background
background
Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD

Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Temple, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508

Make an Appointment

(254) 724-5918

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Garrett Jr is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest Waco, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Garrett Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garrett Jr specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Garrett Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garrett Jr

3.8

10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
20%
20%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 16, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph Martinez – Nov 15, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Beverly Moody – Jun 28, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 04, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bernardo Junior santana Lozano in Roslindale, MA – Aug 08, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Garrett Jr?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. David Garrett Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Temple, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
- 
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Dr. Garrett Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

    Read our methodology

    Online Care for Migraine (Sponsored)

    Locations

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

      100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

      2401 S 31st St
      Temple, TX 76508
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality