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Portrait of Christian S Kuhr, MD

Christian S Kuhr, MD

  • Urology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Urologic Oncology
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Christian S Kuhr, MD

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 by Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle magazines.

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.

Specialties

  • Urology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Urologic Oncology

Credentials

  • Diplomate, American Board of Urology

Education

  • Medical School: Carroll College, Helena, Mont., 1984; University of Washington, Seattle, 1988
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1990; Urology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1994
  • Fellowships: Transplant Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1996
  • Professional Education: General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1989

Medical groups

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Puget Sound High Value Network
  • Rainier Health Network

Languages

  • English

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