Mr. Michael Garver MD
Pediatrician
926 13th Avenue South Great Falls Montana, 59405Rating
5/5
About
Michael Garver, MD, FACP, FAAP, is a pediatrician serving patients at Premier Care Pediatrics in Great Falls, Montana. He has over 20 years in practice and specializes in behavioral health, international health, and personalized care. Dr. Garver studied at the Medical College of Georgia and graduated in 1992. Dedicated to continued education, he completed an internship and also served his residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Dr. Garver is fellowship-trained at the University of Utah in neonatology and achieved Diplomate certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. An Autism Parent Support Group Facilitator, Dr. Garver founded the Augusta Touch Project where he participates in promoting medical and humanitarian relief to Romanian Children; amongst being involved with many other clinical organizations and committees.
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Education and Training
MD at Medical College of Georgia
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1992
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics; Bachelor of Science in Zoology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- P-selectin expression by endothelial cells is decreased in neonatal rats and human premature infants.
- Retrograde transport of fluoro-gold in corticospinal and rubrospinal neurons 10 and 20 weeks after T-9 spinal cord transection.
- Prelabeled red nucleus and sensorimotor cortex neurons of the rat survive 10 and 20 weeks after spinal cord transection.
- Tularemia presenting with splenic nodules.
- Familial jejunal atresia with renal dysplasia.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Poster Presentations -
- Chairman of the Board/Owner, VEMR, Inc. -
- Autism Parent Support Group Facilitator, 2008-Present -
- President, Australian Shepherd Club of Montana, 2001-2004 -
Awards
- President's Recognition Award, University of Florida, 1997
- Dr. Walter L. Shepeard Achievement Award, 1992
- Dean's Fellowship Research Award, 1990
- President, Chemistry Society, University of Florida, 1986-1987
Treatments
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Internships
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Utah (Neonatology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Clinical Information Technology, Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pyschosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health
Articles and Publications
- Research, articles, and poster presentations
- P-selection Expression by Endothelial Cells is Decreased in Neonatal Rats and Human Premature Infants, Blood, 1999
- Familial Jejunal Atresia with Renal Dysplasia, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1996
- Decreased Transendothelial Cell Migration in Neonates is Associated with Delayed Expression of P-Selection, Poster Presentation, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, 1996
- Extent of Retrograde Degeneration of Corticospinal Axons 20 Weeks after T-9 Spinal Cord Transection, Poster Presentation, 21st Annual Meeting, Society of Neuroscience, 1991
What do you attribute your success to?
Being a natural born problem solver with a curiosity for knowledge.
Areas of research
Vaccines Inventor
Philanthropic Initiatives
Volunteer Mentor, Village Project, Juvenile Court Mentor Program, 1995; Founder, Augusta Touch Project; Promotion of medical and humanitarian relief to Romanian children, 1991; Member, Students for International Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, 1988-1992; Junior Advisor, Clinical Mentor Program for Freshman Medical Students, 1990-1991
Hobbies / Sports
- Working Cow Horse Owner and Breeder, Australian Shepherd Stockdog Trailing, Healthcare and Information Technology
Areas of research
Vaccines Inventor
Mr. Michael Garver MD's Practice location
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Mr. Michael Garver MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Garver
- Shelby
Good job # wall paper
Love!!!
Love!!!
Garver is secretly batman!
- Ravin
He's nutty🤓
- George
Hope your trip to South Africa was awesome for you. May God Bless you for the work you did while you we're there. Merry Christmas!🎅🏻☃
- Ace
Have fun on ya mission
- Ravin
He's an OG😎🤓
- Jessica
Excellent
We love Dr. G!!!
- Echo
Great guy!!
Amazing guy!
- Jayla, mariah, harper
Thank you for taking care of us, Dr. Garver and staff!!!
Great doctor
- Kyler
Dr. Garver is a good doctor because he has humor in his soul and he is smart and very nice.
- Tiffany
We love Dr. Garver he does very well with all three of my children I trust no one else
Excellent!! Always a pleasure (staff included)!
- Heather
Absolutely amazing!!
- Shelby
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- Suzie
We are so grateful for Dr. Garver. He is an incredible Doctor, and is always willing to go the extra mile for our daughter. We definitely recommend him to anyone in the area. He is honest and will tell you what he thinks, and puts your child's health first.
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