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Sean Garringer, M.D.
Major Health Partners
Orthopedics: Hand Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery
Shelbyville, IN
4.9
370 Ratings
143 Comments
Dr. Sean Garringer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, elbow, and shoulder surgery.
4.9
370 Ratings
143 Comments
Dr. Sean Garringer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, elbow, and shoulder surgery.
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Bio
Dr. Garringer completed his undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1999 from Butler University with:
Magna Cum Laude Honors
Top 100 Student Award
Senior Chemistry Award
Post graduation he participated in a research internship with Dr. James Marr, Director of Indiana University Department of Nephrology. He entered the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and received the Eli Lilly Rural Health Fellowship. He also completed an Intercambio Humanitarian Mission to Tabi, Mexico. In 2003, he entered residency at Indiana University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
During his residency, Dr. Garringer:
Attended the AO Trauma Course Conference
Attended the Texas Scottish Rite Orthotics and Prosthetics Course
Instructed at the Hand Care 2006: Clinical Approaches to Rehabilitation
Trained under top hand surgeons at the Indiana Hand Center
Trained under top sports medicine surgeons at Methodist Sports Medicine Center
Specializes in hand, elbow, and shoulder surgery.
Education
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Residency: Indiana University; Indianapolis, IN
Internship: Indiana University; Indianapolis, IN
Certifications
Licensed Orthopaedic Surgeon
Board Certified: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support
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Had good bed side manners
Very good
Very nice doctor
Very competent and friendly.
Dr. Garringer listened to what I said and even noticed the fibrosis in the x-ray . Went through the motions on rotation of arm and heard the grinding/clicking the x-rays did not show. A rotator cuff. Thank you.
Knowledgeable & excellent in describing the procedure in a way I could understand
Very informative. Procedures well explained
Dr. Garringer is very thorough and answered all my questions. Explained things completely and had great office staff.
I had a rotator cuff tear and bicep tear. Dr Garringer answered all my questions and more. He is an excellent doctor and my procedure was perfect. My recovery was perfect. I would recommend him to anybody. I feel very blessed to have had him also his office girls his nurses are very nice and pleasant. His office is very organized. I am so happy. I am well. I am playing golf again at 18 weeks and I did exactly what he told me to do and went to physical therapy.
I completely trust Dr. Garringer! Dr. Garringer has treated me for multiple injuries and conditions for over a decade. Dr. Garringer is an extraordinary doctor and surgeon! He always takes his time and listens to make sure he understands what is going on and then always provides potential course(s) of action that will work and meet my needs. All the surgeries that Dr. Garringer has performed on me have been a great success and allowed me to live my life - my way. I would choose Dr. Garringer every time to take care of my orthopedic needs!