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Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann, MD

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann, MD

Pediatric Surgery*

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann, MD is a pediatric surgeon in West Orange, NJ. He is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Locations

The Pediatric Specialty Center

The Pediatric Specialty Center375 Mount Pleasant Ave Ste 302 West Orange, NJ 07052
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The Pediatric Specialty Center59 Newark St Hoboken, NJ 07030
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Care Philosophy

"My goal as the chief of pediatric surgery at Saint Barnabas is to perform to the highest standard of care and practice evidence based medicine, ensuring the wellbeing of each child. No two children are the same and..."

- Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann, MD

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Gitzelmann's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gitzelmann

5.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danielle Nunez – Jan 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brendan W. – Mar 23, 2021
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care philosophy

My goal as the chief of pediatric surgery at Saint Barnabas is to perform to the highest standard of care and practice evidence based medicine, ensuring the wellbeing of each child. No two children are the same and it is my duty to make certain...read more
  • Pediatric Surgery

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd
    Livingston, NJ 07039
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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