Meet Dr. Matthew Christman

Dr. Matthew Christman has devoted his efforts to the care and surgical management of children with urology concerns since 2012. He views his practice as a calling, and he is passionate about providing the highest quality care to his patients and their families.

Dr. Christman is a decorated military surgeon having achieved the rank of captain while serving in the United States Navy for 21 years. During the last 11 years of his military career, he was the lone pediatric urologist covering the West Coast and Pacific regions for the Navy. He also led the Navy's only urology residency training program as program director for seven years. He has over 40 publications in the field of urology and has earned a master's degree in health systems engineering which he utilizes to help improve his patients' experiences of care.

Outside the hospital Dr. Christman loves spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys trying (sometimes successfully?!) to maintain the military fitness standards and he is often found coaching youth sports throughout the week and on the weekends. While Dr. Christman grew up in Philadelphia Eagles country, he's excited to now call Big D his home as a member of the Cook healthcare team. If you want to know his football loyalties, you'll have to ask him when you meet him!

Services

  • All surgical and medical conditions of male and female urinary and reproductive tract
  • Circumcision
  • Endourology
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Orchidopexy
  • Reconstructive Urology

Reviews

Average rating:

4.8
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (85)
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
4.8 (85)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
4.8 (84)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.8
4.8 (85)

What our families say

  • November 15, 2025

    Excellent medical care for my son.

  • November 11, 2025

    I really appreciated the clinics coordination with the radiology department that allowed us do get all of our testing and the appointment done in one day.

  • November 11, 2025

    Dr. Christman was very knowledgeable, thorough and kind. He patiently answered all questions and was not at all in a rush. His nurse or MA who roomed us (I didn't catch her name) was also very kind and very prompt.

  • November 10, 2025

    The nurse and doctor were very professional, and addressed all of our questions and concerns.

  • November 07, 2025

    The visit was excellent. The nurse and physician were fantastic. The answered all our questions and [...] felt safe and heard.

  • October 28, 2025

    Very respectful and listened very well.

  • September 20, 2025

    Everyone in the clinic was very nice and helpful

  • September 20, 2025

    I love working with Dr Christman, he is always positive, professional and courteous.

  • September 11, 2025

    Everything seemed to run efficiently and smoothly.

  • September 11, 2025

    Everyone from the people downstairs, giving us directions to the elevators, to the actual Dr were much appreciated ! Lots of Kindness and happy people.

  • August 22, 2025

    Ours was a positive experience.

  • August 22, 2025

    Dr. Christman was very professional and knowledgeable he was able to listen to our concerns as parents and provide answers. He did a fantastic job and was great with our son.

  • August 15, 2025

    Good experience

  • August 15, 2025

    Very nice facility

  • August 14, 2025

    Amazing experience with this team overall. Will highly recommend!

  • August 14, 2025

    My son had an emergency surgery and this team handled it amazingly. I received a call the next day about scheduling a followup and even had questions that they immediately helped answer. Made my family feel so comfortable given the circumstances. Would highly recommend!

  • August 08, 2025

    All staff was very sweet and kind

  • July 29, 2025

    Always a great experience. Staff is always professional and nice.

  • June 13, 2025

    The experience all together was amazing. Extremely grateful to have Cooks Childrens hospital and all of there staff.

  • May 28, 2025

    Everyone was sweet and helpful!

  • May 28, 2025

    I had great experience with my visit. I feel really comfortable and the place was nice and clean. Everyone was helpful. The service was amazing! Thank you all!

  • May 23, 2025

    Dr. Christman was professional and kind, I would be happy to recommend his care.

  • May 23, 2025

    Our appointment was efficient, yet allowed space for questions and concerns. We never felt rushed, yet we were treated promptly.

  • May 22, 2025

    It was very good, they treated us very well

  • May 16, 2025

    Dr Christman has always taken wonderful care of my daughter and addressed all of her needs in a timely manner

  • May 05, 2025

    Good

  • April 16, 2025

    The surgery scheduled and insurance gal covering for her were exceptionally kind and helpful and reassuring and accommodating. Also very much appreciated Dr Christman taking the time he did to explain, process, and work through questions. Never got a sense of feeling rushed

  • April 10, 2025

    Dr Christman has been wonderful to work with for my son's care. He is kind, patient and always answers any questions I have. He gave me all of my options for treatment and explained them very well so I could make the most informed treatment.

  • March 30, 2025

    Good experience

  • March 25, 2025

    Overall an excellent experience. We appreciate the compassionate care and coordination of her imaging with her follow-up urology visit. Friendly clinical staff and competent care team. Thank you all !

  • March 25, 2025

    Dr. Christman was thorough, straightforward, and honest. While I didn't catch their names, his nurse and MA were phenomenal as well. Very friendly, warm respectful, and put us at ease.

  • March 08, 2025

    No thanks every things were perfect

  • March 08, 2025

    Very good it's very good hospital very caring

  • February 27, 2025

    Overall visit was a great experience. I look forward to recommending others to this clinic.

  • February 27, 2025

    I would just like to say Thank you again for your kindness to my daughter and myself ,Dr. Christman.

  • February 22, 2025

    Child life services was very good!

  • February 22, 2025

    The whole experience with the Dr and staff was positive. The effort and thought that goes into patient experience shows. Thank you!

  • February 22, 2025

    Everyone was great.

  • February 22, 2025

    The doctor was amazing and the scheduler [...] was amazing.

  • February 08, 2025

    The doctor explained everything well and answered my questions as we went. I feel confident with him being my sons surgeon

  • February 06, 2025

    Very polite, very friendly, very respectful. Very humble.

  • January 31, 2025

    All check in staff and nurse who let us know about the delay were nice and communicative

  • January 26, 2025

    All staff is wonderful.

  • January 24, 2025

    The entire experience was great.

  • January 24, 2025

    The office staff, nurse, and doctor were all amazing. They made sure [...] was comfortable, and they explained everything very well.

  • January 07, 2025

    I will like to congratulate the entire staff and doctor for the extreme good care of my son from the day of his appointment until yesterday.

  • January 07, 2025

    Everyone is amazing every time we good!!!

  • January 07, 2025

    Everyone is amazing every time we good!!! Couldn't ask for a better experience.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine – Washington, DC
  • Residency:
  • Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
  • Fellowship:
  • University of Pennsylvania/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Urology Pediatric Urology Subspecialty Certification

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network
  • American Urological Association
  • Societies for Pediatric Urology

Recognitions

  • American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego Program Director of the Year
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

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