Overview
Jonathan Sham is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Sham is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 13 articles in the study of Pancreatic Cancer.
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Locations
1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Venu Pillarisetty is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pillarisetty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Pillarisetty is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
"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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Sham isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Sham isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Sham isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Sham isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatectomyDr. Sham isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sham isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Sham isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- EndoscopyDr. Sham isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Sham isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sham isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.


