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Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
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Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Garrett graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY. Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Garrett currently practices at Cedar Valley General Surgery and are affiliated with Waverly Health Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. Dr. Garrett's office accepts new patients. Dr. Garrett is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
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Port Placements or Replacements
Wound Repair
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Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Alliance Select
    Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cedar Valley General Surgery
    1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107, Waterloo, IA 50701
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    2010
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Board Certifications

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  • Critical Care Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garrett's profile.

Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD is affiliated with Waverly Health Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW, Waverly, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA