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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Stephen 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 NephrologyNephrology
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Nephrology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Stephen Garcia accepts the following plans for Humana at 1911 S National Ave:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Garcia is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital
1000 E Walnut Lawn St
Springfield, MO

Education

Dr. Garcia attended medical school at University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and graduated in 1983 having 29 years experience. Additional Nephrology training was conducted at Clarian Indiana University Hospital. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Medical College of Virginia Hospital.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Stephen Garcia MD as:

• Stephen E Garcia
• S Garcia

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