Summary

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann is a surgeon with 18 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Universität Zürich Medizinische Fakultät in Switzerland, bringing international medical training to his practice. Dr. Gitzelmann provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Gitzelmann practices at Strong Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Pediatric Specialty Center in West Orange, New Jersey. He specializes in treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing procedures that require sedation and conducting basic metabolic panels for patient evaluation. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 18 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Universit‰t Z¸rich Medizinische Fakult‰t
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Pediatric Specialty Center

375 Mount Pleasant Ave Ste 105West Orange, NJ 07052
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.5 
18 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
West Orange , NJNew York , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Universit‰t Z¸rich Medizinische Fakult‰t Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann

  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universit‰t Z¸rich Medizinische Fakult‰tGraduated in 2008

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Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann speaks English.
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