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Dr. Ralph Bonner Garretson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Blue Ridge Orthopaedic And Spine Center 52 W Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-9220

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Garretson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Dartmouth College in 1987. He then received a scholarship from Stanford University where he earned his master of science in civil engineering in 1988. Dr. Garretson earned his M.D. at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1996. He completed his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukeâ€™s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Garretson, pursuing his special interest in shoulder and elbow surgery, completed a one-year fellowship program in complex problems of the shoulder and elbow at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garretson treats all shoulder and elbow problems, many arthroscopically, including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, trauma and instability. He presently holds privileges at Fauquier Hospital. Dr. Garretson joined the practice in 2002 and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Garretson has published many research papers in the orthopaedic literature. He is the President-elect of the Fauquier Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Garretson joined Blue Ridge Orthopaedics & Spine Center in 2002. As a sports medicine doctor, he treats shoulder and elbow problems — many arthroscopically — including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, trauma, and instability. He presently holds privileges at Fauquier Hospital, Haymarket Medical Center, and Haymarket Surgical Center.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine - 1996

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Assocs
52 W Shirley Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Osteoporosis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Lateral Epicondylitis

Procedures Performed

Acupuncture
Physical Therapy
Shoulder Surgery
Neurological Testing
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Shoulder Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
Corvel
Tricare
Cigna
Golden Rule
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna Better Health
Medicare
Allegiance Life and Health
Priority Health
Mutual of Omaha

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