Dr. Christopher Kliethermes, MD is a highly skilled endometriosis excision surgeon dedicated to providing patient-centered care. Trained under renowned experts like Dr. Patrick Yeung and Dr. Guan, Dr. Kliethermes has extensive experience handling complex gynecologic surgeries including on the bowel, bladder, and diaphragm, performing over 700 surgeries in the past two years -the busiest gynecologic surgeon in the state of Michigan. He approaches each case with a personalized strategy, offering a range of surgical options tailored to the patient’s needs and goals—whether preserving fertility, minimizing complications, or addressing aggressive disease. With a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes, Dr. Kliethermes aims for 100% excision in every procedure, leveraging his expertise to deliver life-changing results for his patients.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kliethermes has earned numerous accolades, including multiple teaching awards and recognition as an ACOG Mentor of the Year. As a video-vetted surgeon on Icarebetter, he is celebrated as one of Michigan’s leading endometriosis experts. He strongly supports the integration of pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of reducing pelvic inflammation and addressing musculoskeletal issues for improved recovery.
Every one of my surgeries can preserve fertility. It just depends on aggressiveness during the surgery. My goal for patients who are hoping to achieve pregnancy is optimize their chances after surgery.