Summary

Dr. James Pelton specializes in oncology and has dedicated 45 years to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. His extensive experience in the field has made him a trusted expert in cancer treatment. Dr. Pelton is fluent in both Russian and English.

Dr. Pelton practices at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Overlake Medical Center And Clinics. He focuses on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. His expertise includes performing external beam radiation and radiation therapy procedures, as well as systemic radiation therapy treatments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 45 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, English
  • University Of Washington Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center

3301 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 am
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 am
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 am
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 am

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4.9 
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45 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, English Speaks Portuguese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bellingham , WAMount Vernon , WAMount Vernon , WABellingham , WA
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: West China University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Guntur Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James G. Pelton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AgeRight Advantage
  • Amerigroup Washington
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Coordinated Care Washington
  • Devoted Health
  • First Choice Health Network
  • First Health Network
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
  • Medicaid Washington
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan Network
  • Pacific Medical Centers
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Provider Network of America
  • Regence - Oregon & Washington
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare
  • Washington State Labor & Industries

Medical Specialties

Dr. James G. Pelton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James G. Pelton has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Radiation Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Washington Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Dr. James Pelton is affiliated with Overlake Medical Center And Clinics.
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Dr. James Pelton's office is located at 3301 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA, 98225.

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