Summary

Dr. David Garrett, Jr., is a board-certified physician specializing in neurosurgery. His professional interests include pediatric neurosurgical conditions, brain tumors, trauma, complex spine conditions, correcting previous failed back surgeries and treating adult scoliosis.Before going into private practice and joining the Baylor Scott & White family, Dr. Garrett served as a military neurosurgeon with deployments supporting Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He then served as a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Neurosurgery and chaired the combined departments of neurosurgery for Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.Dr. Garrett is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and its South Texas chapter, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is proud to have helped found the neurosurgery residency at Texas A&M Medical University at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas.Outside of work, Dr. Garrett enjoys foreign languages (he's trilingual in English, Spanish and German), carpentry and home remodeling.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 39 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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39 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Italian, English Speaks English
Temple , TXSugar Land , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Education) Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine Med School: University of Naples Federico II, Napoli NA, Italy Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Garrett Jr.

  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Garrett Jr. has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Garrett Jr. has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center1995
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Center1989

Medical School

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Education)Graduated in 1987

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Which hospitals is Dr. David Garrett Jr. affiliated with?
Dr. David Garrett Jr. is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple.
What languages does Dr. David Garrett Jr. speak?
Dr. David Garrett Jr. speaks English.
Where is Dr. David Garrett Jr.'s office located?
Dr. David Garrett Jr.'s office is located at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX, 76508.

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