Michael C. Garcia, MD
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Michael C. Garcia, MD

  • Clinical Nutrition
Average rating: 5.0
 
General Surgery |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-7788
+2 more locations

About

Dr. Michael Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Clinical Nutrition. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and a Physician Nutrition Specialist. 

Dr. Garcia’s primary areas of practice include malnutrition, intestinal failure, nutrition support, and using nutrition therapy for the prevention and treatment of cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, obesity, obesity-associated diseases, and metabolic conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. He prioritizes individualized care for each patient in collaboration with primary care physicians and other specialists.

Dr. Garcia is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident and hospitalist prior to joining the Division of Human Nutrition at UCLA.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Clinical Nutrition, UCLA School of Medicine, 2019

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016

Degree

MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2013

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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
108 total ratings | 83 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
The appt was very quick and well organized!
5.0
September 30, 2025
Excellent care, compassion and thoroughness. I appreciate that he sees me for who I am and not just numbers on a chart, he partners with me in my care and makes me feel heard and respected
5.0
September 26, 2025
Dr. Garcia is very caring and listens well. Ive been seeing him for probably 10 years ir so and hes terrific.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Dr Garcia was extremely helpful and very patient and kind. He answered all my questions with detail. I learned a great deal in that one appointment.
5.0
September 23, 2025
I have been working with Dr. Garcia for years and I am consistently impressed. His compassion and understanding are unrivaled. I am so grateful to have had his guidance, perspective and support on my health journey.
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