4.9
35 Ratings with 35 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Kurtz is a surgeon who specializes in surgical care with 13 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Rocky Vista University College and completed his surgical training through multiple programs at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, including a general surgery residency in 2018 and an internship in 2014. Dr. Kurtz further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in 2019. He provides care in English.
Dr. Kurtz practices at Providence Surgery Clinic in Portland, Oregon, and maintains hospital privileges at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital. His surgical expertise includes treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, serious infections like sepsis, and skin infections including cellulitis. He performs procedures including colonoscopy for colon examination, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Patients rate Dr. Kurtz an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Kurtz practices at Providence Surgery Clinic in Portland, Oregon, and maintains hospital privileges at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital. His surgical expertise includes treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, serious infections like sepsis, and skin infections including cellulitis. He performs procedures including colonoscopy for colon examination, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Patients rate Dr. Kurtz an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Methodist Richardson Medical Center
- 35 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Awards
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 13 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Portland , OR | Portland , OR | Portland , OR | Seattle , WA |
| Med School: Rocky Vista University College | Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College Of Medicine | Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by James Howard Kurtz
Medical Specialties
James Howard Kurtz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
James Howard Kurtz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
James Howard Kurtz holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in 2019.
Residency
Completed their residency at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital in 2018 and OhioHealth Doctors Hospital General Surgery Residency in 2018.
Internship
Completed their internship at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital General Surgery Residency in 2014.
Medical School
Graduated from Rocky Vista University College in 2013 and Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
James Howard Kurtz's NPI number is 1992046825.
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