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Dr. Sheila Garvey, MD

Dr. Sheila Garvey, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Sheila Garvey, MD is a general surgeon in Lewiston, ID. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Joseph Regional Medical Center and Lake Chelan Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

415 6th St Lewiston, ID 83501

Make an Appointment

(208) 743-7612

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garvey specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Garvey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garvey

3.6

45 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
33%
33%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 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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Shelley Polston – Apr 13, 2021
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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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Judy C. – Dec 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nadine Rendon – Sep 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Norton in Hooper, UT – Jun 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Patricia Richins in Ogden, UT – Jan 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
Helpful
Ogden – Oct 06, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie M. in Ogden, UT – Jul 23, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
North Ogden – Jan 02, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Less Schmidt in Roy – Oct 31, 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
Barbara Simmons in Mantua, utah – Aug 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ironfreakinwoman in New Harmony, Utah – Aug 26, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Hasratian in Ogden, UT – Jul 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Providing caring, understandable, state-of-the-art surgical care for my patients.

biography

Dr. Garvey earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah and has been performing surgery for nearly twenty years. After completing an internship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, went on to complete a General Surgery...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Utah

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center415 6th St Lewiston, ID 83501
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Practice

Ogden Regional Medical Center5475 S 500 E Ogden, UT 84405
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Joseph Regional Medical Center

    415 6th St
    Lewiston, ID 83501

    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

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lake Chelan Community Hospital

    110 S Apple Blossom Dr
    Chelan, WA 98816

  • Tri-State Memorial Hospital

    1221 Highland Ave
    Clarkston, WA 99403

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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