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About Waldon Garriss

G. Waldon Garriss, MD, is an internist and pediatrician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics. He joined Vanderbilt Executive Wellness and Concierge Medicine in 2023. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, completed his residency at VUMC, and a general medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia. His masters degrees include: physiology and biophysics (University of Kentucky), health evaluation sciences (University of Virginia), and a MBA and master’s in healthcare administration (Georgia State University). 

Dr. Garriss is board-certified to care for adults and children. From 2011 to 2022, he practiced internal medicine and pediatrics with the Wellstar Health System in his hometown of Marietta, Georgia. He is delighted to return to VUMC where, from 1999 through 2011, he served as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995
  • Internship - University of Kentucky HealthCare, 1996
  • Residency - University of Kentucky HealthCare, 1998
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2001
  • Masters of Science

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 1997
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998

Patient Comments

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The listening of providers is excellent and the attention given to my symptoms are always exceptional.
October 2, 2024
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This is the way the medicine should be practiced everywhere! Dr. Garriss is an exceptionally caring physician and remarkable talent. He's a superb ambassador for Vanderbilt University.
October 2, 2024
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Dr Garriss is a big plus for Vanderbilt
August 16, 2024
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I was well taken care of.
August 5, 2024
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Dr. Garriss spent considerable time pondering my problems and considering solutions.
July 15, 2024
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All good
May 8, 2024
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Excellent doctor!!!!!
May 7, 2024
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Dr Garriss is very attentive and knowledgeable.
May 7, 2024
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Dr. Garriss is very thorough and very patient and attentive!!
April 24, 2024
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