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Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD

Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in Warrenton, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garretson has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Fauquier Hospital and UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center

52 W Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 20186
Telehealth available

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Dr. Garretson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garretson

4.5

31 ratings, 21 with a written review
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4 Star
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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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Apr 21, 2025
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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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Mark Sharp – Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Jan 28, 2025
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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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Don Benchoff – Dec 16, 2024
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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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stuart robeson – Dec 10, 2024
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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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Dec 09, 2024
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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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Oct 30, 2024
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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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Oct 18, 2024
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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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paul – Sep 27, 2024
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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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Sep 11, 2024
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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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Tom – Sep 09, 2024
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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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Jul 09, 2024
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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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CDB – Jul 09, 2024
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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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Jan 28, 2024
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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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Brenda Greene – Jan 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Susan M. Adams – Jan 09, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Angel Clanagan – Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Shoulder no pain no more! – Nov 18, 2023
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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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Steve Yocum – Nov 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 07, 2021
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Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in Warrenton, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garretson has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Washington...read more
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Perelman School Of Medicine University Of Pennsylvania|university Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Rush Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
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Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center

Warrenton Clinic52 W Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 20186
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Gainesville Clinic14370 Lee Hwy Ste 102 Gainesville, VA 20155
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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