the context of their other medical conditions. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987 and has more than 31 years of diverse experiences, especially in general surgery. Dr. Horton is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy.

I feel that patients deserve to have a true understanding of their medical problems so that they can play the primary role in their recovery. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Nathan Avery, MD, is a general surgeon who offers state-of-the-art surgical care to patients age 16 and older, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Avery believes that good patient care requires clinical excellence, availability, patience, warmth and empathy. He strives to incorporate each of these into every patient encounter. He considers it particularly important to present his patients with all available treatment options, to achieve a mutual understanding and to ensure that their decisions are consistent with their values. He recognizes that there is no one best treatment that suits everyone.Dr. Avery emphasizes communication with referring providers and is committed to keeping members of the care team well informed.Outside of work, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with family, recreational league soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Avery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis.

Linda Pai, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease.Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese. Dr. Pai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Thomas Schleichert, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon who provides safe, high quality patient care. Understanding that surgery can be a stressful and intimidating event, he strives to ease these sentiments by building a trusting relationship with each patient and creating a supportive environment. His goal is for his patients to feel confident that all their questions and concerns have been addressed and that they will receive the best care possible. He believes in maintaining cost-effective practices, and uses evidence-based medicine to drive and support this approach.Dr. Schleichert trained with renowned colorectal surgeons at the Ferguson Clinic and has extensive experience practicing at a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence (Grand Rapids, Michigan). He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Schleichert enjoys being outdoors with his wife and daughters, ice hockey, baseball and skiing. Dr. Schleichert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

Norman Burns is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Vander-Griend is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Vander-Griend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Vander-Griend is currently accepting new patients.

Camille Miller is a General Surgeon in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Bethanie White is a General Surgeon in Olympia, Washington. Dr. White has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Robinson is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

Satyavenkatasubramanyam Malladi is a General Surgeon in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Malladi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

"Scott Helton, MD, specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen. He has a special interest in chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, bile duct tumors, repair of bile duct injuries, complex abdominal and inguinal hernias, and chronic groin pain after inguinal hernia repair.Dr. Helton is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.In his free time, Dr. Helton enjoys golfing, skiing and surfing.Curriculum VitaeAwards/AccoladesDirector, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-presentSenior Humanitarian Award; University of California, IrvineClosing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, ChicagoClinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, SeattlePast President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary AssociationTeacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal EndoscopySeattle Metropolitan Magazine, ""Seattle's Top Doctors"" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019". Dr. Helton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

My goal is to optimize the health of my patients through the most appropriate means. I believe in working closely with my patients throughout the entire process so that their recovery from surgery is as swift and easy as possible. I encourage my patients to ask questions so that they better understand their diagnosis, which will help us move forward to treatment as a team. Dr. Hackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

Thomas Biehl, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, splenectomy, adrenalectomy, hernia repair, appendectomy, colon resection), liver resection, pancreatic resection, hernia surgery and adrenal surgery.Dr. Biehl is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and clinical instructor of surgery at University of Washington. Dr. Biehl is a member of many medical societies including Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, North Pacific Surgical Society and Western Surgical Society. Dr. Biehl was selected Seattle Surgical Society Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019; and Top Doctor, Seattle Met Magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2019. Dr. Biehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Angel Reyes, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, is a distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  He specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric procedures. Dr. Reyes believes first-rate medical care must be holistic and attend to mind, body and spirit. It must also emphasize patient education, ensuring patients understand the disease process, how medical and surgical interventions can help, and the path to a healthy lifestyle.A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Reyes served as Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.Dr. Reyes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Hernia Society (AHS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (AGES), and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM).Dr. Reyes' areas of expertise include:Robotic gastric bypassRobotic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)Robotic duodenal switchRobotic and laparoscopic bariatric revisionsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) managementLaparoscopic gastric bypassLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyMinimally invasive surgeryAway from work, Dr. Reyes-Villanueva enjoys outdoor activities including hiking and skiing with his family and motorcycle riding. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.