Fritz Karrer, MD
Pediatric Surgery
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
Highlands Ranch
720-478-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
Broomfield
720-478-5000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
General surgery for infants and children
Specialties
- Surgical Critical Care ( 1990 )
- Surgery ( 1987 )
- Pediatric Surgery ( 1990 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Complex Abdominal/Open, Hemodialysis access surgeries, Laparoscopic, Major Liver (Hepatobiliary), Rex Shunt or Meso-portal Shunt, Trauma and Acute Care
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Critical Care
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Digestive System
Benign Liver Tumors, Biliary Atresia, Biliary Surgery, Choledochal Cysts, Epigastric & Umbilical Hernias, Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems), Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Minimally Invasive Services, Hernia, Intestinal Failure / Short Bowel Syndrome, Liver Cysts, Liver Resection, Pancreas Surgery
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Injuries and Wounds
Acute Wounds
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
Golf, Skiing, Biking, Running, Hiking
Volunteer Activities
Colonel, US Army Reserves 2002-present
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine (1979)
Undergraduate Schools
BSc, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (NE) (1976)
Internships
University of Arizona Program (1980)
Residency Program
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University/Children's Memorial Hospital Program (1988)
University of Arizona Program (1984)
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1986)
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (1985)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), Member
American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN) U01DK062453 (2019)
Research Interests for Patients
Liver and biliary surgery in children
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-6571
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Liver disease & bile duct problems of childhood Pediatric Trauma and Acute Care General surgery for infants and children
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Liver and biliary surgery in children