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Dr. Christopher Pohlman, MD

Dr. Christopher Pohlman, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Pohlman, MD is a general surgeon in Boulder, CO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Avista and Foothills Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

4745 Arapahoe Ave Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80303

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Dr. Pohlman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pohlman

4.2
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Sub par results
Hernia surgery that was ridiculously painful all throughout. Was told it could be a hematoma & not the normal result. Not what anyone wants to hear. Post surgical instructions were deficient. Had a huge bruise after surgery. Have nerve pain, numbness, burning in surrounding area. All this after the healing time of 2 weeks later. Can really only question the Dr’s competence at this point.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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LaH – Oct 02, 2024
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Patient, kind, caring.
Dr. Pohlman has gone above and beyond in solving my surgical needs over the years. His level of patience, care, and optimism are a rarity in modern medicine. I can't imagine calling anyone else if I need future surgical care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2023
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The surgery itself went fine I suppose. I did have a hematoma afterwards but that was part of the risk. I never saw the doctor again after my surgery and I agree with the person who left a review feeling like an assembly line. He never followed up on my lab work and when I needed to see him immediately after the surgery his staff told me I should just probably go to urgent care or he could see me in a couple days. I did have to return immediately after surgery due to some external bleeding.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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I would not recommend Pohlman as he did not follow up which never happened to me after surgery. He seems to be an assembly line surgeon. Not personal, never even came while I was in recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2018
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Intelligent and compassionate man. His demeanor was confidence inspiring and professional. I would recommend him to anyone in the Boulder, CO area who needs a surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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P. R. Baldwin in Boulder, CO – Feb 12, 2016
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He's very educated and knows his field of work. He's done two of my surgeries and without using radiation to find the cause of the problem, he found the problem with symptoms explained. It's very evident that he has experience in the medical field and I would trust only this surgeon with any surgery. I still have some abdominal issues but he has fixed the ones that he specializes in and more thus far. He has removed my appendix my gallbladder and fixed my bilateral hernia. He's a five-star!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Chris Stone in Louisville Colorado – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I focus on minimally invasive surgical treatment of a number of conditions. This approach minimizes discomfort and recovery time, allowing return to normal activity as soon as possible. Advances such as robotic surgery and puncture incision laparoscopy (PILS) allow even smaller incisions and improved safety.

  • General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • North Shore University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1999

  • University Of Arizona

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Boulder Medical Center P.C.4745 Arapahoe Ave Ste 200 Boulder, CO 80303
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