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Dr. Richard Garza, MD

Dr. Richard Garza, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a general surgeon in Monterey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230 Monterey, CA 93940

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Dr. Garza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garza

4.2

39 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
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1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Federico Lemus – Jul 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 24, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Naomi in Marina, CA – Jun 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 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
2 people found this helpful
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Roxane in MONTEREY, CA – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Bobbie in Monterey, CA – Mar 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Salinas, CA – Dec 05, 2017
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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
Helpful
Mike in Monterey, CA – Sep 11, 2017
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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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Vicki Schafbuch in Monterey, CA – Aug 11, 2017
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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
Helpful
James F. in Seaside, CA – Oct 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Monterey, CA – Jun 05, 2016
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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
Helpful
Elizabeth in Pebble Beach, CA – Apr 29, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Snodgrass in Castroville, CA – Apr 20, 2016
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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
Helpful
Duane B. in Monterey, CA – Mar 30, 2016
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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
Helpful
Carmel, CA – Mar 09, 2016
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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
Helpful
Gary Simon in Monterey, CA – Feb 09, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a general surgeon in Monterey, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Thoracoabdominal Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

  • Endocrine Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicaine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Vascular Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230 Monterey, CA 93940
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Practice

Office26625 Carmel Center Pl Ste 100 Carmel, CA 93923
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

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