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Dr. Samer Garas, MD

Dr. Samer Garas, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Samer Garas, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garas has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Congenital Cardiac Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St Vincent's Riverside and Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (55 reviews)

St. Vincent's Cardiology

1824 King St Jacksonville, FL 32204

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Dr. Garas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garas

4.5

55 ratings, 38 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Pat Darty – Jan 30, 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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Brenda Williams – Jan 24, 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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Nov 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Gwen – Sep 02, 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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Thomas A. – Aug 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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May 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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Fred Gilley – Jan 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Howell – Nov 07, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Randy – Jul 26, 2023
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1 person found this helpful
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May 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Sharon Wilson – Apr 08, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Eugene “Monty” Kiernan – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Cheryl Deans – Feb 10, 2023
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What went well
  • 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, 2023
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Tania Fader – Jan 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Michael L Campbell – Oct 28, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Dianne Pike – Oct 28, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Ken Beyer – Sep 15, 2022
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Dr. Samer Garas, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garas has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Congenital Cardiac Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Missouri School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Garas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    St. Vincent's Cardiology

    St. Vincent's Cardiology1824 King St Jacksonville, FL 32204
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    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent's Cardiology

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