Christopher A. Gitzelmann, MD, Named a Top Doctor

    ROCHESTER, NY, February 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Christopher A. Gitzelmann, MD of the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in health care.

With 15 years of indispensable contributions to the health care field as a specialist, Dr. Gitzelmann has achieved professional success as a medical doctor at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. With pronounced knowledge in general pediatric surgery, as well as thoracic and abdominal surgery, he takes pride in providing the highest quality of health care services to each and every patient.

Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Gitzelmann has provided top-notch care for his patients. Having established himself as a reliable and renowned doctor in the field, Dr. Gitzelmann has been selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. for three consecutive years -- from 2012 to 2014. He works every day to ensure that his patients are comfortable and satisfied, and has subsequently established a perfect four-star rating on Vitals.com.

"In our most stressful hour, Dr. Gitzelmann's kind words and plain-English advice were exactly what our family needed," a review on Vitals.com reads. "He is clearly a brilliant man."

Dr. Gitzelmann continues to surpass his peers due to a critical combination of experience and education, which includes an MD from the University of Zurich Medical School, which he earned in 1991. He went on to complete a residency in general surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich and a pediatric surgery fellowship at the University Children's Hospital of Zurich. He completed a post doctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., and has recently been inducted into Worldwide Registry in recognition of professional achievements.

Active within his industry, Dr. Gitzelmann maintains affiliation with the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. In the coming years, he would like to serve a larger geographic region and establish the new Golisano Children's Hospital and pediatric surgical services center as a major upstate New York provider, which will increase the availability of much-needed services.

Please visit http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/27402641 for more information about Dr. Gitzelmann.

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