Garrett L. Ruth MD, FACC, FSCAI
Heart and Vascular Center
Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease
Areas Served
West Columbia, Northeast Columbia
New Patient Appointments
Areas Served
West Columbia, Northeast Columbia
New Patient Appointments
Current Patients
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Where Dr. Ruth Practices
Dr. Ruth's Education
Board Certified
Medical School
University of South Carolina School of MedicineResidency
University of Florida Shands Hospital, Internal MedicineFellowship
University of Florida Shands Hospital, Cardiology, Interventional CardiologyPatient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.9
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July 16, 2026
Dr. Ruth was recommended to me and he lived up to every thing they said.
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July 11, 2026
Everyone was very professional and treated me good and the office was very clean I'm also thankful they have sanitize that the patient can use thank you for taking good care of me.
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July 11, 2026
Dr. Ruth is very friendly and professional. He fully explains details and recommendations for treatment.
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July 10, 2026
I went in very concerned about coordinating my oncology needs with the cardiac issues I was experiencing. Dr. Ruth put my mind at ease. I left feeling wholly confident in his care and the plan moving forward. Very thankful for him.
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July 9, 2026
Provider was Dr. Garrett Ruth
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July 4, 2026
Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Ruth!
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July 3, 2026
Dr. Garrett Ruth always makes me understand what's happening by explaining it in ways I can understand. He is very patient when I ask a lot of questions and always answers them. I walked in feeling dread but walked out feeling positive.
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July 2, 2026
Dr. Garrett Ruth is an exceptional heart doctor.
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June 29, 2026
Dr Ruth did a good job.
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June 27, 2026
Love my cardio team
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June 26, 2026
Dr. Ruth is a kind, caring doctor.
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June 26, 2026
Doctor very concerned about my health, ways to prevent heart problems in the future!
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June 24, 2026
Doctor was very good in explaining what was going on and if you had a problem, was good at recommending someone that specialized in that field.
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June 9, 2026
Dr. Ruth is the best, he's very compassionate and listens to what you have to say.
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May 29, 2026
Dr Ruth has always discussed all my concerns and I never have felt rushed.
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May 21, 2026
I love Dr. Ruth and his RN. I feel well taken care of in this office.
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May 18, 2026
DR.Ruth IS GREAT, always has a smile and wonderful bedside manners. He's a keeper
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May 15, 2026
Excellent Service from front desk to exit . Highly recommend
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May 11, 2026
He did an excellent job. I would recommend
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May 3, 2026
Dr Ruth was very thorough and explained everything answering all our questions.
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May 2, 2026
I really appreciate that my doctor's appointment was able to leave me with a calm demeanor and I appreciate that he made sure that I was going to be okay.
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May 1, 2026
I'm very pleased with with the service I got
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May 1, 2026
Dr. Ruth and the staff are truly top notch. I was treated respectfully and with great care. I feel blessed to have my heart in the hands of Dr. Ruth and the staff at LMC.
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April 30, 2026
Doctor Ruth and his staff are exceptional!
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April 20, 2026
Excellent healthcare
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April 19, 2026
Dr Garrett Ruth is an excellent care provider. He explains things well.
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April 5, 2026
Very pleased with Dr. Ruth.
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April 5, 2026
I have a very good cardiologist and hope to keep him for a long time
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March 29, 2026
Really like Dr. Ruth and appreciate his care and professionalism.
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March 27, 2026
I HAVE RECOMMENDED HIM TO OTHERS.
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March 26, 2026
The provider and his team were great in taking care of my concerns.
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March 19, 2026
Dr. Ruth identified & fixed an issue with my medications that greatly increased my quality of life.
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March 17, 2026
Dr. Ruth is very professional and personable. He is a born educator and makes my conditions very understandable and less threatening.
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March 11, 2026
Dr. Ruth is excellent! I'm so happy I'm in his care.
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March 9, 2026
I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Ruth and his staff. He explained everything in terms I could understand.
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March 9, 2026
Dr. Ruth was very personable. He explained everything to me in terms that were understandable to me. He showed great concern as to my condition.
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March 8, 2026
i?m a big fan of Garrett Ruth. he is engaging and competent. hell ? he saved my life. i?d be dead by now but for him.
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March 7, 2026
Dr. Ruth was excellent. He went over everything in detail with me.
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March 6, 2026
Dr. Ruth is always professional and efficient with a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshing
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March 4, 2026
Dr Ruth was very professional , compassionate & friendly. I highly recommend him!
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February 25, 2026
Very good experience with my echocardiogram and my cardiologist visit.
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February 13, 2026
So great concern we do appreciate it
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January 19, 2026
A+
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January 16, 2026
Excellent experience!
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January 16, 2026
A very empathetic person and and awesome dr
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January 10, 2026
Dr Ruth is the brst
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January 8, 2026
I felt I was treated very well
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December 18, 2025
I feel very comfortable with dr . Ruth
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December 9, 2025
Dr. Garrett Ruth is very polite and professional
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November 23, 2025
Dr. Garrett Ruth is a great Cardiologist. I really appreciate his knowledge and concern about my heart health. Very pleasant and understanding.
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November 23, 2025
Dr. Ruth and his staff are outstanding. They are very attentive in answering any questions or concerns that I may have. They are great care providers, I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr.Ruth and his staff as my care team.
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November 21, 2025
I like to feel involved in my health care decisions.
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November 19, 2025
My doctor and staff at this clinic are incredible. They are friendly, concerned and involved with their patients.
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November 17, 2025
I’m very thankful that Dr. Ruth is my cardiologist!
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November 13, 2025
Very good!
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November 5, 2025
Dr. Ruth is great. Very approachable and receptive.
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November 1, 2025
100 percent Great
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October 25, 2025
Dr Ruth is by far the most personable doctor I have ever been to. He has the best bedside manner. He explains every detail so that you can understand. 100% would recommend him. I actually already have.
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October 25, 2025
Very great environment and caring people and staff. I look forward to my next visit
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October 12, 2025
Great and very caring
About Dr. Ruth
Dr. Ruth provides patients with the highest level of care in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular diseases.Expertise
Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, Dr. Ruth is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. He specializes in providing comprehensive interventional cardiology care, including treatment for coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome.Background
Dr. Ruth graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, and earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. After completing his residency at University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, he then completed fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology there.Appointment Availability
Lexington Health Heart and Vascular Center Cardiology
2728 Sunset Blvd (HWY 378), West Columbia
3016 Longtown Commons Dr., Columbia