Overview
Robert Yates is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yates is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yates is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
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
Brant Oelschlager is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Oelschlager is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Oelschlager is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Flum 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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
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
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Yates isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Yates isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Yates isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Yates isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CellulitisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Yates isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.

