Loreta Garretson, M. D.

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 months ago

I first saw Dr Garretson in Oct 2025 after being diagnosed with an unprovoked saddle pulmonary embolism. I called several times for bloodwork results because 2 of them were out of range. Never got a call back. On 12/19 in the Atlanticare office in Egg Harbor Twp, she said the bloodwork was fine. No big deal. I disagreed. She then said I was being uptight & to go to my PCP for anxiety meds. I did not appreciate this. No one should have their feelings dismissed. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 months ago

I've read 'negative' reviews of Dr. Garretson about what may appear as cold or lacking empathy but I could not be more satisfied with her and her staff. I actually picked her because of those reviews. I don't want a doctor to hold my hand and sugar coat things. The first time we met, she came in and told me I had stage 2 Lymphoma, very professional and matter of fact, she explained the disease and how it affects the body and then told me all of my treatment options as well as her thoughts and opinions on each. Her thoughts a... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 months ago

Dr Garretson reviewed the history actually listened to what and why I was referred to her and then in clear simple terms explained what we need to do and was there every step on the way caring and directing to get control of the situation. I would highly recommend her as she is a caring knowledgeable person and professional !! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

She had no sensitivity when going through early appointments and every other time said no chemo, then every other said yes chemo. Treated patient as if tears were likened to hysteria or the plague. Wouldn’t listen to patient during treatment when they communicated what they felt was happening with their body. Would not advocate for patient care during emergency. Spoiler: patient had been accurate about their feeling they were having allergic reactions to treatment as was found once reactions had escalated and esophageal stre... read more

Joan Deavitt 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Takes her time to explain my issues with the cancer 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Told me I had lynch syndrome and that my son would develop colon cancer at a young age. I read the reports and asked for explanation. She told me it wasn’t her job to explain to me. Sent me to a genetic counselor at Vanderbilt who told me I did not have lynch syndrome. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr. Garretson is professional, yet she listens and takes time with her patient to explain options and test necessary for care. Although we may disagree. She is polite and allows for our differences. I fell confident in her ability to provide compassionate and appropriate medical procedures and advice. 

Matthew and Karen Nugent 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr. Garretson gave us hope when others sent my husband home to die.She always explains the labs, scans, and any concerns we have. Goes over all treatment and is honest with us. When we 1st found out about my husbands cancer it was at stage 4 and given 4-6 months. It has now been 3 yrs. Still stage 4 but we take each day 1 at a time . We appreciate all she has done and her willingness to see my husband from day when Dr. Kleitch called her and got us right in with her. We are truly blessed . 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

If you are looking for a compassionate, caring doctor in the worst time of you life, RUN from this lady. You are merely a paycheck to her. She cant be bothered to answer questions. She doesn't get in any hurry ever. If you question anything she becomes defensive. She is rude and at times hateful. Please please please get others opinion before you choose this lady as your oncologist. Her staff is kind that is about the only good thing I can say.