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Dr. John Garrett, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. John Garrett, MD
4.8 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. John Garrett, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Arlington, VA.
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Dr. John Garrett, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 73
Arlington, VA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. John Garrett, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Arlington, VA.

About

Dr. Garrett graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1979 and completed a residency at UAB Hospital.Dr. John Garrett, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Arlington, VA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Garrett currently practices at VHC Health - Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery and are affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center. At present, Dr. Garrett received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Garrett's office accepts new patients. Dr. Garrett also speaks German. Dr. Garrett is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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Atherectomy
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision
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Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
    Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
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    HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
    Silver OAEPO-VA
    Gold OAEPO-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
    Commonwealth of Virginia
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    Individual KeyCare-VA
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Locations

  1. 1 VHC Health - Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 288, Arlington, VA 22205

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Sep 27, 2024
Between the assistant and the doctor, I've never felt so listened-to and cared-for in a health care setting before. The staff is absolutely, 100% interested in my comfort, care and education. This also includes the excellent administrative staff!
— Sep 27, 2024
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • UAB Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UAB Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Lukes Episcopal Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Garrett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garrett's profile.

Dr. John Garrett, MD is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. John Garrett, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA