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

  • Clinical Nutrition
Average rating: 5.0
 
Clinical Nutrition |

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

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)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
116 total ratings | 36 reviews
5.0
February 26, 2025
As always, experience with Dr. Garcia was good. He is a good listener and provides great feedback.
5.0
February 20, 2025
He (and his assistant both) took their time, asked questions, listened to me, etc. I appreciated it.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Michael C. Garcia is an excellent nutritionist who offers invaluable guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I appreciate his advice on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and all the essential aspects of well-being that often get overlooked in the rush of daily life.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Garcia is always engaged , great listener , and makes thoughtful suggestions and recommendations.
5.0
February 19, 2025
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