Dr. Ralph B. Garretson III, M.D. joined Blue Ridge Orthopaedics & Spine Center in 2002. As a sports medicine doctor, he treats shoulder and elbow problems — many arthroscopically — including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, trauma, and instability. He presently holds privileges at Fauquier Hospital, Haymarket Medical Center, and Haymarket Surgical Center. Dr. Garretson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering, graduating magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1987.
Dr. Ralph B. Garretson III, M.D. joined Blue Ridge Orthopaedics & Spine Center in 2002. As a sports medicine doctor, he treats shoulder and elbow problems — many arthroscopically — including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, trauma, and instability. He presently holds privileges at Fauquier Hospital, Haymarket Medical Center, and Haymarket Surgical Center. Dr. Garretson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering, graduating magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1987.
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Unreal efficiency, diagnosis in 10 minutes, never been to a doctor like this
(10 months ago)
Dec-2024
Dr Garretson has been great throughout my experience. I had rotator cuff surgery. He has been professional, courteous, patient with my questions, and even a little added humor
(10 months ago)
Dec-2024
I hear he is a great surgeon but bedside manner is rough. Did not provide great information even when I asked questions. Overall I continue to be happy with BRO.
(1 year ago)
Oct-2024
20+ years of experience in treating me
(1 year ago)
Oct-2024
I have waited over a week for 1 paper to be filled out through medicopy, I paid 30 dollars for this to be done. They claim your office has to release the information. I have nothing telling my employer I've been removed from work for 2 weeks, no paperwork or anything information to forward. Why I couldn't have gotten this paper signed in your office the day of is shocking and ridiculous. As we're approaching 2 weeks I've been out of work with no way to forward any kind of information from your office to my employer. Way to take care of patients.
(3 years ago)
Oct-2022
My family and I have been blue Ridge patients for 30 years. If I didn’t trust you (all) I would take my bade bones elsewhere.
(3 years ago)
Oct-2022
Caring and considerate
Help during a very difficult shoulder repair, took the time to explain the details and what to expect
(3 years ago)
Oct-2022
Very patient and understanding. Listens well and works with me.
(3 years ago)
Sep-2022
On time appointment, knowledgeable medical information, friendly
(3 years ago)
Sep-2022
Great no-nonsense yet fun and personable manner. I enjoy my visits with him.
Dr. Ralph B. Garretson III, M.D. joined Blue Ridge Orthopaedics & Spine Center in 2002. As a sports medicine doctor, he treats shoulder and elbow problems — many arthroscopically — including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, trauma, and instability. He presently holds privileges at Fauquier Hospital, Haymarket Medical Center, and Haymarket Surgical Center.
Dr. Garretson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering, graduating magna cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1987. He then received a scholarship from Stanford University where he earned his Master of Science in civil engineering in 1988. Dr. Garretson earned his M.D. at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1996. He completed his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Garretson, pursuing his special interest in shoulder and elbow surgery, completed a one-year fellowship program in complex problems of the shoulder and elbow at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Garretson has published many research papers in the orthopedic literature and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Unreal efficiency, diagnosis in 10 minutes, never been to a doctor like this
Dr Garretson has been great throughout my experience. I had rotator cuff surgery. He has been professional, courteous, patient with my questions, and even a little added humor
I hear he is a great surgeon but bedside manner is rough. Did not provide great information even when I asked questions. Overall I continue to be happy with BRO.
20+ years of experience in treating me
I have waited over a week for 1 paper to be filled out through medicopy, I paid 30 dollars for this to be done. They claim your office has to release the information. I have nothing telling my employer I've been removed from work for 2 weeks, no paperwork or anything information to forward. Why I couldn't have gotten this paper signed in your office the day of is shocking and ridiculous. As we're approaching 2 weeks I've been out of work with no way to forward any kind of information from your office to my employer. Way to take care of patients.
My family and I have been blue Ridge patients for 30 years. If I didn’t trust you (all) I would take my bade bones elsewhere.
Caring and considerate Help during a very difficult shoulder repair, took the time to explain the details and what to expect
Very patient and understanding. Listens well and works with me.
On time appointment, knowledgeable medical information, friendly
Great no-nonsense yet fun and personable manner. I enjoy my visits with him.