Dr. Clifton E. Garris, MD | Sylacauga, AL | Family Physician

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Dr. Clifton Garris treats chronic lung disease, COPD, and COPD with comorbidities, and performs newborn care, autoinjector administration, and insulin pen instruction. He practices family medicine in Sylacauga, Alabama, and is affiliated with Coosa Valley Medical Center. Dr. Garris earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has 24 years of experience. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Garris 4.56 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.6

32 Ratings
24 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
10 written reviews
1 specialty
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Garris' Ratings and Reviews

4.6

32 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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He rushed my delivery and pulled my baby out at 9 1/2 cm and inverted my womb. I had to be rushed to emergency surgery and thank God everything turned out fine thanks to another Dr cause he froze up and got scared. When they say Garris I run the other direction. I had a C section just to avoid him from delivering my daughter.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

March 9th, 2022

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Dr. Harris and his staff were wonderful. He is very thorough and answered any questions I had.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 28th, 2018

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Best doctor acround I would recomend him to everyone. :)

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 16th, 2012

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He is a up front doctors, he make everything clear and percise.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 2nd, 2012

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I have used him for years. I tell all my friends and family about him. He is kind and generous. He tries to find the cause of your illness not just to treat the symptoms. He goes above and beyond every time. I hope I never move away or else I will have to take him with me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 25th, 2011

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He is a kind, considerate doctor!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 20th, 2010

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DR. GARRIS HAS BEEN VERY MOTIVATED AND REASSURING IN TRYING TO FIND THE CAUSE OF MY HUSBANDS MYSTERIOUS SYMPTOMS. I WOULD SAY HE HAS GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY TO TRY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. HE HAS SPENT ALOT OF HIS PERSONAL TIME ON THIS AS WELL AS CONTACTING HIS COLLEAGUES ON THIS CASE. WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH HIS WORK.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 3rd, 2010

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I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Garris. He has great bedside manners and a good rapport with the staff and doctors. Accurate in diagnosising patients.Couldn't have asked for a better Fellow to work with. We here at UMC miss him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner

Needs Improvement

January 9th, 2010

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Dr.Garris was our family doctor for the time we lived in Alabama. He also delivered my son. Dr.Garris is a very caring doctor with great bedside manners. Always asked about my family and remembered why they were in the office. I couldnt say one bad thing about him. A few of my friends here in Florida complain about their doctor and i have said, If we were in Alabama I would tell you girls to go to Dr.Garris." I hope my family and I can find a carbon copy of Dr.Garris here in FL. I recommend anyone who lives in the area to go to him if you are unhappy with your Dr. you wont be disappointed. And the staff was always pleasant.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 17th, 2009

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Dr. Garris is a very welcome addition to this small community. His warm, caring & friendly attitude are only overshadowed by his excellent skills as a doctor. It has been my priviledge to have him for our family physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 21st, 2009

Marble City Family Care And Obstetrics

11 N Norton AveSylacauga, AL 35150

Tel: (256) 245-6700

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Coosa Valley Medical Center

315 W Hickory StSylacauga, AL 35150

Tel: (256) 401-4000


Dr. Clifton Earl Garris, MD	Dr. Parth Bhavsar	Dr. Michael Gray, MD	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu	Speaks English
Sylacauga , AL	Lawrenceville , GA	Annapolis , MD	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College	Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Family Medicine

Dr. Clifton Earl Garris holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Garris' NPI number is 1629092515.

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