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Dr. Richard Garvey, MD
Overview of Dr. Richard Garvey, MD
Dr. Richard Garvey, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bridgeport, CT. They specialize in General Surgery, has 50 years of experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Garvey an average 3.1 star rating.
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Dr. Garvey's Office Locations
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Northeast Medical Group - General Surgery - Bridgeport310 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610 Directions (203) 366-3211
Hospital Affiliations
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- Bridgeport Hospital
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Mastectomy
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Skin Grafts
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Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
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Male Breast Cancer
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Osteosarcoma
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Pancreatic Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Rib Fracture
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Thyroid Nodule
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Umbilical Hernia
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Varicose Veins
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Ventral Hernia
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
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Biopsy of Breast
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Colectomy
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Colostomy
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Breast Tumor
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Fecal Impaction Removal
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastrotomy
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Hernia Repair
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparotomy
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Lumpectomy
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Mastectomy
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Open Appendectomy
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Orchiectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Thoracentesis
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Tracheal Surgery
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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About Dr. Richard Garvey, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 50 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1841350964
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Georgetown University School of Dentistry
Medical Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Garvey accepts Cigna, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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Dr. Garvey speaks Spanish.
14 patients have reviewed Dr. Garvey. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garvey.
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