Fritz Karrer, MD

Provider's Specialties

Surgery - Pediatric
Surgery
Surgical Critical Care

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Center for Children's Surgery

(720)777-6571

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Departments and Programs

Conditions Treated

Major Liver Surgery (Hepatobiliary)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Trauma and Acute Care
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
Benign Liver Tumors
Acute Wounds
Complex Abdominal/Open Surgery
Hemodialysis access surgeries
Rex Shunt or Meso-portal Shunt

Languages spoken

English

Experience and background

General surgery for infants and children

Undergraduate 1976

University of Nebraska–Lincoln (NE)

Medical Education 1979

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Internship 1980

University of Arizona Program

Residency 1984

University of Arizona Program

Fellowship 1985

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program

Fellowship 1986

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residency 1988

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University/Children's Memorial Hospital Program

For Patients:
Liver and biliary surgery in children

For Referring Providers:
Liver and biliary surgery in children

James E, Strain Award 2019

The James E. Strain Award is bestowed annually to a Children’s Hospital Colorado practitioner who exemplifies the ideals of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its advocacy for child health.
Children' Hospital Colorado

Order of Military Medical Merit 2022

The OMMM recognizes excellence and promotes fellowship and esprit de corps among Army Medical Department (AMEDD) personnel. Membership in the Order denotes distinguished service recognized by the senior leadership of the AMEDD and is signified with the presentation of a white brass or sterling silver medallion on a maroon ribbon.
U.S. Army

Meritorious Service Medal 2022

The MSM is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.
U.S. Army

Army Commendation Medal (fifth award) 2022

The ARCOM is a military decoration awarded to U.S. Army personnel for meritorious service, achievement, or heroism.
U.S. Army

Top Doctors 2023

5280 partners with Castle Connolly, a health care research and information company, to create the list. All metro-area doctors are surveyed, and asked, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat them or their families.
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