Overview
"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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
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Is Dr. William (. Helton a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William (. Helton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. William (. Helton specialize in?
While Dr. William (. Helton is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William (. Helton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William (. Helton has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William (. Helton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Helton isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Helton isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- HerniaDr. Helton isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Helton isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Helton isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Helton isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.