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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Fernando Garcia identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and Pediatric MedicinePediatric Medicine
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Internal Medicine.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Fernando Garcia accepts the following plans for Humana at 1022 S F St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Garcia is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Harlingen Medical Center
5501 S Expressway 77
Harlingen, TX

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Education

Dr. Garcia attended medical school at Ponce School of Medicine and graduated in 1996 having 16 years experience. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Umdnj, New Jersey Medical School.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Fernando Garcia MD as:

• F Garcia

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