About
Dr. Christie Garb grew up in Wappinger Falls, NY, graduated from Ketcham High School, and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Vassar College. She then completed her medical degree at New York Medical College. Her Family Medicine residency at UC Davis in Modesto, California, led to her selection as Chief Resident.
Dr. Christie Garb has practiced in the Hudson Valley since 2008, returning home to build a long-term presence in her own community. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and cares for patients from newborns to older adults. Castle Connolly, Hudson Valley Parent magazine, and US News and World Report have all recognized her as a top physician in her field. She co-founded Garb Family Medicine to deliver care built around the patient, not the billing system.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vassar College
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
Family Medicine, UC Davis (Modesto, CA) - Chief Resident
Certifications
Who is Dr. Garb right for?
Dr. Christie Garb is well suited for patients who want a local physician with deep community roots and broad family medicine experience. Families with infants, children, or teens benefit from her comprehensive pediatric care. Adults managing ongoing health conditions appreciate her thorough, relationship-focused approach. Patients who prefer a physician who knows their history and their family will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Christie Garb specializes in full-scope family medicine, caring for patients from birth through older adulthood. Her clinical focus includes pediatric well care, preventive physicals, chronic disease management, acute sick care, and geriatric care.
Yes. Dr. Garb holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her MD from New York Medical College and served as Chief Resident during her UC Davis Family Medicine residency.
Dr. Christie Garb has practiced in the Hudson Valley since 2008. She grew up in Wappinger Falls and attended Vassar College before medical school, and she returned to the region to build her medical career close to home.
Dr. Christie Garb has earned the Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation, the Hudson Valley Parent Favorite Family Physician award, and the US News and World Report Patients' Top Choice recognition. Both patients and fellow physicians have contributed to these honors.
Yes. Dr. Garb provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and teens. This includes well-child visits, sports physicals, sick care, and management of chronic childhood conditions. The practice requires pediatric patients to follow age-appropriate vaccination schedules.
Members reach Dr. Christie Garb directly by phone, text, email, or through the patient portal. A member-only phone line also gives patients a way to address urgent or non-urgent concerns when the office is closed.
Yes. Dr. Christie Garb performs a range of in-office procedures, including wound care, skin biopsies, wart removal, joint injections, and ear wax removal. The office also provides on-site testing for common infections and respiratory illnesses.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026