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Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD

Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD

General Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Garrett, MD is a general surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital and Waverly Health Center. She is accepting new patients.

Cedar Valley General Surgery

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107 Waterloo, IA 50701

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(319) 833-5907

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Garrett is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital Waterloo, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garrett specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Garrett's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

Melissa T Garrett, MD Medical Education Texas Tech University Health Science Center Lubbock, TX - MD, 2010 Internships University of Colorado Denver/CO - General Surgery, 2011 Residency Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC - General Surgery,...read more

biography

Melissa T Garrett, MD Medical Education Texas Tech University Health Science Center Lubbock, TX - MD, 2010 Internships University of Colorado Denver/CO - General Surgery, 2011 Residency Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC - General Surgery,...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Texas Technical University

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Cedar Valley General Surgery

Cedar Valley General Surgery1753 W Ridgeway Ave Ste 107 Waterloo, IA 50701
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Waverly Health Center

    312 9th St SW
    Waverly, IA 50677

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

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    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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