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Dr. Alvaro Garcia, MD

Dr. Alvaro Garcia, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alvaro Garcia, MD is a general surgeon in Pembroke Pines, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela, Escuela De Medicine Luis Razetti|Universidad Central De Venezuela--Luis Razetti, Escuela De Medicine Luis Razetti in 1997. He is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

2253 N University Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
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Dr. Garcia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garcia

4.2

44 ratings, 25 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gilberto Benedetti – Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Alex Mora Jimenez – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Berta – Apr 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Vacca – Jun 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Ravazzani – Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ROBERT RAVAZZANI – Jul 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tanner – Jul 01, 2020
Dr. Garcia's Reply –
Thank you so much . Stay well.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Gregory Solum – Sep 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Diana Giraldo in Aventura , FL – May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Victor in Miami, FL – Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Ken Wolf in Hollywood , FL – Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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S Wolf in Hollywood , FL – Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Stephanie Smith in Cooper City, FL – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nohora in Pembroke Pines, FL – Sep 08, 2018
Dr. Garcia's Reply –
I has been a pleasure to be able to help you.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lucy in Hialleah, FL – Sep 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mario Richards Varela in Miami – Sep 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Peter – Jul 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Claritza Berroa in Hollywood – Jun 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Michelle Riggsby in Hollywood, FL – Jul 28, 2017
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care philosophy

I am a board certified General surgeon with fellowship training. I have  built a weight-loss program alongside a team of doctors to focus on patient health and sustainable outcomes. The program draws on Dr. Garcia's expertise in robotics and minim

biography

Since opening his Pembroke Pines practice in 2009, Dr. Alvaro Garcia has become a trusted leader in bariatrics and colorectal surgery. Dr. Garcia has treated thousands of patients—and built a unique relationship with each one.
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  • General Surgery

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  • Orlando Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Georgetown University Mc

    Residency Hospital, 2005
  • Yale New Haven Hospital|yale/u Conn

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Universidad Central De Venezuela, Escuela De Medicine Luis Razetti|universidad Central De Venezuela--luis Razetti, Escuela De Medicine Luis Razetti

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
General Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Italian

  • Spanish

  • Ann Marie Award to Clinical presentation, Georgetown University, 2005

  • Award from clinical research in colorectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando, 2006

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Locations

Practice

Harris Allen Shampain MD PA2253 N University Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
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