Dr. Bruce Garretson, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 68

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Bruce Garretson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Royal Oak, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Bruce Garretson, MD

Practice

3555 W 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garretson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Garretson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garretson

4.4

13 ratings, 9 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Osey – Aug 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Detroit – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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2010 double rentina in Michigan – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Brandon – May 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Marguerite Anderson in Rochester Hills, MI – Mar 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Janet Adams in Garden City, MI – Mar 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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IrreTU in Bloomfield Hills, MI – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Detroit, MI – Feb 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Following completion of his fellowship training Dr. Garretson was the Chief Resident and Training Director for Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Garretson worked in Chicago until 1993 with Illinois Retina Associates...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • University Michigan

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
  • Michigan State University

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office3555 W 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073
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Practice

Associated Retinal Consultants PC1135 W University Dr Ste 330 Rochester, MI 48307
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Associated Retinal Consultants PC2000 N Huron River Dr Ste 100 Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Practice

Office39650 Orchard Hill Pl Ste 200 Novi, MI 48375
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd
    Royal Oak, MI 48073
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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