Dr. Cristopher J Garlitz M.D.
Urologist
200 15th Ave E Seattle WA, 98112About
Dr. Cristopher Garlitz is a urologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Garlitz specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1999
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
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