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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

Patient Comments

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Excellent and attentive.
February 23, 2024
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Dr. Garriss was very thorough, great listener, warm personality,and instilled trust.
February 19, 2024
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Dr. Garriss is excellent in discussion during exam and the comments in the VUMC portal.
February 18, 2024
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Attentive and caring
January 26, 2024
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DR. W. GARRISS is likely one of the top 3 internists/physicians I've had for routine care in more than 50 YEARS!!! BRAVO to VUMC and Dr. GARRISS.....!!
January 10, 2024
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Excellent
January 3, 2024
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Again they all seem to have all the time you as a patient need
November 8, 2023
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Dr. Garriss is a highly skilled and caring professional.
November 3, 2023
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I met Dr Garriss for the first time today and immediately felt comfortable with him. He was friendly, thorough and instilled confidence.
October 18, 2023
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