James H. Kurtz, DO
Portland, OR 97213
Providence Surgery Clinic - East
5050 Northeast Hoyt Street, Suite 610, Portland, OR 97213
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About James H. Kurtz
"I went into medicine with the goal of helping people," says James Kurtz, D.O. "I chose surgery because I like to work with my hands and I am fascinated by the intricacies of the human body. The most important role I have as a physician is to deconstruct complex problems and relay all useful information to the patient so that we can create a shared decision-making process."
Dr. Kurtz believes the patient is at the center of every decision he makes. He aims to treat a patient as he would his own family. His goal is to perform the least amount of surgery that will be effective to fix the problem. This includes minimally invasive approaches (laparoscopic or robotic) and enhanced recovery protocols to get you back to your baseline as quickly and safely as possible.
Dr. Kurtz received his medical degree from Rocky Vista University College in Colorado and completed his residency at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital in Ohio. He then went on to complete a fellowship at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in general surgery.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Kurtz believes this instilled his "blue-collar" work ethic. In his free time he enjoys playing recreational soccer, playing the guitar and singing. His wife is a Portland native and his family is excited to be in the Pacific Northwest.
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2013
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
2019
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital General Surgery Residency
2014
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital General Surgery Residency
2018
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, General Surgery
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Dr Kurtz was great , explained tests and listened to my questions and I received clear answers I could understand
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Good experience
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They were thoughtful, humorous and humble. I felt cared for especially when they offered to play music and even changed it when I felt stressed by the music that was playing.
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I have had an all around great experience with the Doctors and other personnel I've interacted with from the Providence group.
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The over all it was ok
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Excellent physician
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