Dr. Maria D. Garcia, MD

Dr. Maria de Lourdes Garcia is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in:Disorders of the Eyelids and OrbitCosmetic Facial Rejuvenation Procedures and SurgeryTreatment of Tearing Disorders. For her undergraduate training, Dr. Garcia attended Carleton College, where she graduated with honors in Biology and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She then received her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. She returned to South Florida to complete her medical internship at Aventura Medical Center, followed by three years of ophthalmology residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Garcia was then chosen for a highly competitive and prestigious fellowship in oculoplastic, facial, and reconstructive surgery in New York City. During her fellowship training, Dr. Garcia served on staff providing highly specialized care in oculoplastic surgery …at NYU Medical Center, Columbia University, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, and Bellevue Hospital, as well as cosmetic private practices throughout Manhattan. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery and lectured at several national and international meetings. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Garcia has a special interest in aesthetic facial rejuvenation. She believes in a patient-centered approach and will spend the time necessary to provide you with the best treatment options tailored to your specific needs. Her expertise lies in minimally invasive surgery, including scarless lacrimal surgery (endoscopic DCR) and endoscopic brow lifts. Dr. Garcia was raised in South Florida and trained in NYC, making her cognizant of the specific needs of our community. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and French Bulldogs. When she is not performing surgery, you will find her dancing, traveling, or baking. Complete Eye Care ServicesDelray Eye Associates, P.A. is a multi-subspecialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every subspecialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment. On-site services include Precision Eyewear, an optical shop carrying a full line of designer eyewear.Delray Eye Associates features a team of eye care professionals who have many years of experience providing high quality vision care services to patients in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and the surrounding area. The eye care treatments offered at Delray Eye Associates are effective in correcting a variety of eye conditions, including hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma and other eye disorders. Delray Eye Associates’ eye care professionals perform all procedures in a safe, comfortable facility to help ensure their patients are able to enjoy the benefits of clear vision and improved eye health.