Summary

Dr. ALVARO GARCIA is a BOARD CERTIFIED COLORECTAL & BARIATRIC SURGEONAlvaro Garcia, M.D. is a board certified surgeon specializing in robotic and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Garcia has treated thousands of patients since opening his practice in Pembroke Pines in 2009. Dr. Garcia is widely regarded as an expert in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci robotics system, which allows for minimally invasive procedures with fast recovery times and excellent patient outcomes. Drawing on this expertise, he has built a weight-loss surgical program alongside a team of doctors to focus on patient health and sustainable outcomes. Dr. Alvaro Garcia attended medical school at the Universidad Central of Venezuela in Caracas, where he graduated as an MD in 1997. As a resident, Dr. Garcia trained in general surgery at both Yale University and Georgetown University. He did a Fellowship in Minimally invasive surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the Orlando Regional Medical Center.+ Specialty | General, Minimally Invasive, & Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery+ Experience | 15+ Years & Over 9000 Surgeries+ Languages | English, Spanish, ItalianGeneral & Colorectal & Robotic Surgery Work Experience+ Solo Practice | Solo Practice Pembroke Pines, Florida at Memorial Health System & Broward Health System | 2009 – PresentMedical Education+ Universidad Central de Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela MD Degree | 9/1990-6/1997+ Medical School Universidad Central of Venezuela , Caracas Venezuela+ General Surgery Residency Yale University and Georgetown University+ Fellowship Minimally Invasive Surgery MD Anderson Cancer Center/Orlando Regional Medical CenterGENERAL & BARIATRIC SURGERY OF SOUTH FLORIDADr. Garcia has long incorporated the most advanced technology into his practice. He is widely regarded as a top expert in robotic surgeries using the DaVinci system, which allows for minimally invasive, highly precise procedures with quick recovery times. He started the Robotic Program in Colorectal Surgery at the Robotic Institute of South Florida at Memorial Hospital Pembroke Pines, which facilitates hundreds of robotic surgeries each year.Dr. Garcia’s expertise spans across various fields, allowing him to tailor his practice to patients’ needs. Using state of the art robotic technology, he regularly performs minimally invasive colon surgeries, hernia repairs, and breast surgeries; he has ample experience providing patients with gastric sleeves. Dr. Garcia has 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 minimally invasive surgeries to deliver lasting, sustainable results. Patients in Dr. Garcia’s weight-loss program also receive one-on-one care with specialists in nutrition, psychology and support groups.Gastric Sleeve SurgeryColon SurgeryHernia Repair SurgeryMedical Weight lossNutritional SupportPsychological EvaluationDr. Garcia is a robotic gastric sleeve surgery specialist located in Pembroke Pines in South Florida. Robotic Gastric Sleeve Surgery is performed using the Davinci X-i. Contact our offices today for a consultation.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Italian
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery MD Anderson Cancer Center/Orlando Regional Medical Center
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

General & Bariatric Surgery of South Florida - Alvaro Garcia MD

2253 N University DrPembroke Pines, FL 33024
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
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29 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Italian Speaks English
Pembroke Pines , FLHallandale Beach , FLFort Lauderdale , FLMiami , FL
Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alvaro Garcia

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • AvMed - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Sun
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Oscar Health Insurance - Medicare
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Preferred Care Partners - HMO
  • Preferred Care Partners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alvaro Garcia has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. Alvaro Garcia holds an active medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Minimally Invasive Surgery MD Anderson Cancer Center/Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at General Surgery Residency Yale University and Georgetown University.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti in 1997 and Medical School Universidad Central of Venezuela , Caracas Venezuela in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Garcia's NPI number is 1083654347.

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Dr. Alvaro Garcia's office is located at 2253 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024.
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Dr. Alvaro Garcia is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke and Broward Health Coral Springs.

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