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Dr. Richard Garman, MD

Dr. Richard Garman, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Garman, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Nashville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and TriStar Northcrest Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

300 20th Ave N Fl 9 Nashville, TN 37203

Make an Appointment

(615) 284-1400
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Garman is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garman specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Garman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garman

4.8

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Mar 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 05, 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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REG – Jan 06, 2022
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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
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Mark Buchanan – Oct 19, 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
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Max Haught – Aug 24, 2021
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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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FDBoyd – Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea Fua – Jun 22, 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
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Elinor G Lawson – Jun 22, 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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Apr 29, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Cliff Powell in TN – Nov 27, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Garman, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Nashville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Garman is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas UT OB/GYN Center300 20th Ave N Fl 9 Nashville, TN 37203
    1

    Practice

    Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Nashville.741 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 102 Franklin, TN 37067
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

      4220 Harding Pike
      Nashville, TN 37205

      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

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

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Williamson Medical Center

      4321 Carothers Pkwy
      Franklin, TN 37067
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience 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

      View all awards

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

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

      1411 W Baddour Pkwy
      Lebanon, TN 37087
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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