Dr. Andrea Garcia, MD

Dr. Andrea Garcia, MD

Surgeon
19787 IH - 10 W, Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78257

At a glance

4.95 stars (37 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 39 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at St. Luke's Surgical Care
3 office locations
Speaks English and Spanish
4.95
37 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.8

Recent reviews

wedid not getthe correct room number and had a heck of a time finding the office. ut they were greatnurses and dr garcia...no complaints.
Dr. Garcia is very understanding and professional about my concerns for surgery. She took her time to explain the surgery and after care. Her staff is very helpful. They recieved my referral, scheduled me for next availability, saw the dr and sheduled for surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Garcia to the community!

Office locations

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St. Luke's Surgical Care
19787 IH - 10 W, Ste 104, San Antonio, TX, 78257
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St. Luke's Surgical Care
3903 Wiseman Blvd, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78251
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St. Luke's Surgical Care
7940 Floyd Curl Drive, Suite 620, San Antonio, TX, 78229

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal

More about Dr. Andrea Garcia, MD

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Andrea Garcia caters to the diverse population of San Antonio, TX, and practices at South Texas Surgical Group. A skilled and experienced surgeon, she understands that patients are generally tensed about surgery, and hence with her jovial and friendly attitude she calms their nerves and makes them feel at ease. Dr. Garcia attended the University of Houston, where she earned her master’s degree in public health, following which she completed her medical degree and a residency in general surgery at the University of Texas, San Antonio. She also completed an internship in general surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Garcia holds active memberships in the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Bexar County Medical Society. She is also a zealous researcher with authorial credits in various esteemed publications. Her sound medical knowledge and passion towards her work are commendable and make her a valued asset at the practice.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Texas, San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine
University of Houston, Master's in Public Health
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (Bachelor's)
Baylor College of Medicine, Internship in General Surgery
University of Texas, San Antonio, Residency in General Surgery

Practice

St. Luke's Surgical Care

Professional memberships

American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Bexar County Medical Society

Awards and publications

A Statistical Model-Driven Case Scheduling System Improves Multiple Measures of Operative Suite Efficiency: Findings from a Single center, Randomized Controlled Trial. Kougias P, Tiwari V, Sharath SE, Garcia A, Pathak A, Chen M, Ramsey D, B arshes NR, Berger DH
The impact of temperature in aortic arch surgery patients receiving antegrade cerebral perfusion for >30 minutes: How relevant is it really? Preventza O, Coselli JS, Akvan S3 Kashyap SA, Garcia A, Simpson KH, Price MD Mayor J, de la Cruz KI, Cornwell LD, Omer S, Bakaeen FG, Haywood-Watson RJ, Rammou A. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Total Aortic Arch replacement: A comparative study of zone 0 hybrid arch exclusion versus traditional open repair Preventza O, Garcia A, Cooley DA, Haywood-Watson RJ, Simpson K, Bakaeen FG, Cornwell LD, Omer S, de la Cruz KI, Price MD, Rosengart TK, LeMaire SA, Coselli JS. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Reoperations on the total aortic arch in 119 patients: short and long term outcomes, focusing on composite adverse outcomes and surgical analysis. Preventza O, Garcia A, Cooley DA, Tuluca A, Simpson KH, Bakaeen FG, Omer S, Cornwell L, Rosengart TK, Coselli JS. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Innominate Artery Cannulation for Proximal Aortic Surgery: Outcomes and Neurological event in 263 patients. Preventza O, Garcia A, Tuluca A, Henry M, Cooley DA, Simpson K, Bakaeen FG, Cornwell LD, Omer S, Coselli JS. European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surg

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1578850764

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
5.00
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Nice Covid cautious protocol Not a gastroenterologistbut your app said colonoscopy
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good experience ecept lack of communication on location.
Great doctor
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wedid not getthe correct room number and had a heck of a time finding the office. ut they were greatnurses and dr garcia...no complaints.
verry good
Dr. Garcia is very understanding and professional about my concerns for surgery. She took her time to explain the surgery and after care. Her staff is very helpful. They recieved my referral, scheduled me for next availability, saw the dr and sheduled for surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Garcia to the community!
Highly recommend Dr. Garcia and her devoted staff. From the time I got into the office until I left staff made me feel at ease. The Dr explained my surgery step by step. Deffenetly will come back.
Dr. Garcia and staff are so wonderful. From the time I walked in to when I checked out, all my questions were answered about my procedure.
Great! Doctor & staff were wonderful. Doctor explained everything in detail and the appointments are right away no wait to be seen. I would recommend her to everyone.
Visit was a great experience, Dr. Garcia is a great doctor. She explain everything in detailed. I would recommend her to all. She is a awesome provider. Staff is great and welcomes you as family.
Honestly the staff is great. Always smiling and very polite. No long waiting and the Dr. was very helpful. All my questions where answerd. Deffently recommended.
Dr. Garcia is a wonderful & talented surgeon. She answered all my questions and made me feel as ease before my scheduled surgery. Everything went well after my surgery. She was kind & understanding to my concerns. I highly recommend Dr. Garcia, she was wonderful.
The staff of Dr. Garcia is extremely wonderful. I had been dealing with hernia and gallbladder problems for several weeks. I was recommended Dr. Garcia and when I came to see her. She explained in detail, very understanding, she made me feel so cure for surgery. I will highly recommend everyone to come and see Dr. Garcia for General surgery.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Andrea Garcia work with?

Dr. Andrea Garcia works with St. Luke's Surgical Care.

Where is Dr. Andrea Garcia's office located?

Dr. Andrea Garcia has 3 office locations in San Antonio, view full addresses on Dr. Garcia's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrea Garcia?

Dr. Andrea Garcia frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Breast Surgery, Hemorrhoids, Screening Mammogram (No Breast Cancer Symptoms), and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrea Garcia on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Andrea Garcia speak?

Dr. Andrea Garcia speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Andrea Garcia in reviews?

37 patients have reviewed Dr. Andrea Garcia. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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