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Dr. Donald Garver Jr, MD

Dr. Donald Garver Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Garver Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Grosse Pointe, MI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 1972. He is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

16815 E Jefferson Ave Ste 150 Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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4.0
24 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Dr Garver is a wizard, since my visit yesterday my knee pain is gone :-)
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
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Tony – Apr 05, 2024
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Don't ask him NO QUSTIONS ! HORRIBLE
I went for my back and my neck, got xrays and then he wanted to give me injections. I said no to the neck injection, he go mad. Got madder when I ask questions , What is the medicine? how long will it last? will it counter act against my othe meds(he said what other meds, he didn't even READ what I wrote down !), he said, I AM THE DOCTOR stop asking me questions, either you want this or you don't ! I can't ask questions about my health? that's crazy ! He said stop arguing with him and do like he said or just leave. I left !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Y. Clay – Dec 15, 2023
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I have been seeing Dr Garver for a long time, he has done 2 successful elbow surgeries, rotator-cuff, bunion, and most recent knee-cap replacement. He is very straight forward and thorough, he explains everything very well, and he cares, very important
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kathy S in Warren, MI – Dec 21, 2018
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Iv recommended Dr Garver to two friends he has taken care of both. He has done 3 shoulder surgeries on one friend and each has turned out wonderfully well. A hip surgery on my other friend that another doctor botched and Dr Garver did an excellent job!! She could walk again and her hip never popped out of place again. He replaced both of my knees and an ankle surgery all turned out very well. He has excellent bed side manor as well as being a fantastic surgeon and doctor. He is the right doc!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patti Nicholas in Roseville , MI – Nov 20, 2018
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Thank you so much Dr. Garver!!!!! Injection yesterday and I can bend my knee without pain today!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Fildew in MI – Nov 15, 2018
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Dr Garver has always been a kind and caring doctor. He has always been honest and upfront. I need a partial knee replacement. And he is recommending to do the cortazone shots for now. And put off surgery for as possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dan Brennan in MI – Sep 27, 2018
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Dr Garver repaired two rotator cuffs and replaced my left knee. Each surgery was a year apart; the last in 2015. As of June 2018, I have no discomfort and have full range of motion. I routinely play golf, bowl and bicycle plus do all my “honey dos” and DIYs without pain or restriction. I definitely recommend Dr Garver.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Anthony Widenman in Grosse Pointe, MI – Jun 26, 2018
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Dr. Garver repaired my mother's hip using sound judgment based on her age and comorbidities. His manner was very kind and he spent considerable time explaining the surgical procedure. After surgery he provided an x-ray of the hardware used to repair her hip.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Grosse Pointe Woods – Aug 16, 2017
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My mom had 3 appointments with this dr., all 3 appointments we had to wait for at least 2 hours past our appointment time. Today we patiently waited again. Her appointment was at 11;15 and he came into the room at 1:30. He asked how we were, I said that we r ok but a bit tired of waiting for more then 2 hours for him. I was shocked when he said if you don't like it then you can leave and don't come back. We left and will never go back again. He is very arrogant and rude. Don't waist ur time
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Elvira in Clinton Township, MI – Jul 21, 2016
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Dr. Garver put me to ease at once. He is extremely intelligent and knows his craft very well. I always asked lots of questions and he always answered those questions fully in language I could understand. He even showed me the ex-rays when I was in disbelief. I would highly recommend Dr. Garver. He is did a total knee replacement on my left knee. He is super!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mary D. in New Baltimore, MI – Feb 02, 2016
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Very kind and gentle doctor with a soothing voice and personality!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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April in Ray, MI – Jan 07, 2016
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Dr. Donald Garver Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Grosse Pointe, MI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 1972. He is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Metro Orthopaedic Associates PC16815 E Jefferson Ave Ste 150 Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe

    468 Cadieux Rd
    Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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