Dr. Susan K. Garwood, MD | Nashville, TN | Pulmonologist

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Dr. Susan Garwood is a pulmonologist who specializes in critical care medicine and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and has been practicing medicine for 25 years. Dr. Garwood speaks English.

Dr. Garwood is affiliated with Tristar Ashland City Medical Center and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. She focuses on treating patients with pulmonary nodules, lymphadenitis, and lung cancer. Her expertise includes performing bronchoscopy procedures and lung biopsies to help diagnose and treat respiratory conditions. Patients have given Dr. Garwood an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
5

16 Ratings
25 years of experience
67 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
6 written reviews
3 specialties
10 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Garwood's Ratings and Reviews

5

16 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Dr.Garwood is wonderful! As well as her staff. I was blessed to be guided in her direction for a lung nodule. She takes the time to listen, explain, and provides such great care. Her staff and lung nodule nurse, Teresa, could not be better. I would not want to go anywhere else.

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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

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December 8th, 2019

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I have complete trust in Dr. Garwood with my life. She is not only a highly qualified/trained Physician, but a very caring and compassionate person as well. I'm blessed that our paths have crossed, and she's on my team! I cannot say enough good things about her.

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

November 7th, 2019

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I have been in serious trouble with my lungs for 7 months. My Dr's were passing me around finally my oncologist referred me to Dr. Garwood. Thank God she reviewed set a plan and through CARE &COMPASSION she found out what the problem is. Thank You Dr Garwood and her wonderful Staff.

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 3rd, 2017

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Dr. Garwood literally saved my life. To me, she's a superheroine extraordinaire. She couldn't be a better, smarter, more compassionate doctor--the absolute best.

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

November 5th, 2015

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dr.Susan saved my life

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 23rd, 2015

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Dr. Garwood literally saved my life, and is one of the kindest, most professional, responsive, sensitive and knowledgable doctors I've ever been ...

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis

Needs Improvement

August 16th, 2011

Center For Diagnostic And Therapeutic Cardiology

2400 Patterson St Ste 202Nashville, TN 37203

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

Tel: (615) 342-1000

The Childrens Hospital At Tristar Centennial

2220 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

Tel: (615) 342-1000


Dr. Susan K Garwood, MD	Robert Loyd Hall	Jill S Kinch	Amy L Huff
Pulmonology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
5 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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Asthma
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Critical Care Medicine
Emphysema
Internal Medicine
Lung Cancer
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis (TB)

Dr. Susan K Garwood holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Garwood's NPI number is 1801973490.

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