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Dr. Garrison Christian, MD

Dr. Garrison Christian, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Garrison Christian, MD is a family medicine physician in Winter Haven, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

635 1st St N Winter Haven, FL 33881
Telehealth available

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Dr. Christian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christian

3.5
22 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Great Visit
My first time meeting him. We discussed health concerns that I had as well as concerns he had. He recommended a Rx to relieve one of these concerns. Two days later at 8:15 in the evening he called me to confirm I understood his recommendation. What other doctor would do t?
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jeff Kipe – Mar 25, 2025
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Dismissive attitude
1-2 hr wait times. Rude when you ask too many questions. Doesn't even review tests or know what your problems are because he just doesn't listen. Reminded me I was old and shouldn't expect to feel well. Just says come back but for what is a mystery. Didn't care about discomfort or symptoms. I had to fire him. His staff has no clue how to put in referrals had to self refer. I guess he's ok for the basics, just not actual health issues.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Mar 15, 2025
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Dr. Christian is a very caring,
I have had Dr. Christian since he came to Gessler clinic. He cares about his patients, listens to what you have to say.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 13, 2024
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Staff does not return calls, no sense of urgency, front desk secretary very unprofessional and rude, wait time to see him is ridiculously long. Do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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May 30, 2023
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He is an excellent Diagnostician
He completes a thorough exam and answers any questions you have. I’m very happy with the message system through the “Follow My Health” portal and his office staff have always gotten back to me in a timely manner.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Amy A. – Dec 13, 2022
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I have had Dr. Christian since he came to Gessler Clinic. He is a great diagnostician. He is down to earth, compassionate are really cares about his patients. You may wait a little while in the waiting room but know that when it is your turn to see him you have his undivided attention.
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
2 others found this helpful
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A loyal patient – Oct 21, 2022
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Dr garrison took me off of fosamax for osteoporosis he wanted to wait for 2yrs to see if was doing any good.I understood this but then I started experiencing back pain bad . All he wanted to do was give a shot,or pills,which I don’t want to take.I used to walk 2or3miles a day not anymore I try but my back hurts not any help trying to change drs and michell Murphy was the same
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2020
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Staff very unprofessional. Wait is always long. Staff cant answer simple questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2020
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Me experience with him leaves me wondering if he has a staff problem or it is him .There is no follow through on a lot of things ,like aCT scan of lungs done as a necessary thing,for one another tried to get in to see him ,was up at reception area wrote out my symptoms (on a Monday)the following Friday I got a call from his office he just found the paper and wanted to see me.Well by that time it ended up a week later.Could have gone to walk in clinic and gotten attention that day.By the way he prescribed a steroid and antibiotic.I was sick
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Jo – Jan 31, 2020
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Dr. Garrison Is a very caring doctor ????? He cares about his patients health. My mom was really sick he did everything possible to help her health. I highly recommended doctor Christian.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Dr.Christian is a great Dr. He always listens and is concerned with your problem. He will help you .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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P. Brooks in Bartow – Nov 12, 2017
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Always a pleasure. I had an appointment with Nurse Murphy today, who took Dr. Christian's morning appointments. She was excellent, too. My husband was having surgery at Winter Haven Hosp., so after my appointment I was able to run across the street to be there for him. I was able to have my lab work done while hubby was in surgery and this helped me to prevent taking time off from work!!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Nancy Dreiss in Winter Haven, FL – Oct 14, 2016
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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Gessler Clinic Professional Association635 1st St N Winter Haven, FL 33881
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