Biographical summary
Stephanie Garrison, M.D., is a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Florida, providing comprehensive care for individuals and families throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Dr. Garrison specializes in preventive health and chronic disease management, with a focus on conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Her care approach is proactive and personalized, aimed at helping patients maintain wellness and prevent illness before it starts.
"I partner with patients to prevent illness, using clear evidence and shared choices to build a plan tailored to each individual," says Dr. Garrison. She values collaboration and education, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.
Dr. Garrison is currently accepting new patients at our St. Augustine Primary Care location.
Areas of expertise
Dr. Garrison provides whole-person care with a commitment to long-term health:
- Preventive health: Screenings, wellness strategies, and risk-reduction plans
- Hypertension management: Evidence-based treatment to control blood pressure
- Diabetes care: Comprehensive care plans to optimize blood sugar and prevent complications
- Hyperlipidemia management: Personalized approaches for cholesterol control and heart health
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Garrison enjoys traveling, boating, and reading.
Education
- 2001
ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
ResidentDepartment of Family Medicine
- 1998
MDUniversity Of South Florida, Tampa
- 1994
BS - Biological Sciences, Psychology MinorUniversity of North Florida
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2022
2022 Top Performers for the Patient Experience AwardPatient Experience Provider Recognition Award
- 2021
Top Performing Provider in Patient Experience 2021Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award
- 2020
Top Preforming Provider in Patient Experience 2020Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award
- 2019
Top Performing Provider in Patient Experience 2019Patient Experience Provider Recognition Award
- 1994
Honors in Family MedicineUniversity of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine
- 1990
University HonorsUniversity of North Florida
- 1990
Cum LaudeUniversity of North Florida
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Active MemberEnvironmental Health, Safety, and Security Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2021 - present
Active MemberEmployee Occupational Health Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Councils, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
- 2021 - 2022
Medical Director FloridaEmployee Occupational Health Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees, Mayo Clinic
- 2021 - present
Ad-hoc MemberInfection Prevention and Control Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2020 - present
Site LeaderMature the Message Workgroup
- 2020 - present
Active MemberEmergency Incident Command Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2019 - 2020
Active MemberDiversity & Inclusion Committee
- 2019 - 2020
Active MemberDiversity & Inclusion Committee
- 2017 - 2019
Active MemberPopulation Health, Healthy Planet Oversight Subcommitee
- 2014 - 2019
Active MemberMayo Clinic Patient Profile Subcommittee
- 2011 - 2020
MemberFamily Medicine Leadership Workgroup, Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2006 - 2012
MemberFamily Medicine Research Committee, Department of Family Medicine
- 2004
Student AdvisorPremedical Society, University of North Florida
- 2001 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2000 - 2001
MemberEducation Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 1997
Student MemberNational Congress of Family Practice Residents
- 1996 - 1998
PresidentLocal Chapter, American Medical Student Association
- 1996
Legislative InternFlorida Medical Association
- 1995 - 1996
Coordinator and AdvisorPremedical Association, University of South Florida, Lakeland
- 1994 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 1994 - present
MemberFlorida Academy of Family Physicians
Publications