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Dr. William Helton, MD

Dr. William Helton, MD

General Surgery*
(206) 693-4970

Dr. William Helton, MD is a general surgeon in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 5 Star Rating (21 reviews)
(206) 693-4970
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1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

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Locations

Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic

Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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(206) 693-4970

Virginia Mason Bellevue Medical Center

Virginia Mason Bellevue Medical Center11695 NE 4th St Bellevue, WA 98004
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(206) 693-4970

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Helton is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Helton specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Helton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Helton

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21 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Dr Helton was a delight. Provide options and was extremely informative and a nice guy to boot. Highly recommend
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Jan 18, 2025
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Dr. Helton was terrific. I am grateful to have been assigned to his care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2024
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Dr. Helton and his staff are awesome!! Hope he is doing well after his hip surgery. I look forward to seeing him next year.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2024
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Dr Helton is great. So easy to talk to. We have great respect for his expertise
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 08, 2024
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The intern Doctor was thorough during the interview and put me at ease; answered all my questions regarding the procedure. Seems to have a very organized process in place where at the end, a scheduler came in to walk me thru the scheduling process.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 19, 2024
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Dr is top notch!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jun 28, 2024
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All 5s. Student doctor was also all fives.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 04, 2024
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Dr Helton and his Resident were very clear and reassuring in their explanation of my upcoming surgery. They answered my questions regarding the recovery process.
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No results
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No results
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May 07, 2024
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Dr. Helton was very professional throughout appointment and readily answered any questions I or my family had.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2024
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The doctor was very informative, explain things exceptionally well, and I found him to be a very kind considerate person
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 03, 2024
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Dr Helton was very thorough in explaining everything to me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 24, 2024
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Mostly good experiences.
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No results
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No results
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Jan 25, 2024
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The ER doctor and surgeon were amazing. Their care was exquisite. I was examined carefully, and everything was explained in detail. I was Included in all decision making and I constantly felt like I was in good hands. Such a good experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 21, 2023
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Doctor Helton, the assistant residence Doctor and other staff members were nothing short of great in helping me understand the health issues that I am dealing with. Further, they were very supportive in finding an early surgical appointment. Thank you Doctors, I look forward to a satisfactory outcome.
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No results
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No results
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Dec 18, 2023
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Appreciated the time spent explaining matters.
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Nov 02, 2023
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Dr. Helton and his team were amazing! I was very nervous and they helped ease my anxiety.
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Oct 13, 2023
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Very clear and informative
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No results
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Oct 08, 2023
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Dr. Helton and his intern were wonderful, friendly and engaging. I felt I could easily ask questions. Answers were clear, reassuring and informative.
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No results
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No results
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Sep 23, 2023
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Doctor Helton is by far one of the best general surgeans I've ever met. His bed side manner is incredible, he is compassionate, he listenes and is very accessible. I spend months looking for the "best" General surgeon and even went out of state but My research kept bringing me to Dr. Helton. Dr. H repaired my incisional hernia with mesh and did an excellent job. If anyone is looking for a general surgeon I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

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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...read more

biography

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...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Hepatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 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

  • General Surgery, University Of Washington, Seattle, 1986

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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