About Erin M. Garvey, MD, FACS
Erin Garvey, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Phoenix Children's Hospital. After completing her general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, she was the first pediatric surgery fellow trained here at Phoenix Children's Hospital and joined the Phoenix Children's staff after completing her fellowship.
Dr. Garvey is board certified in general and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is both a Fellow and an active member of the American College of Surgeons and serves on committees for the American Pediatric Surgical Association and the Association of Women Surgeons. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, a Clinical Scholar Assistant Professor in the Department of Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Creighton University.
Dr. Garvey specializes in minimally invasive surgery for infants and children. She has an interest in the multidisciplinary care of colorectal patients and patients with spina bifida; however, she loves taking care of all pediatric surgery conditions. She enjoys pursuing clinical pediatric surgical research projects that will have a meaningful impact for patients. Dr. Garvey is participating in prospective randomized controlled trials at Phoenix Children's and is also involved with multicenter prospective trauma studies. She is one of the PCH research representatives for the international Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC).
Dr. Garvey welcomes patients and families from all backgrounds. She has a family-centered approach to surgical care and values making sure her patients and their siblings, parents and extended family are all comfortable with and understand the care plan.
Born and raised in Colorado, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Denver where she was a collegiate spring board diver. Dr. Garvey received her doctorate of medicine from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. She currently lives in Scottsdale with her husband and daughter. They enjoy spending time outside, traveling and surfing.
Medical School / Education
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency
(General Surgery) Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Surgery) Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Minimally invasive surgery in infants and children with interest in the multidisciplinary care of colorectal patients and patients with spina bifida.
Top Doctor Recipient, PHOENIX magazine
Professional Affiliations
Pediatric Trauma Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
American Academy of Pediatrics
Association of Women Surgeons
American Pediatric Surgical Association
The Mayo Clinic Surgical Priestly Society
International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
IMPPACT (Intravenous monotherapy for postoperative perforated appendicitis in children trial): Randomized clinical trial of monotherapy versus multi-drug antibiotic therapyAnn Surg 2021
Mentorship in pediatric surgery: A need for structure?J Pediatr Surg 2020 56(5):892-899
Evolving indications for surgical intervention in patients with differences/disorders of sex development: Implications of deferred reconstructionSemin Pediatr Surg 2020 29(3):150929
Multi-institutional review of bowel management strategies in children with anorectal malformationsJ Pediatr Surg 2020 13:S0022-3468(20)30322-5
Clinical management in mixed gonadal dysgenesis with chromosomal mosaicism: Considerations in newborns and adolescentsSemin Pediatr Surg 2019 28(5):150841
Thoracoscopic cardiac sympathetic denervation: Adjunct therapy for secondary prevention of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in childrenJ Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2018 28(11):1387-1392
Can ultrasound reliably identify complicated appendicitis in children?J Surg Res 2018 229:76-81
Hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair in pediatric patientsSemin Pediatr Surg 2017 26(2):61-66
Injuries and outcomes associated with recreational vehicle accidents in pediatric traumaJ Pediatr Surg 2017 52(2):327-333
Influence of sub-specialty surgical care on outcomes for pediatric emergency general surgery patients in a low-middle income countryInt J Surg 2016 29:12-18
Morbidity of pediatric dog bites: A case series at a level one pediatric trauma centerJ Pediatr Surg 2015 50(2):343-346
Role of ERCP in pediatric blunt abdominal trauma: A case series at a level one pediatric trauma centerJ Pediatr Surg 2015 50(2):335-338
Coaching and mentoring modern surgeonsBull Am Coll Surg 2014 99(8):30-5
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Garvey was professional but also kind in her bedside manner as she discussed with us our child's condition and how she and her team would work together to find the best solution. It was a great visit and she answered all our questions.
Wonderful doctor. Took her time talking with us and was very kind to my shy child. Made us feel at ease.
Wonderful doctor
Dr Garvey was very professional, informative and had great patient/ family interaction. She answered all questions and provided great reassurance.