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Dr. John Garner, MD

Dr. John Garner, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. John Garner, MD is a cardiologist in Springfield, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garner has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. He graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center

3800 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-2620

Dr. Garner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Garner specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Garner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garner

4.4

31 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
84%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 12, 2024
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Ed – Jun 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Mary Kay – Oct 09, 2019
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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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Jackie Justice – Aug 14, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Leslie – Jul 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Feb 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2018
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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
Helpful
Wayne in Hollister, MO – Aug 13, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy in Missouri – Jan 17, 2018
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Gene in Branson, MO – Aug 06, 2017
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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
Helpful
Beth Groom in Springfield, MO – Jul 27, 2017
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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
Helpful
Steven M. Smith in Springfield, MO – Jun 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diophantus – May 28, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack Dugger in Springfield, MO – May 10, 2017
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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
Helpful
David in Springfield, MO – Apr 01, 2017
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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
Helpful
Ron in Springfield, MO – Feb 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lacerna in Buffalo, MO – Feb 06, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terri Cameron in Springfield, MO – Jan 14, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Regina in Springfield, MO – Dec 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Garner, MD is a cardiologist in Springfield, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garner has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • Krannert Institute Of Cardiology

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • R J & Lucille Carver College Of Medicine University Of Ia

    Medical School, 2005

  • University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Dr. Garner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center3800 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65807
    1

    CoxHealth - Cardiology

    CoxHealth - Cardiology3800 S National Ave Ste 400 Springfield, MO 65807
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cox Monett Hospital

      1000 E US Highway 60
      Monett, MO 65708

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cox Medical Center South

      3801 S National Ave
      Springfield, MO 65807
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

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

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Cox Medical Center Branson

      525 Branson Landing Blvd
      Branson, MO 65616

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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