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Dr. Hart Garner, MD

Dr. Hart Garner, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Hart Garner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

11850 Blackfoot St NW Ste 490 Minneapolis, MN 55433

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Dr. Garner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garner

3.7
17 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Please do your research before choosing Hart Garner as your surgeon. He has left more patients than I can count with outcomes well past the point of no return. Please be warned. This is not a one-off testimony, this is a repeated pattern that I have seen time and time again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Andrea J – Sep 07, 2024
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He put me back together after a back surgeon messed me up! Thank God for Dr. Garner! An answer to prayer for 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
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Lynn R Plante – Jul 21, 2024
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I had hurt by back over 20 years ago. I was seeing a different Dr. who had performed 4 surgeries on me. I went to see Dr. Garner because I was still having a lot of pain and numbness in my back and leg. He ended up doing 4 surgeries on me. He has helped me to become more active and less pain. He does not push surgery unless it’s the only thing left to do. He will try shots, physical therapy and other alternatives first. His staff is so friendly from the moment you walk into the office and put you at ease. His PA’s are very knowledgeable and if they don’t know the answer they will find it out for 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Colleen – Oct 15, 2020
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Please do not consider this dr. After 3 surgeries I am now dealing with failed back surgery syndrome and have been in pain for the last three years because of him. The damage is such that is now inoperable based on opinions of subsequent doctors I have seen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 11, 2020
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This guy’s a bad joke. I Drove 2 1/2 hours for an appointment at which he ordered more scans which were done then he refused to follow up with me. I called 4 times over a 3 1/2 week period with no call back other than the clinic calling to tell me he would call back shortly. No explanation why. I filed a fraudulent care claim with the insurance company. I cannot comment on his surgical skills as we never got that far. But as far as his professional interrelationship skills are concerned he’s pathetically incompetent. Don’t waste your time with a guy who might decide you’re not worth his valuable time and then just blow you off in favor of someone else. I’m glad I found a new surgeon at a different clinic that really cares about his patients. There’s no excuse for not following up with a patient unless you’re just an arrogant prima donna.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 25, 2019
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After months of severe pain and visits to several other neurosurgeons who treated me as if I was drug seeking, diagnosed with carpal tunnel and other incorrect diagnoses or told me nothing was wrong a friend who is also a nurse recommended Dr Garner. Dr Garner and his staff were wonderful. I was treated with kindness and respect. Dr Garner took to the time to really talk with me and to better understand my medical issues. A combination of physical therapy and meds allowed me to avoid another spinal fusion surgery (for now). I was able to get my degenerative disc disease and herniated discs pain under control and returned to work after being totally disabled for 11 weeks. I can’t recommend Dr Garner enough.
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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Kallie – Sep 26, 2019
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I do not believe there are enough words to express my appreciation for Dr Garner. I have had several surgeries and each time he has improved the quality of my life ten fold. I went to a dr in Lacrosse Wisconsin for my back originally and was informed he could do nothing more than install a morphine pump in my back. My wife insisted on a second opinion and that's when I went to Dr Garner. I now walk without pain. I can never say thanks enough for what Dr Garner has done for my. The best ever ! TY
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
6 others found this helpful
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Myron Wunderlich in west concord – Aug 17, 2017
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DID AMAZING EMERGENCY BRAIN SURGERY ON ME.THERE TEAM SAVED MY LIFE.NOW I GET THE TIME TO SPEND WITH MY FAMILY.BRAIN TUMOR AT 38 NOT WHAT I WANTED.THANK GOD THE RIGHT TEAM WAS THERE TO SAVE ME. ERIC MEREDITH
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
9 others found this helpful
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garner in Coon Rapids mn – Sep 19, 2016
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Dr. Hart Garner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Garner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Metro Neurosurgery11850 Blackfoot St NW Ste 490 Minneapolis, MN 55433
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