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

  • Clinical Nutrition
Average rating: 5.0
 
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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

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
103 total ratings | 52 reviews
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Garcia was so nice and personable. He’s such a great listener, which is a must in the healthcare profession. I’m happy he was available as a provider. I will continue with him for this specialty care. Thank you :)
5.0
May 21, 2025
Professional, thorough, helpful, explained things well.
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr. Garcia cares
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr. Garcia is knowledgeable and professional. He courteous and caring. He is clear on what my expectations should be and is also supportive when come up short.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Great!