Laura Catherine Garvey Emory Faculty
Laura Catherine Garvey Emory Faculty

Laura Catherine Garvey, MD

Vascular Surgery

4.9 - 395 Ratings

Emory Vascular Surgery at Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway, Fl 2, Ste 203, Johns Creek, GA 30097 +2 More Locations
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About

Laura Garvey MD, RVT, FACS is a board-certified vascular surgeon who has been caring for patients in the Atlanta area for over two decades. Dr. Garvey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia where she studied from 1987 to 1991 as part of the Echols Scholar Program. Dr. Garvey received her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1995. She completed a five-year general surgery residency followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Since completing training in 2001, Dr. Garvey has focused on helping patients with a wide range of vascular conditions, with a special interest in vein care. In 2006, she opened a dedicated vein clinic in Alpharetta, which she led until 2020. After working with a larger multispecialty group, MetroDerm, Dr. Garvey joined the Emory Vein Center in 2024, where she continues to provide advanced, compassionate care for patients with venous disease.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2000

Locations

Emory Vascular Surgery at Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway
Fl 2, Ste 203
Johns Creek, GA 30097

Emory Vascular Surgery at Johns Creek location map

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road location map

Emory at Avalon - Heart & Vascular

2795 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Emory at Avalon - Heart & Vascular location map

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 395 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-14

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-13

I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr Garvey.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-13

Dr. Laura Garvey was excellent going above my expectations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-12

Thank you for taking care of me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-12

Greatly appreciate how Dr. Garvey takes the time to understand my concerns and clearly explains all the options and gives reliable feedback.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-10

I appreciate the detail oriented care provided by Dr. Garvey. She engenders confidence. I also appreciate the environment that she creates that old Cheers TV show feeling a practice " Where everybody knows your name."

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-08

Dr. Garvey is super friendly, knowledgeable, and showed sincere consideration to all of my questions and concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-01

Dr. Garvey was exceptional. Highly recommended for her expertise. Was very thorough and personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-26

Dr Garvey was courteous, informative professional and I was very satisfied with the care I received

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-23

Dr. Garvy was great...

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-22

Dr. Garvey had an excellent bedside manner! She was very patient with me as I asked questions and explained how I process because I am a visual learner. I felt she genuinely cared about my well-being.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-18

Dr. Garvey is an excellent doctor. She is thorough, very knowledgeable, listens, answers questions, and consistently provides what I think is the best care possible.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-18

Dr Garvey was great. She was professional yet personable. She asked me how I was doing throughout the procedure.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-17

Very good experience

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2001
  • Fellowship: University of PIttsburgh Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2001
  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, General Surgery, 2000
  • Medical Education: UCLA School of Medicine, 1995
  • Medical Education: UCLA School of Medicine, MD, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 2003