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Dr. James Garnett, MD

Dr. James Garnett, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Garnett, MD is a cardiologist in Richmond, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garnett has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Garnett is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital Richmond, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Garnett is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Garnett specializes in the area of Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Garnett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garnett

4.1

14 ratings, 1 with written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
21%
21%

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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
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Jacqueline Thomas in Chesterfield, VA – Mar 01, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

VCS physicians believe in preventing heart disease just as strongly as they believe in diagnosing and treating it. Early identification of cardiovascular disease plays an important role in prevention. It gives you, the patient, valuable information...read more

biography

Dr. James Garnett is a board certified interventional cardiologist. Dr. Garnett is credentialed to perform cardiovascular interventions and cardiac catheterizations and angiography and peripheral vascular interventions.
  • Cardiology

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  • Wake Forest/university Baptist Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Garnett is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

      1602 Skipwith Rd
      Richmond, VA 23229
      Recipient of 54
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Chippenham Hospital

      7101 Jahnke Rd
      Richmond, VA 23225
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Johnston-Willis Hospital

      1401 Johnston Willis Dr
      North Chesterfield, VA 23235
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards
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