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Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small Warrenton, VA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD

Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD is an Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Specialist in Warrenton, VA. They specialize in Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with UVA Haymarket Medical Center, Fauquier Hospital and UVA Prince William Medical Center. Dr. Garretson, completed a residency at Rush Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Garretson an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Garretson works at Blue Ridge Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Warrenton, VA with other offices in Gainesville, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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Dr. Garretson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Warrenton Clinic
    52 W Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 347-9220
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Gainesville Clinic
    14370 Lee Hwy Ste 102, Gainesville, VA 20155 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 347-9220
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • UVA Haymarket Medical Center
  • Fauquier Hospital
  • UVA Prince William Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Femur Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Arthrocentesis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Conditions
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
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    4.2
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    Based on 16 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790702249
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania|University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rush Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ralph Garretson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garretson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Garretson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Garretson has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garretson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Garretson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garretson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Garretson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Garretson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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