Recommended Doctor
Howard MUNTZ MD
Oncology (Cancer) - Washington Seattle

Dr. Muntz is a gynecological oncologist in Seattle. He performed my hysterectomy in 2004. I got sick suddenly with bloating and abdominal pain for several days. My primary MD sent me for tests (abdominal CT scan with contrast after drinking a horrid tasting substance) and found large masses on each ovary. I was petrified because of family history of pancreatic, colon and ovarian cancers.

My primary MD referred me to Dr. Muntz who reviewed the tests. He said he did not think I had cancer based on the tests, but felt I should have a hysterectomy because of the pain and bloating and family history. Dr. Muntz was very calm, very reassuring, and very positive about the results he expected to see. He explained that an abdominal hysterectomy would be better than a vaginal one - less blood loss, less chance of cancer cells (if any) spilling inito the abdominal cavity, easier recovery, because he would take out the uterus, tubes and ovaries as a complete package.

And he was right! I did not have cancer; he found large dermoid cysts on each ovary, and one ovary - on the side that gave the most pain - was twisted on its pedicle (the stem that attached it to my abdomen) and that was most likely what caused the severe pain.

During the surgery, as soon as he had the pathology report back, he left the OR and went to the waiting room and told my husband and son the good news, that I did not have cancer. That was wonderful, because we were all so afraid.

We were all impressed with Dr. Muntz - he was very caring, friendly, reassuring, and very competent. Follow up care from his staff and the staff at Virginia Mason was also wonderful.

I highly recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Howard Muntz is not only a Gynecologist, but is also an Oncologist.

He has received many awards for Outstanding Doctor and he iss very well trained in surgery of the female reproductive system.

I saw him for a total hysterectomy, with major pelvic repairs for multiple prolapses.

I have a family history of Ovarian Cancer and I wanted a doctor that would know how to deal with that if cancer was found during the procedure.

No cancer was found, and the surgery went smoothly, the pelvic repairs are perfect and are holding up.

Dr. Howard Muntz has a good bedside manner, everyone in my family liked him and he was thorough in explaining to my family how the operation went.

I feel he is highly competent and I recommend him, without hesitation to other patients.

His profile can be found on the Virginia Mason website.

Dr. Muntz is a very knowledgable and experienced gynecological oncologist. He was able to explain my condition so that I understood what the possibilities were before surgery. He took the time to answer all my questions. When I asked about a report I had seen on the internet, he was explained why he wanted to wait until after staging before discussing that treatment option. His bed side manner is friendly, relaxed and caring. When I became deep anxious after surgery, he made a special trip into the hospital to give me the pathology report as soon as it was available. I would highly recommend him to anyone facing a gynecological cancer.