Andrew W. Garrett, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Andrew Garrett
General Surgeon
CLINIC LOCATIONS
COLUMBIA CLINIC
1222 Trotwood Avenue | Suite 211
Columbia, TN 38401
TEL 931.380.3033 FAX 931.388.3401
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH
1224 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
TEL 931.381.1111
Contact Hospital
GENERAL SURGERY
Diverticular Disease of the Colon
Hemorrhoids
Hernia Repair (Open)
Lipoma, Cysts & Skin Lesion Excision
Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Node Dissection
Port-a-cath Placement
Port-a-cath Removal
Reflux Surgery
Peptic Ulcer Disease Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
CANCER
Breast Cancer
Breast Conservation
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Mammosite
Colon & Intestine
Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Squamous Cell
Basal Cell
Stomach
Thyroid
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Bowel Resection
Colon Resection
Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder)
Colostomy Formation
Colostomy Reversal
Hernia Repair Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Spigelian Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Nissen Fundoplication
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Removal
Splenectomy
BIOPSIES
Fine Needle Breast Aspiration
Liver
Lymph Node
Stereotactic Breast
Thyroid
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL
Residency:
University of Alabama
at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Fellowship:
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Professional Societies:
Society of Asian Academic Surgeons
Society for Vascular Surgery
UAB – Medical Alumni Association
American College of Surgeons
Meet Dr. Andrew Garrett
Dr. Andrew Garrett is a general surgeon at The Surgical Clinic in Columbia, TN. Dr. Garrett’s interest in general surgery is partly due to the entire spectrum of cases a general surgeon specializes in. Head and neck surgery, including the thyroid and parathyroid surgery to robotic surgery, inguinal hernias and advanced laparoscopic procedures. “There’s really not one particular surgery that I enjoy more than the other, it’s just being able to help my patients get back to normal again.” – Dr. Garrett
About Mid-South Surgeons
Mid-South Surgeons is an affiliated surgical practice with The Surgical Clinic and has been providing advanced general & vascular surgical care in Columbia, TN for over 30 years.
Minimally invasive and robotic surgery, advanced vascular institute, breast surgery, dialysis access – MSS has & will continue to provide advanced surgical care all in one place.
Learn more about Mid-South Surgeon’s accredited, on-site vascular lab (Vascular Procedure Center in Columbia).
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