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Dr. Abdul Garuba, MD

Dr. Abdul Garuba, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Abdul Garuba, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Matthews, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo in 1986. He is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400 Matthews, NC 28105
Telehealth available

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(704) 844-8971

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garuba specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Garuba's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garuba

2.8

28 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
43%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
54%
54%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Corné van Dongen – Jul 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Sylvana Chimenti – Apr 15, 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
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Jan 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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R McGowan – Dec 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Angelia Cushman – Feb 27, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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W. H. F. – Dec 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 23, 2019
Unfortunately, this patient rated our staff with...Read More
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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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Patient NotPleased in Matthews, NC – Aug 26, 2017
I am sorry to hear this from this patient. My...Read More
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charlotte, NC – Aug 05, 2017
It was explained to this patient that medications...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
BarbaraKing in Elgin, SC – Nov 03, 2016
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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
Helpful
Ladson, SC – Sep 02, 2016
I am sorry that this patient had an extensive...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

"Do to others as you would have them to do to you".  My goal is to listen to my patients and not only to hear them, with empathy, compassion, dedication and follow-through during their best moments and during their critical moments.

biography

Son of a diplomat, kindergarten started in Manhattan, New York, and lived in several countries. Started medical school at the age of 14 years old, speaks 4 languages. Medical school in São Paulo, Brazil, residency in Baltimore Maryland,...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Critical Care Anesthesiology

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  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Harbor Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Faculdade De Medicina Da Universidade De Sao Paulo

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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  • Edo

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Office9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400 Matthews, NC 28105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

    1500 Matthews Township Pkwy
    Matthews, NC 28105
    Recipient of 15
    hospital 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

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