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Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD
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Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 67
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Garvey graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 42 years experience. Dr. Garvey has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Cervical Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spine Deformities, Herniated Disc, Scoliosis and Lumbosacral Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Garvey received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Garvey's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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Low Wait Times

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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Herniated Disc
Scoliosis
Spinal Discectomy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Myelopathy
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Chronic Neck Pain
Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Upper Back Pain
Disc Replacement
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis of Hip
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Foot Infection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Muscle Cramping
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Whiplash
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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vertebroplasty
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Patient Reviews
Jun 16, 2025
I’m one week out from surgery and I can walk so much better and have such less pain that then prior to surgery Dr. Garvey is phenomenal.
Pamela McCrea — Jun 16, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garvey's profile.

Dr. Garvey frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Cervical Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spine Deformities, Herniated Disc, Scoliosis and Lumbosacral Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Fairview Range Medical Center.

Education
Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education
Internship
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1985
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1989
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Fairview Range Medical Center

    750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN

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