25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Kenmore, WA

Carol J. Cornejo, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and hernia surgery.She was an assistant professor in the University of Washington Department of Surgery with her clinical practice at Harborview Medical Center for five years. She joined Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds in 2003 and has been an active member of the medical staff at Swedish Medical Center in Edmonds where she is currently Chief of Surgery. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.Dr. Cornejo grew up in Eureka, a small town on the coast of northern California. She now lives in Woodway with her husband and two children. When not working, she enjoys traveling, baking, and entertaining family and friends. Dr. Cornejo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

"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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

David Flum is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Michael J. Sailer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His specialty area is sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder and knee surgery—both arthroscopic and joint replacement. Dr. Sailer’s patients range from “weekend warriors” to high-level athletes.Dr. Sailer is a native Seattleite, attending Whitman College for his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biology and graduating with Honors from the University of Washington Medical School. He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado after a year on the orthopedic faculty at the University of Washington, before joining Proliance in 1994.He and his wife have three children. They enjoy snow skiing, water sports, biking, and are involved in their kids’ sports teams and activities. Dr. Sailer is the team physician for the Skyline High School Spartan football team, providing care since 1997.Dr. Sailer’s philosophy of care is simple. Take good care of people and treat them like you would a family member. He listens to the patient, puts them at ease, and thoroughly explains their condition so they can make an informed decision about their care. Dr. Sailer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Justin P. Olsen, MD, is a board-certified surgeon. He studied microbiology at the University of Montana, where he played football for the national champion Griz program. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Washington in Seattle. His general surgery residency was completed in Denver, Colo. at Saint Joseph Hospital. Following his residency, Dr. Olsen spent seven years as a military surgeon in the United States Air Force. He earned a Bronze Star during his deployment to Afghanistan. He was previously Chief of Surgery at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom.Dr. Olsen spent his early childhood in Gig Harbor, Wash. before moving to Helena, Mont. prior to high school. He now lives in Lynnwood with his wife and five children. He enjoys spending time with his family and anything sports related, especially the Seahawks and Sounders. Dr. Olsen is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Brenton Ward is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Ward has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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.

Sara Zettervall is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zettervall is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Embolectomy.

Raymond Yeung is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yeung has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Hepatectomy.

Neel Bhatt is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhatt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mukta Krane is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Krane is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Harry Kahn is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Kahn is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Sam Salama is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

"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.

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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Javier Herrera is a General Surgeon in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Herrera is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Herrera is currently accepting new patients.

Debra Wechter, MD, FACS, has expertise inBreast disease and breast cancerSentinel lymph node biopsySkin-sparing mastectomyBreast conserving surgeryGeneral surgery including thyroid surgery, gallbladder surgery and surgery for gastrointestinal malignanciesDr. Wechter has special interest inBreast surgeryLaparoscopic surgeryGastrointestinal surgeryEndocrine surgeryOncoplastic breast surgeryWhen not at work, Dr. Wechter enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She also enjoys bicycling, skiing and backpacking. Dr. Wechter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Health for a Better World. Dr. Menendez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Galactocoele, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

Jared Brandenberger, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in abdominal transplantation and liver, kidney and pancreas surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Brandenberger enjoys soccer, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hunting and fishing, and classic car restoration. Dr. Brandenberger is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

David Byrd is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Byrd is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Mastectomy.

Andrew Spencer is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Spencer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Lauren Wancata, MD, specializes in liver, biliary and pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, open and minimally invasive surgery of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.Dr. Wancata enjoys gardening, hiking and skiing/snowboarding. Dr. Wancata is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Bennett Johnson is a General Surgeon in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Gallstones. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Johnston is a General Surgeon in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Johnston is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.