John Garry

John Garry, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), based at the Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research. He has served as faculty since 2007, combining clinical teaching with a 30-year private practice in colon and rectal surgery.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles
• Medical degree (MD), University of Southern California
• Internship and General Surgery Residency, Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
• Colon and Rectal Fellowship, Ferguson Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dr. Garry specializes in colon and rectal surgery, with a focus on colorectal cancer. His research interests, derived from clinical practice and publications, intersect with gastrointestinal surgery, trauma management, and endoscopic procedures. His 2017 publication on ingested sharp foreign bodies highlights trends in trauma surgery and medical complication analysis.

Dr. Garry is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, with memberships in the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Northern California Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He actively participates in the clinical and didactic education of medical students and residents, emphasizing colorectal service rotations.