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Dr. Richard Garza, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Richard Garza, MD
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Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a General Surgeon in Monterey, CA.
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Dr. Richard Garza, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Monterey, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a General Surgeon in Monterey, CA.

About

Dr. Garza graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Baylor College Of Medicaine.Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a General Surgeon in Monterey, CA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Garza currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Garza has experience treating conditions like Lipomas and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Garza received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Garza's office accepts new patients. Dr. Garza also speaks Spanish. Dr. Garza is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lipomas
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Lipomas
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Lipomas
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Maze Procedure
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Skin Grafts
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arteriovenous Fistula
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
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    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230, Monterey, CA 93940
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 649-0808
  2. 2 Monterey County Surgical Associates
    26625 Carmel Center Pl Ste 100, Carmel, CA 93923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 293-2020

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garza
4.2
Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Jul 05, 2024
Muy buena, salvo a mi hijo menor, es un héroe ádemamas de buen medico
Federico Lemus — Jul 05, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracoabdominal Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Breast Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicaine
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Garza, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garza's profile.

Dr. Garza frequently treats the following conditions: Lipomas and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Garza, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

Yes, Dr. Richard Garza, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA