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Dr. Winston Garris, MD

Dr. Winston Garris, MD

Cataract Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Winston Garris, MD is a cataract surgery specialist in Southern Pines, NC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Atrium Health Stanly and McLeod Health Cheraw. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

2170 Midland Rd Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 295-2100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garris specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Garris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garris

4.9

24 ratings, 23 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
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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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Apr 17, 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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Dclinejr – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
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Apr 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 15, 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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Apr 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela Lynn Hutchins – Mar 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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James Heisey – Mar 17, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Linda M. Driggers – Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 23, 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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Dec 16, 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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Margaret Thompson – Oct 26, 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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Patricia Brigman – Oct 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mildred M Williams – Sep 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Richard Martin – Jul 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Montrose – Apr 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
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Robinson – Apr 27, 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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Apr 14, 2022
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

biography

Winston J. Garris, M.D. is a specialist in glaucoma treatment and cataract surgery. Dr. Garris has a special interest in providing the newest and less invasive techniques for glaucoma. This includes procedures such as laser coagulation and iStent...read more

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2014

  • Tulane Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • Ochsner Clin Fdn

    Internship Hospital, 2010

  • Duke University

    Medical School, 2009

  • Nc State University

    Undergraduate School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas LP2170 Midland Rd Southern Pines, NC 28387
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Carolina Eye Associates PA705 Chesterfield Hwy Cheraw, SC 29520
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Office923 N 2nd St Ste 201 Albemarle, NC 28001
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McLeod Health Cheraw711 Chesterfield Hwy Cheraw, SC 29520
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLeod Health Cheraw

    711 Chesterfield Hwy
    Cheraw, SC 29520

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

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Atrium Health Stanly

    301 Yadkin St
    Albemarle, NC 28001
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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