Garet C. Comer, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Hand Surgery
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Hand Surgery
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Arthritis, Arthroscopic surgery of the hand, Arthroscopic surgery of the wrist, Burn and wound care, Care for hand and wrist deformities, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Collagenase injections, Complex fractures of the fingers, Complex fractures of the hand, Complex fractures of the wrist
Orthopedic Surgery
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Elbow problems, Hand and wrist surgery, Shoulder problems
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Orthopedic Surgery
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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University of Texas Medical Branch
- Residency:
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Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Internship:
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Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics, General Surgery
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics, Hand Surgery
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Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics, Upper Extremity, Clinical Instructor
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
Publications
A Biomechanical Analysis of 2 Constructs for Metacarpal Spiral Fracture Fixation in a Cadaver Model: 2 Large Screws Versus 3 Small Screws
- Article
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Eu-Jin Cheah A, Behn AW, Comer GC, Yao, J.
12/2017
Gliding Resistance After Epitendinous-First Repair of Flexor Digitorum Profundus in Zone II
- Article
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Galvez MG, Comer GC, Chattopadhyay A, Long C, Behn AW, Chang J.
8/2017
Perioperative Smoking Cessation and Clinical Care Pathway for Orthopaedic Surgery
- Article
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Truntzer, J, Comer, GC, Kendra M, Johnson J, Behal R, Kamal RN.
8/2017
Simultaneous bilateral resection total shoulder arthroplasty with anatomic antibiotic cement spacer retention
- Article
- Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Ueda, Y, Comer, GC, Saleh, JR, Costouros, JG.
10/2017
Management of Complications of Congenital Hand Disorders
- Article
- Hand Clinics
Comer, GC, Ladd, AL.
5/2015
Hand Therapy Modalities Following Extensor Mechanism Surgery
- Article
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Comer, GC, Gordon, C, Yao, J.
7/2015
Hand Therapy Modalities for PIP Stiffness
- Article
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Comer, GC, Clark, S, Yao, J.
8/2015
A Biomechanical Comparison of Shape Design and Positioning of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Cages
- Article
- Global Spine Journal
Comer, GC., Behn,, A., Ravi, S. Cheng, I.
8/2016
Fragmented Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunions Treated with Rib Autograft. Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions: A Clinical Casebook
- Article
- Springer International Publishing
Comer, GC, Yao, J.
2015
Arthroscopic of Management of Ulnar Pain
- Article
- Journal of Hand Surgery
Comer, GC.
2015
More About This Provider
Dr. Comer was born and raised in a small farm town in California's Central Valley. He graduated summa cum laude from Fresno State with a degree in Chemistry and attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After completing medical school, he returned to California where he completed residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford University. He remained at Stanford for a dual fellowship as a hand fellow and clinical instructor in upper extremity surgery.
Personal Interests
Dr. Comer enjoys travel, playing the guitar, cheering on the San Francisco Giants, working out, and spending time with his wife and newborn son.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Comer practices medicine with a patient-centered approach. This approach is built upon fostering a relationship with each patient, listening and understanding how a condition uniquely affect each patient's life, and moving forward with treatment guided by the trust established between doctor and patient. Putting these principles into action, Dr. Comer has a warm bedside manner and is committed to delivering the best patient care and education possible.
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