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William (Scott) Helton, MD

William (Scott) Helton, MD

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Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Hepatobiliary Surgery

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1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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English

Gender

Male

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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 Vitae

Awards/Accolades

  • Director, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-present
  • Senior Humanitarian Award; University of California, Irvine
  • Closing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, Chicago
  • Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle
  • Past President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020
  • Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015
  • Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010
  • Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008
  • Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011
  • AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009
  • Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003
  • Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998
  • Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Seattle's Top Doctors" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019
  • Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019

William (Scott) Helton, MD

Medical Group

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Virginia Mason Medical Center.

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Puget Sound High Value Network.

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Rainier Health Network.

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education

  • Professional Education: General Surgery Internship, University of Washington, Seattle, 1982
  • Fellowship: Liver and Pancreas Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1991; Metabolism and Nutrition, Harvard University, Boston, 1990; GI Peptide Physiology, University of Washington, Seattle, 1987
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, 1986
  • Medical School: MD, University of California, Irvine, 1981
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Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 341-0060

(206) 341-0060

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Bellevue

11695 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

(206) 341-0060

(206) 341-0060

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(206) 344-7970

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4.9 / 5.0

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Specialties

General Surgery

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Hepatobiliary Surgery

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William (Scott) Helton, MD

William (Scott) Helton, MD

General Surgery

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Hepatobiliary Surgery

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 Vitae

Awards/Accolades

  • Director, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence, Virginia Mason, 2011-present
  • Senior Humanitarian Award; University of California, Irvine
  • Closing Speaker, National Youth Leadership Foundation, Chicago
  • Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle
  • Past President, Seattle Surgical Society, 2020
  • Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Foundation, 2012-2015
  • Past President, American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2009-2010
  • Past Treasurer, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Saint Raphael, 2008
  • Chairman, Department of Surgery, Hospital of St. Raphael's, CT, 2006-2011
  • AOA Outstanding Clinical Director Teaching Award, UIC College of Medicine, 2005-2006
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery Advisory Committee, American Board of Surgery, 2004-2009
  • Olga Jonasson Award for Most Outstanding Teacher, Department of Surgery, University of Illinois, 2003
  • Professor and Chair of Surgery, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998-2006
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Washington, 1996-1998
  • Editorial Boards: HPB, Am J Surgery, World J Surgery, J of Pancreas, J Surgical Oncology, J Interventional Oncology, J Surgical Radiology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Seattle's Top Doctors" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019
  • Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2019

Accepting new patients
Offers video visits

Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 341-0060

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Bellevue

11695 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

(206) 341-0060

Fax: (206) 344-7970

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Medical group

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Virginia Mason Medical Center.

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Puget Sound High Value Network.

William (Scott) Helton, MD is part of Rainier Health Network.

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

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