Summary

Dr. Laura Garvin is an internal medicine physician who brings three and a half decades of medical expertise to patient care. They completed their medical education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and went on to complete their residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Garvin is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Garvin practices at Dominican Hospital and sees patients at the Santa Cruz Center in Santa Cruz, California. They specialize in managing high blood pressure conditions, including complex cases that require urgent attention. Dr. Garvin also provides preventive care services such as flu vaccinations and incorporates physical therapy approaches and strength training into treatment plans when appropriate. Patients consistently rate Dr. Garvin highly, giving them an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Santa Cruz Center

2025 Soquel Ave Fl 2Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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35 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Cruz , CABeverly Hills , CAKaty , TXScottsdale , AZ
Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Laura Garvin

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareMore
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr Laura Garvin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Laura Garvin has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr Garvin's NPI number is 1235229196.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr Laura Garvin?
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Is Dr Laura Garvin accepting new patients?
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Does Dr Laura Garvin accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr Laura Garvin affiliated with?
Dr Laura Garvin is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.
Does Dr Laura Garvin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr Laura Garvin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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