Dr. John Richard Garrett, MD

Dr. John Garrett specializes in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery, bringing 47 years of experience to complex cardiovascular procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency training at University of Alabama Hospital. Dr. Garrett is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Garrett practices at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia, where he focuses on treating serious heart conditions including coronary artery disease and heart muscle problems caused by reduced blood flow. He performs advanced surgical procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery and minimally-invasive heart operations that require smaller incisions for faster recovery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals for his surgical expertise and patient care.