Dr. Dennis Garvin M.D.
Urologist
1802 Braeburn Dr Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. Dennis Garvin is a urologist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Garvin specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1973
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1973
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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- Denise
Dr. Dennis Garvin is a patient and caring urologist. He gives you an appointment in a timely manner when needed. His secretary are polite and they will assist you in anyway they can when Dr. Garvins is not available. Dr. Garvin will get your message from his secretary, and he will contact you to set an appointment, if cannot assist over the phone. Thank you very much for being there for me when I needed you.
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