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Dr. Garth Tanner, MD

Dr. Garth Tanner, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Garth Tanner, MD is an internist in Modesto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Medical Center and Adventist Health Sonora. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1429 College Ave Ste K Modesto, CA 95350
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tanner specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tanner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanner

3.4
27 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
26%
26%

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Definitely A Great Doctor
He Listen very well to any of my concerns and always comes back with a way forward to addressmy medical needs including scheduling for test and treatments for the problems that I have explain to him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert S. – Aug 24, 2024
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I would not recommend dr tanner to anyone!!!
Office staff extremely rude! Called dr tanner on Saturday afternoon due to being extremely sick. He was extremely upset and asked me why I didn’t call past Friday. He was not interested in what I had to say and 3 hours later I had to call ambulance; taken to hospital and found out I had cellulitis in foot. Also, dr tanner reprimanded staff member in front of me. I have found another doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jamie Rowton – Jul 22, 2023
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Dr. Tanner has been my doctor for over 20 years, He was the best, I can't say that now. He is not the same. It's like he doesn't care, it is just a job. It's time for me to find a new doctor. I was crying about a painful procedure that was given to me from a crappy doctor he referred me to. That is NO GOOD. He didn't even care. Worse doctor ever now. Not even the same person.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2021
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I like dr Tanner He’s been very thorough with me. Nice guy
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Brenda Knight – Aug 26, 2020
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Garth Tanner, M.D., is especially gifted at working WITH his patients. He gives extensive consideration to verbal input in conjunction to objective physiological signs, symptomatic or otherwise along with labs to formulate his diagnosis, which can be differential and complex. I have been a patient of Dr. Tanners for many years and he tailors his diagnostic skills to the needs, age and associated changes of each of his patients. His extensive training is positively and evidently demonstrated in his patient care. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Tanner to anyone in need of primary adult medical care.
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
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Marvin Castleberry – Jul 12, 2020
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Dr. Garth Tanner was my primary care physician for over 14 years. Most years, I would only see him once for an annual physical. Over the past several years, it was apparent the Dr. Tanner was very disengaged every time that I saw him. He was so very, very unprepared and would not remember significant issues and claim not to have records or copies of correspondence from other specialist physicians’ notes that was verifiably sent to his attention at his office. My last several annual physicals my experience with Dr. Tanner were very rapid, not an examination and really nothing more than me updating him on issues , while he updated the information on his laptop computer. Again, I had to update him on issues that had previously been shared with him directly from other physicians. As a relatively healthy 62 year old male, he would also not perform a recital prostate exam. Based on Dr. Tanner’s continued and absolute lack of interest in my health and him not doing recommended annual
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2020
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He's Avery caring and wonderful Dr
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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Teresa Rosales Perez – Dec 02, 2019
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If your into being treated rudely, no communication, no cooperation when you need help with refills or paperwork, then this is the place for you. The office staff is terrible. The attitude you receive when you need assistance is horrible. Dr. Tanner is a nice man, but I've had enough of the bad customer service. I wish he would take the time to read some of these reviews online. Time to find another doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
15 others found this helpful
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Former patient in Modesto, CA – Jul 30, 2018
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GREAT Doctor!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Susan Hughes in Modesto, CA – Mar 04, 2017
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Dr. Tanner is a fabulous physician. He takes his time and is thorough in his approach. However in contrast his front office receptionist needs some training in people skills. It's bad enough that I have considered going to another practice. The other support staff are hit or miss. If he could improve this area he'd be the best in town.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
16 others found this helpful
Helpful
Modesto, CA – Feb 04, 2017
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Dr Tanner is an excellent doctor. He's very thorough and takes the time to address every issue you bring to his attention. I highly recommend him and his abilities as a doctor. His staff on the other hand are extremely rude, inconsiderate and incapable of being curteous. I highly recommend he replace his office staff. I quit seeing him as my doctor because I was treated so poorly by his office staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
18 others found this helpful
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Rose Mary in Modesto, CA – Jan 21, 2017
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Dr. Tanner is a competent, thorough, effective physician who answers question that you have and offers suggestions to help a person in their health maintenance. His staff, on the other hand, are quite the opposite. The front office personnel are rude and dismissive; they act like you are a burden to them; in the 3+ visits I have had in the last couple of months, not one of them has greeted or smiled at me when I came through the door. I feel uncomfortable sitting in the waiting room!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
21 others found this helpful
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Could Do Better in Modesto, CA – Jan 19, 2017
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Dr tanner is a great MD . His staff on the other hand is very mediocre. The receptionist was very rude .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
17 others found this helpful
Helpful
Scott walker in Modesto, CA – Dec 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Garth Tanner, MD is an internist in Modesto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Medical Center and Adventist Health Sonora. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1429 College Ave Ste K Modesto, CA 95350
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto

    1441 Florida Ave
    Modesto, CA 95350

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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