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Dr. Katie S Artz, MD

Surgeon

Katie S. Artz, MD, FACS, is a top general surgeon who lends her skills and expertise to serve patients at Southwestern Surgery Associates, an affiliate of Arizona Community Surgeons PC, in Tucson, Arizona, which she joined in 2006 upon completing her surgical training. With eleven years of experience as a general surgeon, she specializes in all facets of her specialty, including general and laparoscopic surgery, i.e. hernias, ventral hernias, gallbladder, and breast surgery. Dr. Artz additionally serves as Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and can be found on staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as Tucson Medical Center and Camp Lowell Surgery Center in Tucson, Arizona. “Dr. Artz shares her love of medicine as she mentors high school students in both the Tucson and Vail school districts aspiring to be doctors and surgeons”, states the official website of Southwestern Surgery Associates.
Dr. Katie S. Artz, MD
  • Tucson, AZ
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Patient Education Series | Pediatric Appendectomy | Katie S. Artz, MD, MS

Pediatric Appendectomy: Understanding the Surgical Procedure for ChildrenAppendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed due to blockage by feces, foreign bodies, or infection....

Spotlight Video | Laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery | Katie S. Artz, MD, FACS

Modern medicine is constantly evolving, and one groundbreaking innovation that's changing the way surgeries are performed is Laparoendoscopic Single Site (LESS) Surgery. This...

Spotlight Video | Hernia Repair | Katie S. Artz, MD, FACS

Katie S. Artz, MD, FACS is an Established Surgeon at Southwestern Surgery Associates, located in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Katie S. Artz, a highly skilled general surgeon, serves...

Dr. Katie S Artz - General Surgeon

What is General Surgery? General Surgery is a branch of medicine that requires knowledge of and treatment for the preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patients...

Dr. Katie S Artz - What Is General Surgery

What is general surgery? General surgery encompasses a broad group of surgeries for varied diseases. This includes the process of preoperative, operative, and postoperative care....

Katie S. Artz, MD, FACS

Dr. Katie S. Artz treats patients at Southwestern Surgery Associates in Tucson, AZ. She has eleven years of experience in her field. As a general surgeon, Dr. Artz is responsible...