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Dr. William Helton, MD

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Dr. William Helton, MD
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Dr. William Helton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. William Helton, MD
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Dr. William Helton, MD

General Surgery*
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Helton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. William Helton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA. They graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and completed a residency at General Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, 1986. They currently practice at Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic and are affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. Dr. Helton has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helton received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Helton also speaks Spanish. Dr. Helton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center
    1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
  2. 2 Virginia Mason Bellevue Medical Center
    11695 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Experience and Background Check

Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Chronic Cholecystitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cirrhosis
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Liver Damage
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Stricture
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Cholangitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Sclerosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Distal Pancreatectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I believe in educating my patients about their disease and condition and the expected results so they can make an educated decision about their care. I will counsel and advise them about what i think is the best option based upon their particular situation, my education and 25 years of experience. I strongly believe in crafting a highly individualized treatment plan, based upon the patient's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. William Helton, MD is a general surgery specialist in Seattle, WA. He specializes in General Surgery and Hepatology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, 1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • 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
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Helton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helton's profile.

Dr. Helton frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Helton, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Helton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA

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