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Dr. John Garrett, MD

Dr. John Garrett, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. John Garrett, MD is an ophthalmologist in Iron Mountain, MI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

1301 Carpenter Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garrett specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Garrett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garrett

4.4
34 ratings, 19 with a written review
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50000 surgeries & going strong!You can't go wrong!
Excellent doctor and staff! My eye doctor kept saying I was not ready for cataract surgery, but found out I was, much to my happiness. I was having double vision, blurred vision and night halos. Dr. Garrett is patient and professional and his staff is friendly and responsive. I chose vivity lenses and have had excellent results thus far, one eye 3 weeks out and one eye 5 days out.
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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Claudia Magnet – Jul 08, 2024
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Great Results!
From very blurry to crystal clear eyesight in both eyes. I had cataracts removed from both eyes and I found Dr. Garrett and the entire staff to be very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional in their field. They were able to put me at ease with the surgery and explained every aspect of the surgery and the after care I would need to do. Wonderful experience!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Milan Kvaca – Jun 27, 2024
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Glare trouble
Last October I had a appointment with Dr. Garrett, I was having a hard time seeing and driving at night he told me I had cataracts and told me about the different lenses and I didn't want to wear glasses so I choose the Vivity lens because of my Astigmatism and Dry eyes and I am very happy I did my vision is at 2020 vision
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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Elena Peterson – Mar 20, 2024
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Recommend the Garrett Eye Center
Last February, I noticed I had distorted vision. I went to Dr Garrett who immediately knew I had a retinal problem and referred me to a retinal specialist. This referral and quick action on Dr Garrett’s part, saved my vision. A few months later, I developed a cataract. Dr Garrett performed my cataract surgery and the next day I was seeing 20.25! The staff and care I received were amazing! I definitely recommend Dr Garrett and Dr Anderson!
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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Mar 05, 2024
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Very prompt and professional
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2023
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Great doctor and caring staff. All around good experience. I recommend him to anyone with eye issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Dave Linja – Jun 11, 2021
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Everything went very well with my surgery. Dr Garrett and his staff makes treats me like a long lost friend. Dr Garrett and his staff are very professional and courteous. I will highly recommend Dr Garrett to anyone. Thank You Dr Garrett and his staff.
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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Roger Millis – Jul 01, 2020
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Dr Garrett and Staff I would like to take the time to say thank you for my recent cataract surgery. I was recommended to Garrett Eye Center by several people. Dr Garrett and the staff were very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Making me feel comfortable and at ease. The procedure was painless and only took a short period of time. The results are wonderful. My vision has returned to 20/20. It's like a whole new world. I highly recommend anyone with cataracts to go to Garrett Eye Center. And you will be pleased with the results.
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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Sandra Huston – Aug 12, 2019
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After cataract surgery had much clearer vision. Doctor and staff was wonderful. Would recommend Dr Garrett.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary – Jun 06, 2019
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I had been wearing glasses for 58 years. Dr Garrett removed my cataracts. Now after 58 years I no longer need glasses. I am skied.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 29, 2019
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Dr. John Garrett and his Staff are absolutely, hands down angels handling some of God's load. I have had issues with my eyes since Jr. High....developed a macular hole after an unrelated surgery and as a result premature cataracts. Besides being emotionally traumatized, I had been living life unable to read signs, see faces at distances, counting steps, learning to "feel my way", not knowing when I might get worse. That has all turned around now due to Dr. Garrett's very capable and very profic
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Dr Garrett and his staff are well above par in all aspects of eye care and patient concern. I found the doctor and his staff courteous, friendly and sensitive. I had cataract replacements in each eye and the procedures were swift, painless and effective. Thank you Dr. Garrett and staff!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Mark Davis in Keweenaw County, MI – Jun 17, 2018
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Dr. Garrett was a "life saver."I needed glasses to find my glasses! I am a professional violinist and I was starting to have trouble seeing music. I have been playing the violin for most of my life, since I was nine years old.Most of my college tuition was covered by music scholarships. Thank you...music is my life-line.
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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Irisa Wallner in Kingsford, MI – May 21, 2018
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Wonderful & caring staff and Dr. Thank you for helping me see a "brighter" future !!!
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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Jan 31, 2018
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Both my husband & I had cataracts removed by Dr. Garrett& are very pleased with the resultsHis staff is highly professional.On our last visit to the office i it had snowed heavily.Upon getting ready to leave we realized that we had nothing to remove the snow ,so we asked if we could borrow a broom. The staff person helping us insisted on sweeping the snow away for us which she immediately did. This level thoughtfulness exemplifies Dr Garret’’s practice
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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Escanaba – Dec 21, 2017
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I had Lasik Surgery done in May and could not be happier with my results. To be able to wake up in the morning now and be able to see clear again and no looking for your glasses first is amazing. All the staff are very nice and professional. The procedure does not take very long and recovery was fast. I highly recommend Dr. Garrett.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Amy in Gladstone, MI – Dec 14, 2017
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Dr Garrett did both of my parents cataract surgeries. All 4 of their eyes are now better than 20/20. You can’t go to a better place!
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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Iron Mountain, MI – Nov 01, 2017
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I had cataract surgery and was looking for a surgeon who had experience of thousands of cases. Dr Garrett used the new blameless laser for cataract surgery. He is the only one in our area who does so. Great experience!
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
16 others found this helpful
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Marquette mi – Sep 23, 2016
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I recently went to Garrett eye center. We were early by half an hour (we live an hour away). Just after we arrived the doctor went to lunch. We didn't expect to be seen until time of our scheduled appointment. We were just watching tv waiting our turn when the receptionist comes out into the waiting room with the tv remote saying, I have to change this. I said, well that's rude, we were watching that, no response. He came back from lunch. Our appt took literally 10 min.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Jane Doe in Manistique – Feb 23, 2016
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Dr. John Garrett, MD is an ophthalmologist in Iron Mountain, MI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Med College Of Ga Hospital And Cli

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of S Fl College Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Superior Pharmacy Services Inc1301 Carpenter Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
1

Practice

Dickinson County Healthcare System1721 S Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
2

Practice

Doctors Park Family Physicians-Escanaba2500 7th Ave S Ste 201 Escanaba, MI 49829
3
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital500 Main St Manistique, MI 49854
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

    7870W US Highway 2
    Manistique, MI 49854
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

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