Listening to my patients and their families is the cornerstone of my medical practice. I believe that taking a thorough history and performing a detailed physical exam is an art form in medicine and crucial to arriving at the correct diagnosis. I have a family-centered approach to surgical care and value making sure my patients and their families understand and are comfortable with my proposed care plan.
About Erin M. Garvey, MD, FACS
Erin Garvey, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Garvey has clinical expertise in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery for infants and children. She performs umbilical, epigastric and inguinal hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, gastrostomy tube placements and surgery for pilonidal cysts. In addition, Dr. Garvey is committed to providing lactation support to new mothers and promoting physician wellness.
Dr. Garvey 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, as well as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at Creighton University.
Dr. Garvey graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. She completed her residency training in general surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and was the first pediatric surgery fellow trained at Phoenix Children's.
Board certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery; Dr. Garvey is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is an active member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Association of Women Surgeons and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Dr. Garvey was also selected as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Garvey is participating in prospective clinical trials at Phoenix Children's and is involved with multicenter prospective trauma studies.
Dr. Garvey has written a number of book chapters and published research in notable peer-reviewed publications including the Annals of Surgery and the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. She was an invited speaker at the Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy Conference and the Association of Women Surgeons Summer Lecture Series. She is proud to be named a Top Doc by Phoenix magazine in 2024.
She enjoys traveling and seeing the world with her family. Every spring, Dr. Garvey looks forward to walks in the Arizona desert to admire the flowering cacti.
Medical School / Education
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
Residency
(General Surgery) Mayo Clinic, Phoenix AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Surgery) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
General Surgery, Subspecialty- Pediatric Surgery, American Board of Surgery
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
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Academic Affiliations
Assistant Professor, Surgery, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine
Clinical Scholar Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Gold Humanism Honor Society
Member, Association of Women Surgeons
Member, American Pediatric Surgical Association
Member, International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Lee JL, Garvey EM, Bundrant N, Hargis-villanueva A, Kang P, Padilla B, Ostlie D. IMPPACT (Intravenous Monotherapy for Postoperative Perforated Appendicitis in Children Trial): Randomized clinical trial of monotherapy versus multi-drug antibiotics therapy. 141st American Surgical Association. Virtual. 4/15/2021-4/16/2021.
Lai K, Garvey EM, Velazco CS, Gill M, Weidler EM, van Leeuwen K, Kim ES, Rangel EL, Grimsby GM. High infertility rates and pregnancy complications in female physicians indicate a need for culture change. Ann Surg. 2023 Mar;277:367-372.
Lai K, Eldredge S, Notrica DM, Wadera S, Jamshidi R, Lee J, Padilla B, Garvey EM. Expedited Laparoscopic Cholangiogram and Liver Biopsy in the Workup of Biliary Atresia. J Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Sep 12 doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003943.
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
She was amazing
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.