Dr. Garnet attended Bucknell University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree in Biology. He then attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Dr. Garnet then completed externships at Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, and a second in the office of Samuel Forman, DPM. Dr. Garnet has been in private practice in Miami, FL, since 1970 and his second office opened, January 2000. He is also co-founder and co-developer of Reasonable Care, a statewide PPO network of podiatrists, which was established in 1985.
Honors and Awards:
- Otto F. Schuster Memorial Research Award, The American Podiatry Council
- Presidents Award, Dade County Podiatry Association, 1976-77
Professional Society Memberships:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Florida Podiatric Medical Association
Licensure:
- #PO 461 – State of Florida
- #2277 – State of New York (inactive)
Certifications:
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Certified in August 1976, recertified 1986, 1995, 2006
- American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review – Certified in October 1986, recertified in 1994
- National Board of Podiatry Examiners, July 1969
Staff and Faculty Appointments:
- Westchester General Hospital, Director of Residency – Podiatry, 2007 to present
- Baptist and South Miami Hospitals, Chairman, subsection of Podiatry, Department of Orthopedics, 2000 to present
- Barry University, College of Podiatric Medicine, Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1987 to 1996
- University of Miami School of Medicine, Clinical Associate Professor, 1974 to 1980
Hospital Affiliations:
- Westchester General Hospital, 2500 SW 75th Ave, Miami, FL 33155 – 2007 to present
- Medical Arts Surgery Center (MASC) at South Miami Hospital – 2006 to present
- South Florida Surgery Center, 6110 SW 70th St, South Miami, FL 33143 – 2004 to present
- South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd St, Miami, FL 33143 – 1984 to present
- Baptist Hospital, 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 – 1984 to present
- Jackson South Community Hospital, 9333 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33157 – 1980 to present
Consulting Experience:
- Yucatan Crippled Children Project – Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery, Merida, Mexico 2009
- Expert Medical Advisor for Workers Compensation, State of Florida 1995 to present
- GHI Inc., Medicare Part B Intermediary, Dade and Monroe counties, FL 1975 to 1982
- Avmed Heath Plan, Miami, FL 1976 to 1992
- Super Stars – ABC Sports 1980 to 1985
- Florida Podiatric Medical Association, Peer Review Committee 1975 to 1982
- Medfacts – Claims Review Organization
Business Background:
- Co-founder and co-developer of Physicians Consultant and Management Corporation, a national network providing physician services, 1987
- Co-founder and co-developer of Podiatry Consultant and Management Corporation, a statewide network providing podiatric services, 1986
- Co-founder and co-developer of Reasonable Care, a statewide PPO network of podiatrists, 1985
- Co-founder and original co-director of Miami Runners – Road Runners Club of America, 1976