Overview
James Garber is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia.
Dr. Garber is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Garber is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4700 Waters Ave Bldg 400, Savannah, GA 31404
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James C. Garber
Is Dr. James C. Garber a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James C. Garber is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James C. Garber specialize in?
While Dr. James C. Garber is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. James C. Garber participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James C. Garber has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. James C. Garber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James C. Garber accept my insurance?
Dr. James C. Garber accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Garber isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Garber isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- MesenchymomaDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- PancreatectomyDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- SplenectomyDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Garber isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bone TumorDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- EndoscopyDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastrostomyDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- LiposarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- MelanomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- UreteroscopyDr. Garber isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
