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Matthew R Garber

Matthew R Garber, MD

Family Medicine

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call (269) 795-4434

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Pennock Hospital

About Matthew R Garber

About the Provider

Matthew Garber, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Dr. Garber earned his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. He completed his family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. His clinical interests include in-office procedures and pediatric, adult and geriatric medicine.

LGBTQIA+ Safe & Affirming

To earn the "Safe and Affirming" designation, providers individually complete an online training program which includes modules developed by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. For more information, click here.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Family Medicine - Middleville
    • phone: 269-795-4434
    • fax: 269-795-4271

Experience

Education

  • Residency: MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland, 1996
  • Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1993

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1996

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • Align Senior Care MI
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • HAP/ASR
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian AmBetter
  • Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

226 ratings, 73 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Really listens to all concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Helpful friendly and funny

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    He is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Easy to talk to, very patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I'm very appreciative that everyone pays close attention to my medical needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. Garber is always patient and understanding. He has a great deal of empathy for his patients. He helps you to feel at ease because of his nonjudgmental attitude and appreciation for his patients. He is very willing to take whatever time is necessary to meet your needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    He understands the importance of the cost of medications, helping me find the best choice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    He listens to my concerns and explains everything and is very professional and friendly .Very easy to talk too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    I'm going through a lot right now and he always spends time with me and really listens. It's really nice to be heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    He was a great doctor who listened and was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    I have a great trust in Dr Garber. He never makes me feel rushed and always makes me feel like he deeply cares about my health and concerns. Listens to me and explains things so I understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    He’s a very kind man. He listens to everything you have to say and fines the help that you need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    The best , caring, personable Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I feel very fortunate to have him as my Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    So grateful for his care and experience in both the office setting and acute care…. As well as SNF care. Understands continuity of care concepts.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    He was awesome as usual

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Listened to my preferences

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Very caring and listening to my concerns and addressing them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    A great doctor with good advice and insight

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr.Garber is always happy to see me and makes me feel at ease. He listens to my concerns and allows me to be an active participant in my care. If I let him know that a treatment doesn't work for me, he discusses the difficulties and determines a new possible approach. He is encouraging when I report good progress, and makes me feel like I can be honest with him about my health concerns and not get poopooed. He is very professional, yet still extremely personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Caring and Professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Smydic refered Dr. Garber as my personal Primary Physician and I have no regrets following this referral.

  • No RatingReviewed on 11/4/2025

    I really like my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Direct, Homest and Caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Thank you so much!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    I’m pleased. no issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    i’m very comfortable discussing just about everything with Dr Garber. I can be honest without feeling like I’m being judged.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Personable, but professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I feel confident with his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Personal, and comfortable discussions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Always listens with kindness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I trust Dr. Garber with all my medical needs. I know he will do his best to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Super doctor and person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    He had read my file and asked questions to make sure he understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    He has a bedside manner that just exudes care and genuine support. He helps me feel comfortable to talk without feeling judged.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    He was personable and friendly he really was focused on my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr Garber is a good listener, very patient and caring. I always feel like he really cares and is giving the best advise and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Great care and listens to all my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Being listened to means a great deal to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Seems very knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    I'm having complications, and he's sending me to the right places to find out why.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Great Doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Very up beat and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. Garber is the best doctor in the Corewell system

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    I'm a tough case but he always listens and finds a solution

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Thankful he is out PCP

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    All good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    He took his time, listened and explained. He us wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    He remembers my job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    He listened to while explaining my lab results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Garber is great spends time communicating your concerns. I had a doctor 20 years ago like him who retired, there's very few Great Doctors left like Doctor Garber who will listen and explain something so you can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    The best listener. Valuable feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    He is very knowledgeable and explains things very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I pray he stays and works in Middleville for the next 20 years…. I will be 90!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    He should be running the office and not Corewell.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Excellent in all aspects

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr. Garber has a positive attitude tiward my health. I always feel better about my health issues after I leave his office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Great doctor! I'm keeping him! 😃

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Caring, listens and explains things. Kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Very happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    I have a great deal of respect for Dr. Garber!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    The Dr was really nice and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    I have confidence in my doctor’s thoroughness and.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    Love Dr Garber

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    It was all good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Answered all questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2025

    Great Doctor!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    All good