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Evan S. Ong
Advanced in Pancreatectomy

Dr. Evan S. Ong

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Pancreatectomy
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

"Dr. Evan Ong most recently received the 2023 Cancer Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Dr. Ong's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers with particular interest in treatment options for pancreatico-biliary cancers as well as regional and metastatic disease. He offers state-of-the-art treatment including minimally invasive and robotic surgery for hepatic and pancreatic tumors, microwave and bipolar radiofrequency ablation, irreversible electroporation (Nano-knife) as well as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC), a treatment option for cancers that have disseminated to the peritoneal cavity. Dr. Ong's philosophy of care is ""Qui Audet...Cura"" - ""Who Dares...Cures.""".

Dr. Ong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Pancreatectomy.

Graduate Institution
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University , 1999
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago , 2006
Specialties
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Roswell Park Cancer Institute , 2008
University of Illinois College of Medicine , 2003
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Anthem BCBS
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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Premera
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, Seattle, WA 98104
Call: 206-386-6700
Other Locations
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
Call: 425-313-4000
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-320-2000
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Call: 206-386-6000

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ong 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.

Umbilical Hernia
Ganglion Cyst
Urachal Cyst
Colorectal Cancer
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Chronic Pancreatitis
Liver Transplant
Femoral Hernia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Endoscopy
Gastrectomy
Melanoma
Glucagonoma
Gangrene
Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pancreatectomy
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Peptic Ulcer
Parathyroidectomy
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Parathyroid Adenoma
Liver Cancer
Liposarcoma
Pancreas Transplant
Gallbladder Cancer
Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma
Splenomegaly
Biliary Atresia
Gastric Lymphoma
Mastectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Stomach Cancer
Frostbite
Thyroid Cancer
Biliary Dyskinesia
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Breast Lump
Hepatoblastoma
Paronychia
Breast Cancer
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritonitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Portal Hypertension
Carbuncle
Gallbladder Disease
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Splenectomy
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Appendectomy
Insulinoma
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Ileostomy
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Pyogenic Granuloma
Appendicitis
Cholestasis
Cholecystitis
Cholangitis
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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.


31 Total Publications

Distant Tumor Response in the Pelvis After Histotripsy of a Metastatic Sarcoma of the Liver in a Patient With Differentiated Liposarcoma.
Distant Tumor Response in the Pelvis After Histotripsy of a Metastatic Sarcoma of the Liver in a Patient With Differentiated Liposarcoma.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: August 28, 2025
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"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 Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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