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Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD

Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD is a cardiologist in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Garza has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Texsan. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Locations

Ricardo A. Garza, MD

Ricardo A. Garza, MD6800 W Ih 10 Ste 110 San Antonio, TX 78201
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Dr. Garza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Garza specializes in the areas of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Garza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garza

3.9
26 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
23%
23%

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The best
I see many complaints of waiting time I would wait all day for a Dr like Dr Gaza.He has time for all your questions and concerns. I have been to drs with long waiting and less that 2 minutes with me and couldn’t ask questions. I Dr Graza is never going to not have time to explain to you everything you need to know.He will listen to your concerns and do his best to find answers for your best health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sher – Oct 25, 2024
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Excellent
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Adolph Pena – Feb 29, 2024
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Lifesaver
Like others posting on here, Dr. Garza has been my dad’s cardiologist for decades-about 30 years now. My dad was one of his patients while he was still a resident, and Dr. Garza has always had my dad and other patients in their best interest. When my dad was having kidney issues, he pushed and fought for my dad to be admitted, despite his heart conditions not being his primary diagnosis. For those questioning whether if he can provide the best treatment for his patients, don’t. He is wonderful and saved my dad’s life and worked with him, even when he was not the easiest patient to work with and has encouraged him with knowledge, empathy, grace and professionalism.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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KB – Oct 11, 2023
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Lousy, incompetent doctor. Find another cardiologist because this one forgot the primary obligation of any doctor: First of all Do No Harm. He's a businessman pretending to be a doctor. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2022
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Dr. Garza came highly recommended, but I will not be back. He was either consistently late, not minutes, but hours, and even did not show up to a scheduled appointment. I showed up for an appointment only to be told, "he decided to take another day off". A telehealth appointment was scheduled, and he was over two hours late, but the staff called (who were very nice, by the way) and asked for my vitals..I was never told I needed to supply them for this telehealth appointment. Then I'm told he is not available and it may be another hour or two until he contacts me for the appointment. I expressed my frustration, nicely, and was then asked if I wanted to come in. I almost laughed... I live an hour from his office...why waste the fuel and more time! Then I asked about insurance approval for my stress test after I called the insurance company myself, and was told office had not submitted appropriate paperwork. Office said it "fell through the cracks". I will not be back nor recommend.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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SM – Jan 19, 2022
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Dr. Garza is knowledgeable, kind and devotes quality time to each patient every visit. He deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you Dr Garza.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2018
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Great Doctor - always waiting. 2hr + wait even if your are the first appt.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2018
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Dr. Garza has been my father's doctor for 30 yrs. He is a god send. He saw my father as soon as he arrived. My father had already had a heart attack.and he immediatey put him in the hospital and did testing. He then set him up with Dr. Hamner who did an excellent job. I believe Dr Garza saved my father's life. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Lori in San Antonio – Dec 13, 2017
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I am extremely thankful to Dr. RICARDO Garza, MD cardiologist! He has been helping my daddy through his heart disease for 2 decades! His conservative, thoughtful, knowledge based, and of course patient based approach is exceptional. I thank him for for not having a cookie cutter approach to his plan of care! He listens, and although is a cardiologist, he treats the whole person and family unit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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San Antonio, TX – Jul 10, 2017
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Great personable individual. My wife an I can ask "101 questions" and he is more than happy to answer each and everyone of them! He is very detailed and thorough with the results of my diagnostic exams.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 17, 2017
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Dr. Garza knows how to listen to you. He is the first cardiologists I have seen that wanted to hear my complete history before he began with his specific questions and exam. After all of the initial issues and exam was completed, he gave me his opinion of the testing and diagnostic work up that was indicated. Example: I had been referred for a Cardiac Catheterization and he believed I should have non-invasive testing first. I did have an echocardiogram that was normal. He's the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Emily Moreno in Cibolo, TX. 78108 – Jun 17, 2016
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Dr. Garza gave me the care I needed when no one else in the hospital seemed to care. Very professional but also very approachable. Very knowledgeable and share it with his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jim in San Antonio, TX – May 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Patient education and understanding is fundamental in establishing the patient-doctor relationship. The foundation for quality care and outcome.

biography

Telehealth visits are available.Dr. Garza was born in San Antonio Texas. His family is from South TX and Rio Grande Valley. Educated in Texas (UTSA Undergraduate). Invasive cardiologist in San Antonio for 27 years.
  • Cardiology

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine Texas Heart Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Garza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist Hospital Texsan

      6700 W Ih 10
      San Antonio, TX 78201
      Recipient of 37
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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