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Dr. Fred Garner, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Fred Garner, MD

Dr. Fred Garner, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Columbia, SC. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences and is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Dr. Garner, completed a residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Garner an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Garner works at ENT For Kids in Columbia, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Laryngitis, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    ENT For Kids
    200 Arbor Lake Dr Ste 120, Columbia, SC 29223 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 457-8120

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  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

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    About Dr. Fred Garner, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1124092630
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Washington University School Of Medicine
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    Residency
    • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Hendrix College
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    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Fred Garner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Garner has seen patients for Laryngitis, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Garner. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garner.

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