Overview
Christopher Gitzelmann is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in West Orange, New Jersey.
His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Osteomyelitis in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gitzelmann is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
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Locations
375 Mount Pleasant Ave Ste 302, West Orange, NJ 07052
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. Christopher Gitzelmann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann by calling their office at 973-765-6425. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann is classified as an Experienced expert for Appendicitis, 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. Christopher Gitzelmann specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Horizon Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-765-6425 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Gitzelmann isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Gitzelmann isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.