
Overview
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 Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1231 116th Ave NE, Suite 930, Bellevue, WA 98004
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Clancy J. Clark, MD is a board-certified surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. His practice focuses on the surgical management of liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers, as well as benign conditions such as bile duct injuries, pancreatitis, and liver tumors. With fellowship training from the Mayo Clinic and extensive experience in complex surgical oncology, Dr. Clark is committed to providing the highest standard of care using the latest advancements in surgical technology.Dr. Clark strives to build trust, transparency, and shared decision-making with his patients. He will take the time to ensure patients and their families fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions. Surgery can be overwhelming, and Dr. Clark helps guide patients through the process with clarity and compassion. By utilizing minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Clark aims to improve surgical outcomes, reduce recovery times, and enhance overall quality of life.Dr. Clark is an internationally recognized surgeon and researcher focused on improving outcomes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with an emphasis on surgical innovation, healthcare informatics, and clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers. He has led national studies evaluating surgical risk assessment, perioperative optimization, and novel treatment strategies. Additionally, Dr. Clark is actively involved in shaping surgical education and policy through leadership roles in national surgical societies.Outside of work, Dr. Clark enjoys fly fishing, skiing, and traveling. He has a passion for Formula One racing, which reflects his appreciation for precision, innovation, and continuous improvement—principles that also guide his surgical practice. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
The Association Of University Physicians
Karen Horvath is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Horvath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Necrosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Horvath is currently accepting new patients.
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 Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Retroperitoneal Inflammation
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendicitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Breast LumpDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.


