Overview
Kristy Wells, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who performs surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital. Dr. Wells has a special medical interest in emergency general surgery.Dr. Wells takes a maternalistic approach to patient care. She seeks to understand each patient's goals and to help them achieve them. Her role is to assist, not judge. Dr. Wells’ focus on patient-centered care resulted in the receipt of an Award for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction for five consecutive years.Away from work, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs, and getting to know the beautiful city of Seattle.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristen M. Wells
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen M. Wells?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristen M. Wells by calling their office at 206-341-0060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristen M. Wells a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen M. Wells is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kristen M. Wells specialize in?
While Dr. Kristen M. Wells is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kristen M. Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristen M. Wells accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-341-0060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- FibroadenomaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HerniaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- NecrosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.