Summary

Dr. Cherie Garcia is a board-certified internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Capital Health System, bringing 38 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Garcia is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, and English.

Dr. Garcia practices at multiple locations in Lakewood and Long Beach, California, with affiliations including UCI Health Lakewood, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, and Lakewood Regional Medical Center. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and cholesterol disorders in both adults and young patients. Her services include preventive care such as flu vaccinations and breast cancer screenings. Patients rate Dr. Garcia 4.8 out of 5 stars for her comprehensive approach to internal medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, English
  • Capital Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Cherie Recasata Garcia has 3 locations

Lakewood Primary Care Inc

5750 Downey Ave Ste 100Lakewood, CA 90712
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.8 
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38 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, English Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English
Lakewood , CANewport Beach , CATigard , ORLyons , CO
Med School: De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cherie Recasata Garcia

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cherie Recasata Garcia has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cherie Recasata Garcia has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Capital Health System

Medical School

De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Cherie Garcia accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Cherie Garcia has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Cherie Garcia speak?
Dr. Cherie Garcia speaks Spanish, French, Russian, Tagalog, and English.
Where is Dr. Cherie Garcia's office located?
Dr. Cherie Garcia's office is located at 5750 Downey Ave Ste 100, Lakewood, CA, 90712.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cherie Garcia affiliated with?
Dr. Cherie Garcia is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
Does Dr. Cherie Garcia accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cherie Garcia accepts on their Vitals profile.

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