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Dr. James Garlitz, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. James Garlitz, MD
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Dr. James Garlitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO.
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Dr. James Garlitz, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Wheat Ridge, CO
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. James Garlitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO.

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Dr. Garlitz graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1997 and completed a residency at Marshfield Clin/St Joseph Hospital.Dr. James Garlitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO and has 27 years experience. Dr. Garlitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital. At present, Dr. Garlitz received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Garlitz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Garlitz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Familial Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Intussusception
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Perianal Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Perirectal Abscess
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Hernia
Ulcer
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Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Surgery
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
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Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excisional Biopsy
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemicolectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Biopsy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
Muscle Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Port Removal
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Biopsy
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Surgical Biopsy
Surgical Procedures
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vein Ablation
Vein Treatment
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Colorado
    3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 290, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 940-8200
  2. 2 Colorado Surgical Service PC
    500 W 144th Ave Ste 130, Broomfield, CO 80023
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (720) 927-2700
  3. 3 Surgical Specialists of Colorado
    3455 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 290, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 467-1400
  4. 4 Surgical Specialists of Colorado PC
    400 Indiana St Ste 200, Golden, CO 80401
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garlitz
4.8
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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May 27, 2022
He is very kind and knowledgeable
Crissy — May 27, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Marshfield Clin/St Joseph Hospital
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Garlitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garlitz's profile.

Dr. James Garlitz, MD is affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Garlitz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

    1500 Park Central Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO

  • CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital

    14300 Orchard Pkwy, Westminster, CO