Dr. Charles Garten, MD

Dr. Garten saw my 11-year-old as a 2nd opinion on her patellar tendonitis. It was taking a long time to heal, and my daughter was afraid to straighten her knee bc she thought she would damage it further. We were brought right into the exam room and had her x-rays completed even before her scheduled appt time. Dr. Garten extensively examined both knees/hips and did an ultrasound to assess the injury in her tendon. We now feel good about her PT because we saw for ourselves that there was no lasting damage to the tendon. Dr. Garten prescribed a compounded pain cream and wrote a new PT order for her therapist. He saw no need to recommend any other treatments for her. Dr. Garten has a great way with kids, and he convinced my daughter that she would be okay pushing her knee a little in PT in order to improve its healing progress. She is already trying harder to straighten it. With a little luck, she will be back to playing with her National Premier League soccer team in a few weeks.

I was having chronic pain in my left side. After 2 visits to the emergency room an X-Ray and an MRI which yielded no results, I reached out to Dr. Garten. He quickly diagnosed my condition and prescribed 2 medications. He told me there were other options if the treatment did not work and to reach back out to him. I have tried for over 2 weeks to schedule a follow up only to be told by the receptionist that he has no further treatment options. I feel completely abandoned!

I have been going to Dr Garten for over 10 years. My variety of orthopedic issues have all been resolved to my satisfaction. Dr Garten is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. I also believe he keeps up with the most up to date treatments. He is one of the kindest and warmest physicians I have known. As a nurse I have worked with many physicians and Dr Garten is one of the very best doctors I have known. Thank you Dr Garten! Julie L

I've already referred him, my friend as grateful I am. Dr. Garten explains things clearly, calmly, warm personality, reassuring, explained options, his reasons for his recommendation, what to expect from various courses of action ... no pressure. My second visit today he proposed an injection into my hip joint. I *HATE* needles, *HATE* shots; he said, "I'm very good with people who hate needles." And he was right. It was over in 7 seconds! and within hours ALL pain is gone. Color me happy.

Dr. Garten is extremely knowledgeable. He's always up on the latest technology, tests, improvements, trials & knows the body and mechanics incredibly well. Dr. Garten finds solutions for any body part, joint, bone, muscle, tendons, blood, spasms, etc., virtually everything. He provides options that are best for the patient, fast and effective recovery, utilizing the latest technology and medical methodology. Dr. Garten is atop diagnostician, wonderful bedside manner, compmitted to his patients

Dr. Garten has cared for my entire family for over 10 years. He works as a professional team member, engaging the patient in their care- helping to optimize the best solutions for each patient based on goals of treatment for best evident based/ cost effective outcomes.

I highly recommend Dr. Garten. My entire family has seen him for various orthopedic issues over the past ten years. He takes the time to thoroughly explain the medical condition, listens to the patient's concerns then provides treatment options with special consideration of the patient's personal fitness goals. He is determined and dedicated to getting his patients functioning at levels that enable them to be as active as they desire whether they are a professional or recreational athlete.