Dr. Thomas H. Garver is an orthopedic surgeon  who diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal conditions like broken bones, joint arthritis and sports injuries. 

“My work is satisfying in that I can often make an immediate, positive impact for my patients.” Dr. Garver also credits his staff with the difference they make: “I am very proud of the skills and compassion my physician assistant, medical assistant, nurse and appointing staff demonstrate. It’s a team effort.”

Dr. Garver suffered a severe knee injury many years ago while playing high school football. “I didn’t seek the medical attention I should have right away. That made things worse,” he said. “That experience makes me appreciate the need to help people promptly so they can get as much function back as possible.”

Dr. Garver is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He went to medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences – F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. He did his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.