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Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD

(Robert Cole Garrett, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1982)

6151 S Yale Avenue Suite 1304
Tulsa, OK 74136

(918) 502-3200

Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Health System, WARREN CLINIC INC and Saint Francis Heart and Vascular Institute - Suite 1304.

Office Locations

6151 S Yale Avenue Suite 1304
Tulsa, OK 74136

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid endarterectomy

endarterectomy

neck surgery

transcervical subclavian endarterectomy

By Affordability:

endarterectomy

vertebral endarterectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD performed more carotid endarterectomy, endarterectomy, neck surgery, and transcervical subclavian endarterectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for endarterectomy, and vertebral endarterectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

heart bypass surgery

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

carotid endarterectomy

heart valve replacement

single bypass surgery

subclavian endarterectomy

transcervical subclavian endarterectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD performed more heart bypass surgery (CABG), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, carotid endarterectomy, heart valve replacement, single bypass surgery, subclavian endarterectomy, and transcervical subclavian endarterectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	48
cardiac procedures	142
doctor visit	238
endarterectomy	24
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	24
open surgery	96
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	96
vascular procedures	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	40
cardiac procedures	122
dissection	11
doctor visit	289
endarterectomy	25
excision	11
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	25
open surgery	80
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	91
vascular procedures	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2014 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	55
cardiac procedures	187
doctor visit	308
endarterectomy	21
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	21
open surgery	121
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	121
vascular procedures	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	30
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2015 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
bypass surgery	61
cardiac procedures	207
dissection	21
doctor visit	365
endarterectomy	30
excision	21
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	30
open surgery	155
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	176
vascular procedures	57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	86
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2016 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
bypass surgery	56
cardiac procedures	234
dissection	11
doctor visit	317
endarterectomy	15
excision	11
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	15
open surgery	138
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	149
vascular procedures	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	45
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2017 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
bypass surgery	68
cardiac procedures	235
dissection	16
doctor visit	412
endarterectomy	34
excision	16
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	34
open surgery	149
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	165
vascular procedures	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	47
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, cardiac procedures, open surgery and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	72
cardiac procedures	176
dissection	25
doctor visit	434
endarterectomy	35
excision	25
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	35
open surgery	162
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	187
vascular procedures	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	54
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
bypass surgery	95
cardiac procedures	367
dissection	14
doctor visit	417
endarterectomy	38
excision	14
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	60
neck surgery	38
open surgery	217
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	231
vascular procedures	98

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	51
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	83
cardiac procedures	236
doctor visit	377
endarterectomy	39
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	39
open surgery	166
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	166
vascular procedures	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	36
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
bypass surgery	72
cardiac procedures	183
doctor visit	358
endarterectomy	28
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	28
open surgery	155
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	155
vascular procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	49
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	53
cardiac procedures	164
doctor visit	313
endarterectomy	25
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	25
open surgery	106
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	106
vascular procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tulsa, OK were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and inpatient care.

ablation	15
bypass surgery	63
cardiac procedures	204
dissection	16
doctor visit	348
endarterectomy	28
excision	16
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	20
neck surgery	28
open surgery	140
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	149
vascular procedures	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	366
Native American / Alaskan Native	27
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	41
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	184

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Francis Health System

WARREN CLINIC INC

Saint Francis Heart and Vascular Institute - Suite 1304

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Cole Garrett, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$8,115 Transcatheter Heart Valves $2,990	Carpentier-Edwards Physio Annuloplasty Ring $1,092	Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring $953	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $904	Minimal Incision Valve Surgery $284	Other $1,893
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$4,320 Endurant $2,121	Heart Valves $1,190	CoreValve Evolut $437	Aortic Stent Grafts $266	Valiant Captivia $205	Other $101
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,588 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,588
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,286 TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $633	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $308	EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $106	GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $96	GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $47	Other $96
ABIOMED	$1,253 Impella $1,253
Other	$7,019 AFX $842	ENDURANT IIS $349	PleuraFlow $334	LifeVest $299	KENGREAL $266	Other $4,930

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,735
Travel and Lodging	$8,604
Education	$1,241

Biography

Dr. Robert Garrett practices cardiothoracic surgery in Tulsa, OK. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University, Dr. Garrett attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Saint Francis Health System.