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Dr. John Garner, MD
Cardiology*
15+ years of experience
Dr. John Garner, MD is a cardiologist in Springfield, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garner has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. He graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.
4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)
CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
3800 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65807Dr. Garner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good patient ratings
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Garner specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
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Dr. Garner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garner
4.4
31 ratings, 26 with a written review
| 5 star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 13% | 13% |
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Excellent Doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dr. Garner performed a catheter ablation for atrial flutter. The procedure went perfectly, the flutter is gone, and I found Dr Garner to be a knowledgeable and caring professional who explained everything very thoroughly and listened to my concerns. I read some reviews that said Dr Garner was rude but I think he has a great personality and bedside manner that put me at ease. I actually did not meet Dr Garner until the surgery, I had been seeing his very capable NP Emily Ghazarian, who had thoroughly explained the procedure and made me very confident in Dr. Garner's ability. I would highly recommend Dr. Garner.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Ed – Jun 09, 2020
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He performed my first pacemaker in May of 2018. It was a nightmare. He wouldn’t listen to my concerns and “talked down to his nurse and me in his office”
What went well
- Staff friendliness
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
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Mary Kay – Oct 09, 2019
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Dr Gardner and his staff very friendly and caring. I would recommend him to anyone. I got an appointment within 2 weeks. Very thorough and takes your health very serious.
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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Jackie Justice – Aug 14, 2019
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Dr. Garner was committed to resolving my condition and improving my health. The care he provided was exemplary.
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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Leslie – Jul 17, 2019
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Great doctor,he is boss,if you want somebody to beat around bush and sugarcoat things then he is not for you...if you want somebody to be upfront and tell you what's wrong,what to expect,and you will do it then he is for you...I literally trust him with my life....he is best in the field to my opinion..does care about is patients..very glad I was referred to him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Very very rude!!!! Would not recommend to anyone
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
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
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Feb 24, 2019
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Took almost 2 months to get 1st appt. Took 10 minutes with me to get to know me. Ordered more blood work and set 2nd appt for 6 weeks later. At second appt I waited 75 minutes before telling the receptionist I couldn't wait any longer and would ed to reschedule. When we did met to discuss the results he was extremely rude and condescending!
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
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2018
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I am 61 year old male with STV. Dr. Garner was just great during the 1st visit and with my wife after the procedure. The procedure went as good as I could have hoped for. and so far no more STV symptoms. The whole experience went way better than I had imagined. Thanks Dr. Garner
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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Wayne in Hollister, MO – Aug 13, 2018
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Dr. Garner did an amazing ablation procedure on our 85 year old mother. He ran into unusual circumstances but treated it like a challenge not a problem. Dr. Garner took all the time we needed to help us understand what went on during the surgery.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Kathy in Missouri – Jan 17, 2018
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Recommended to Dr. Garner for my A-Fib Cardiac Health Condition from a Dr in Branson, MO. High heart rate (resting 110 plus rate plus on script meds); I was really lost and confused as I am 56 and this doesn't happen to someone my age. (ya right) Upon meeting Dr. Garner l knew who the boss was in the room and he did not mix words or his approach to getting me back on track. He is the leader and will take full responsibility for everything! He is a dedicated man to his profession!! :) :) :)
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
10 others found this helpful
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Gene in Branson, MO – Aug 06, 2017
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He acted like he had known us forever, he made us feel that comfortable. He talked on a level we could understand and made sure we understood everything. He was the best, a godsend to us.
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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Beth Groom in Springfield, MO – Jul 27, 2017
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I really like him, he is really nice. He told me that the surgery might or might not help me. I wouldn't give my pacemaker up for nothing. This has changed my life. It's good. I haven't felt this good in years.
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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Steven M. Smith in Springfield, MO – Jun 15, 2017
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Dr. Garner is direct, to the point, and wants to do a good job--attributes I personally prefer in a doctor. He explained the surgery process clearly to me. He prefers accuracy over (false) precision in dialog, which leads to exchanges like:
Q: How long will this procedure take?
A: As long as it takes to do the job.
Q: What's the recovery time?
A: Depends on what happens during surgery.
I'm very pleased with the outcome of my PSVT ablation surgery. I would trust him with my family.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Diophantus – May 28, 2017
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One of the best Doctors I have ever worked with. He will tell you like it is and straight to the point. He did a great job of keeping me informed and then worked beyond what I could have expected in the ER. I'm a father with 8 kids and this was very important and scary but he made it all better with his professionalism and personality. Thank you.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jack Dugger in Springfield, MO – May 10, 2017
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Going into this whole thing, this is the first major heart problem I have had and I was scared to death. His confidence and bedside manner was great. He did a really good job at explaining what was going on and what he could do to fix it. He made me feel confident that I was going to be ok and he was going to fix the problem.
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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David in Springfield, MO – Apr 01, 2017
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I felt like I was treated with respect. He communicated with me on a professional level and recognized my complaint. He was very understanding and communicated the importance of treating my condition thoroughly.
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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Ron in Springfield, MO – Feb 25, 2017
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Dr. Garner seems cocky, but he's SMART. I see now that he cares about his patients. I was referred for a tilt table. He asked for symptoms, then asked specific questions. ANSWER HONESTLY. Instead of gradually tilting me 30-60-80, I went from flat to 80. He diag. I fit all POTS criteria, and didn't have to administer inducement drugs. I didn't need test #2. Neither of those are "fun." He got results w/out unnecessary stress. He also agrees I may have EDS, even w/ feeling it's becoming a fad diag.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Lacerna in Buffalo, MO – Feb 06, 2017
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He basically saved my life, that's the way I feel about it.
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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Terri Cameron in Springfield, MO – Jan 14, 2017
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He was very informative, answered all my questions, and I felt very comfortable going into the procedure. I can tell he is here to help. I am so thankful that he is trying to help me get off some of my medications. If I could, I would take him home with me!
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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Regina in Springfield, MO – Dec 08, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. John Garner, MD is a cardiologist in Springfield, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garner has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures....read moreCardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Indiana University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2013Krannert Institute Of Cardiology
Fellowship Hospital, 2013Baylor University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2011University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital, 2008R J & Lucille Carver College Of Medicine University Of Ia
Medical School, 2005University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign
Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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