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

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Ong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ong 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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Helton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Helton is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Biehl is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Biehl 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 clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Wechter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wechter is currently accepting new patients.

David Flum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flum is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Health for a Better World. Dr. Menendez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Galactocoele, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Menendez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Menendez is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Brandenberger is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Brandenberger is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Wancata is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wancata is currently accepting new patients.

Flavio Rocha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rocha is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Ralph Aye is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Aye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Brant Oelschlager is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Oelschlager is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

Angelena Crown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Crown is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mastectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Crown is currently accepting new patients.

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

Neel Bhatt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bhatt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Perichondritis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mukta Krane is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Krane is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Katherine Mandell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mandell is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mandell is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Sailer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Sailer is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Wells is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wells is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Martinez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Martinez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

Mohamed Alassas is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Alassas is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Alassas is currently accepting new patients.

David Byrd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Byrd is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Mastectomy.

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

Clayton Hackerman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hackerman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hackerman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hackerman is currently accepting new patients.