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
+1 more location

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
111 total ratings | 68 reviews
5.0
August 20, 2025
During my visit to Dr. Garcia’s office, I was consistently met with empathy and compassion. He demonstrated a genuine concern for my well-being and addressed all of my medical concerns with care and attention.
5.0
August 19, 2025
Very helpful
5.0
August 13, 2025
Dr. Garcia is THE BEST. We’ve been working together on my life-long weight problem and with his help, I have it in hand for the first time. Dr. Garcia is a good listener and never talks down to me.
5.0
August 12, 2025
Dr. Michael Garcia cares about my nutrition and health. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and his feedback is very valuable. He’s quite knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and good health physically and emotionally. He clearly explains nutrition, plans, and health recommendations for me. He is dedicated to my nutrition and health goals, which helps me out a lot.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Personable and professional!
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