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.

Blake Wachi, MD, is a general surgeon who is committed to forming strong relationships with his patients through high-quality, evidence-based surgical care. He is experienced with minimally invasive techniques and believes in their benefits, including less pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays. For patients, and their families, he strives to be as approachable and accessible as possible.Dr. Wachi is a member of the American College of Surgeons.Away from work, he enjoys backpacking, volleyball, skiing and photography. Dr. Wachi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidermoid Cyst, and Femoral Hernia.

Adel El-Ghazzawy is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. El-Ghazzawy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hernia Surgery. Dr. El-Ghazzawy is currently accepting new patients.

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Thien Nguyen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Timothy Reinke is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Reinke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Reinke is currently accepting new patients.

Sung Cho is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

Corey Johnson is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Rice is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Appendectomy.

Clayton Hackerman is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. 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. Dr. Hackerman is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Wells is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. 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. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. 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. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

John Tschirhart is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. 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. Tschirhart is currently accepting new patients.

Darlene Barr is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. 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. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

Deepika Nehra is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nehra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypovolemic Shock, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Shock, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Matthew Johnston is a General Surgeon in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Michelle Eden is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. 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. Dr. Eden is currently accepting new patients.

Aileen Hwang is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Heinberg is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Heinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Heinberg is currently accepting new patients.

"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, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.