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James Garlitz, MD, General Surgery, Wheat Ridge, CO

JamesCGarlitzMD

General Surgery Wheat Ridge, CO

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • Office

    3455 Lutheran Parkway
    Suite 290
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    Phone+1 303-940-8200
    Fax+1 303-940-8400

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 Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2002 - 2003
  • Marshfield Clinic
    Marshfield ClinicResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1998 - 2003
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships