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Dr. Frank Garber, MD

Dr. Frank Garber, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Frank Garber, MD is an ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Borgess Hospital and Holland Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Vitreo Retinal Associates PC

2505 East Paris Ave SE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49546

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garber specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Garber's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garber

4.7

76 ratings, 60 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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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Jul 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Jul 03, 2021
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Pete Quick – Jun 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie – Jun 02, 2021
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Doug – May 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen R – Mar 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ruth Nowak – Feb 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marcia rossman – Feb 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gregory S Hanson – Feb 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grama Doodles – Feb 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donald Nolte, PE – Feb 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Julie – Jan 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2020
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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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Mary brown – Sep 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn Napp – Aug 18, 2020
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Frank Alber – Apr 15, 2020
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doubleret – Mar 10, 2020
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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
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Mar 09, 2020
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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
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Jerry Boynton – Mar 07, 2020
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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
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Feb 29, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Frank Garber, MD is an ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Borgess Hospital and Holland Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Michigan / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Vitreo Retinal Associates PC

Vitreo-Retinal Associates, PC2505 East Paris Ave SE Ste 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Family Practice Medicine3102 Glade St Muskegon, MI 49444
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Holland Hospital

    602 Michigan Ave
    Holland, MI 49423
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trinity Health Shelby Hospital

    72 S State St
    Shelby, MI 49455

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

    94%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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