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Dr. Shawn Garber, MD

Dr. Shawn Garber, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Shawn Garber, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Roslyn Heights, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 112 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (112 reviews)

Practice

125 Mineola Ave Ste 200 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Garber's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garber

4.7

112 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 26, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Nicole m in Port Washington ny – Feb 01, 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
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Taylor in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 08, 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
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Cat in Roslyn Heights, NY – 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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N. Lancaster in Roslyn Heights, NY – Aug 22, 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
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Yafa pinkhasova in Roslyn Heights, NY – Aug 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rene0086 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lee602049 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Feb 18, 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
Rowan50127 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 08, 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
Avery97724 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marcus10 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Aug 09, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cory976748 in New York, NY – Jun 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jaylin38 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Apr 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kris41057 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Apr 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Avery66309 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jordin76 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sam13390 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Feb 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

From our foundation to our aftercare, experience has guided us to our current position as a leader in bariatric surgery. New York Bariatric Group was formed when four of the country's leading weight loss surgeons decided to join together. Through...read more

biography

Dr. Garber completed his general surgery training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and went on to complete one of the first advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowships in the country at the The George Washington University Medical Center with...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • The George Washington University Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Li Jewish Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • Li Jewish Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Unavail125 Mineola Ave Ste 200 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

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    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

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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