3.6
22 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ruben Garcia is a urologist with 45 years of experience serving patients throughout East Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed residencies in both general surgery and urology at University Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Garcia holds board certification in urology from the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Garcia practices at UT Health East Texas Physicians and maintains hospital privileges at Freestone Medical Center in Athens, Texas. He specializes in treating urinary retention and benign prostatic hyperplasia, conditions that commonly affect men as they age. His practice includes performing prostate-specific antigen tests to screen for prostate health issues. Patients have given Dr. Garcia an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Garcia practices at UT Health East Texas Physicians and maintains hospital privileges at Freestone Medical Center in Athens, Texas. He specializes in treating urinary retention and benign prostatic hyperplasia, conditions that commonly affect men as they age. His practice includes performing prostate-specific antigen tests to screen for prostate health issues. Patients have given Dr. Garcia an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- 28 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Hosps & Clinics, Urology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ruben Garcia has 2 locationsUT Health East Texas Physicians- Urology
1701 S. Palestine Suite AAthens, TX 75751 Tel: (903) 675-9339
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UT Health Athens
2000 S Palestine StAthens, TX 75751 Tel: (903) 676-1000
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 45 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks Arabic, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Athens , TX | Houston , TX | Baytown , TX | Houston , TX |
| Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas | Med School: Cairo University | Med School: University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Dallas, Texas | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruben Garcia
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruben Garcia has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ruben Garcia has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Urology
Urology
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Univ Hosps & Clinics, Urology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, DallasGraduated in 1981
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- Dr. Ruben Garcia's office is located at 1701 S. Palestine Suite A, Athens, TX, 75751.
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- Dr. Ruben Garcia speaks English.
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