
James C Garlitz MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery
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3455 Lutheran ParkwaySuite 290Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone+1 303-940-8200
Fax+1 303-940-8400
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Summary
- Dr. James Garlitz is a general surgeon in Golden and Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lutheran Medical Center, Lutheran Surgery Center, Red Rocks Surgery Center and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice more than 20 years. He specializes in complex abdominal wall hernia surgery, minimally invasive hiatal hernia/reflux surgery, and is experienced in many aspects of general surgery including groin hernia repair, colon disease, cancer surgery and laparoscopic surgery.
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2002 - 2003
Marshfield ClinicResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2003 - 2027
WI State Medical License 1998 - 2003
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013, 2017
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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