Orthopedics, Primary Care Sports Medicine, Urgent Care
South Asheville, McDowell
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
5.0
872 Ratings
434 Comments
Dr. Jusdon Garbarino, M.D. earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He concentrated in emergency medicine during his internship and residency training at Ohio State University in 2005. Afterwards, he went to Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH where he completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship.
Dr. Jusdon Garbarino, M.D. earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He concentrated in emergency medicine during his internship and residency training at Ohio State University in 2005. Afterwards, he went to Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH where he completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship.
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Dr Garbarino was very friendly and explained everything to us.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Was attentive and explained options for my situation.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
He’s a great doctor but he is also personable and kind. It’s the only bright light when I need urgent care…when I find out he is who I going to see.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Understood my issue and gave me a plan on how to proceed that made me feel better. Easy to talk to and nice.
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Same exceptional care as in the past.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Personable, professional, clear communicator. Felt heard. Next steps identified.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Garbarino was very knowledgeable and personable. He listened to my concerns and addressed them in a though and thoughtful manner. I would gladly recommend him to others.
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
He was very kind and caring. Great bedside manner
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Nice and professional
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Smart and personable
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
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Blue Ridge Region: South Asheville - Orthopedics
2585 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - McDowell - Orthopedics
129 McDowell Street Asheville, NC 28801
Dr. Jusdon Garbarino, M.D. earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He concentrated in emergency medicine during his internship and residency training at Ohio State University in 2005. Afterwards, he went to Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH where he completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship.
Dr. Garbarino helps patients of all ages enjoy an active lifestyle by treating a wide range of non-operative orthopedic problems. He is board certified in emergency medicine and sports medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Emergency Physicians.
He previously served as medical director of Carolina West Sports Medicine in Sylva, NC, where he coordinated care of school and college athletes. This often involved treating concussions and non-operative musculoskeletal injuries. In addition to being the team physician for Western Carolina University, he also gave class lectures at the Western Carolina University Athletic Training Education Program. He was named its director in 2012.
When he’s not participating in triathlons, Dr. Garbarino enjoys golfing, cooking BBQ ribs and spending time with his wife and 2 children.
Education Undergraduate: Wake Forest University Medical School: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee Residency: Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Fellowship: Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Honors Western Carolina University Athletic Trainer Lecturer of the Year, 2012 AOA, 2002 Phi Beta Kappa, 1998 Golden Key, 1998
Associations American College of Sports Medicine American Medical Society for Sports Medicine American College of Emergency Medicine Physicians
Dr Garbarino was very friendly and explained everything to us.
Was attentive and explained options for my situation.
He’s a great doctor but he is also personable and kind. It’s the only bright light when I need urgent care…when I find out he is who I going to see.
Understood my issue and gave me a plan on how to proceed that made me feel better. Easy to talk to and nice.
Same exceptional care as in the past.
Personable, professional, clear communicator. Felt heard. Next steps identified.
Dr. Garbarino was very knowledgeable and personable. He listened to my concerns and addressed them in a though and thoughtful manner. I would gladly recommend him to others.
He was very kind and caring. Great bedside manner
Nice and professional
Smart and personable