Overview
Christian Kuhr, MD, is a board-certified urologist with special medical interest in kidney and pancreas transplantation and kidney cancer surgery. Dr. Kuhr's lab focuses on the mechanisms of immune tolerance as they relate to organ transplantation and cancer treatment.Dr. Kuhr feels privileged to work with patients and to witness the transformative effects of transplantation, both for the patients and their families. The process of transplant surgery requires a lot of trust between patient and physician, and Dr. Kuhr works hard to built this trust.Dr. Kuhr is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is part of Benaroya Research Institute, a clinical associate professor of surgery and urology at the University of Washington, and affiliate in research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He has been named a Top Doctor bySeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines.When not caring for patients or in the laboratory, Dr. Kuhr enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and dog, hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling and running. He also enjoys the outdoors, travel and music.
Dr. Kuhr is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian S. Kuhr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian S. Kuhr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian S. Kuhr by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christian S. Kuhr a top-rated expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian S. Kuhr is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christian S. Kuhr specialize in?
While Dr. Christian S. Kuhr is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Clear Cell Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Christian S. Kuhr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christian S. Kuhr has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christian S. Kuhr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christian S. Kuhr accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian S. Kuhr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Kuhr isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Kuhr isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Kuhr isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Kuhr isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Experienced
- Bacterial ProstatitisDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Prostatitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder StonesDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- BoilsDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Kuhr isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.