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Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.5 (102)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD

Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital and Fairview Range Medical Center. Dr. Garvey, completed a residency at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Patients rated Dr. Garvey an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Garvey works at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, MN with other offices in Burnsville, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Chronic Neck Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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. Garvey's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis
    913 E 26th St Ste 600STE 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 775-6200
  2. 2
    Burnsville Clinic - Oakridge Professional Building East
    675 E Nicollet Blvd Ste 130, Burnsville, MN 55337 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 775-6200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • United Hospital
  • Fairview Range Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Chronic Neck Pain

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.
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis of Hip
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710920681
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Residency
    Internship
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garvey is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Garvey has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Chronic Neck Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garvey on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    102 patients have reviewed Dr. Garvey. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garvey.

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