Ann Garcia, MD

Geriatric Medicine
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Older Adult >65
4.9/5 Read Reviews

Meet Ann Garcia, MD

Dr. Ann Garcia was born and raised in Santa Fe.She is board certified in Family Medicine and completed her residency at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Arizona. Dr. Garcia pursued training in Geriatric Medicine and completed her fellowship through the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu Hawaii.

Dr. Garcia is a geriatric specialist who provides a range of services to address the needs of the elderly and their families. She provides consultative care in tandem with primary care providers to optimize patient care.

Her specialties for consultative care in the outpatient setting include:

  • Complicated medicine management
  • Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s dementia, multi-infarct dementia, frontotemporal dementia and memory loss and confusion)
  • Decline or loss in function (driving, handling finances, self-care)
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Weakness and dizziness
  • Falls and immobility
  • End of life care

Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Medical Education: Autonoma University of Guadalajara

Fellowship: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Residency: HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Certification: American Board of Family Medicine


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.9
  • Listened Carefully 4.9
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.9
  • Spent Enough Time 4.9
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (102)

5.0

Doctor Garcia's visit helped me understand and appreciate the reality of my concerns and encouraged me to deal with them in a positive way. Her kindness and patience were also very reassuring. A most fruitful and pleasant visit.

5.0

Excellent expérience

5.0

Great professional

5.0

You listen to my mom and myself thank you you are so kind and caring

5.0

Feel I'm getting thorough, skilled, overall care from her. She lacks a magic wand, but does well, nonetheless

5.0

Very impressed with the provider. Would definitely like to see her again.

5.0

I will return

5.0

She actively addressed all of my concerns, she was very kind, friendly, and very clear which as an older woman, I appreciate.

5.0

Finally found someone who sees me as a person instead of a financial unit.

5.0

Pleasant personality, puts patients at ease, addresses concerns of both patient and caregivers

5.0

Dr Garcia is great!!

5.0

Dr. Ann Garcia is top of the line and the best Doctor I've had in my 81 years of life.

5.0

Knowing that your doctors are very busy, I have never felt that I am being rushed through my appointment. She listens, provides suggestions and answers.

5.0

dr. garcia is so relatable to you and your concerns.

5.0

Excellent listener. Visit notes were very accurate, reflecting thoughtful listening and responses.

5.0

Such a positive friendly doctor

5.0

Ann Garcia is very personable with a great personality. She is caring and empathetic.

5.0

Why can't more docs at Christus be more like Ms. Garcia??

5.0

Excellent doctor

5.0

Could not ask for or even find a more qualified physician.

5.0

Excellent

5.0

My mom says everyone is very nice especially the doctor..

5.0

Dr. Garcia is one of the best doctors I have ever been to. I am 71 years old and have seen many

5.0

#NAME?

5.0

See previous comments

5.0

I am being careful about multi-tasking because that is an area that I did often and now I'm aware of it so I finish one task before getting into another. This occurs mostly in my office.

5.0

Her staff is great also.

5.0

Does not get any better!

4.0

Congrats on your exciting pregnancy and best of luck through the rest of your pregnancy.

5.0

very good

5.0

I was surprised at how much time she spent with me during my visit

5.0

I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor.

5.0

Awesome doctor!

5.0

Very happy with Dr. Ann Garcia -- wish she was our primary. :)

5.0

I’m so lucky to be her patient.

3.0

From dismissal to follow up visit was 3 weeks. Was rescheduled for the next visit was 7 weeks out. Due to the lack of what I consider to be poor follow up care I’m back in the hospital at this time.

5.0

Dr Garcia his knowledgeable and has excellent communication skills with elderly patients.

5.0

It was a very positive experience. I wish all docs were as attentive.

5.0

Dr. Anne Garcia is absolutely wonderful!! I've never seen so much compassion from a doctor. Her nurse is also very pleasant and so are the staff working in the front checking in the patients. Wonderful staff!

5.0

Listens very carefully.

5.0

Top notch

5.0

Very knowledgeable and compassionate.

5.0

Made a special effort to work us into the schedule

5.0

Great service!

5.0

Don’t let Dr Garcia escape to another area or practice.

5.0

Knowing her specialty extremely well.

5.0

I wish she could be my primary doctor.

5.0

DON'T CHANGE

5.0

I am extremely fortunate to have Dr. Garcia as part of my medical team.

5.0

Dr. Garcia was very attentive to my memory loss needs.

5.0

She is always very helpful.

5.0

It was my sense that Dr. Garcia and I would be able to work well in furtherance of my health. She would be a great PCP!

5.0

Thank you for discussing future options for care.

5.0

Treats her patients with care and kindness

5.0

She was just wonderful.

4.0

Wish to excess Dr. Garcia's office manager/administrate officers easier than current situation.

5.0

Very nice and made me feel comfortable. So good at answering all my questions.

5.0

Believe she is an asset to the practice. Wise beyond her years.

5.0

Very happy with Dr. Garcia. I highly recommend her

5.0

n/a

5.0

We are lucky to have a Dr. Like her.

5.0

Dr. Ann Garcia is an amazing doctor! So helpful and has a lot of patience

5.0

Ramona was also very helpful.

5.0

She is an excellent physician in all areas.

5.0

Excellent physician

5.0

Thanks

4.0

Can someone return my calls?

5.0

Thank you!!!! you are appreciated Dr. Martinez!

4.0

Did not like that primary treatment involved subscribing to a number of internet games.

5.0

I have nothing but the best to say about Dr. Garcia. She is terrific.

5.0

She is G R E A T!

5.0

Every one in her office made me feel comfortable. Dr Garcia took her time with me and explained everything going on with me .I m very happy and I have already recommended my family to her .

5.0

Went well thanks!

5.0

I know Dr. Garcia works primarily in nursing homes but she would be a great PCP for those of us who are not yet in long term care!

5.0

Thank you!

5.0

My main concern was with the nurse in recording my vitals she recorded my pulse as 88 when it was 58. And my blood pressure as 118 / 72 when it was 112 / 71 a minor points to be sure but I'm a stickler for accurate data

5.0

St. Vincents is lucky to have Dr. Garcia.

5.0

See previous remarks regarding Dr. Garcia.

5.0

I appreciate your concern for me. Thanks very much.

5.0

Dr. Garcia is an excellent physician!

5.0

So professional and asks great questions.

5.0

But making the appointment was VERY difficult

5.0

Seniors with chronic serious health issues matter

5.0

All of the personal was helpful and curtisuss.

4.0

This was an introductory meeting. Not a medical exam. Look forward to getting to know this doctor beyter

5.0

I did not think of it at the time but dr did not listen to my heart or breathing and I would have liked it if she had. If I had remembered I would have asked her to do that

4.0

My daughter was with me and Dr. Garcia mostly spoke looking at her. I am not senile.

4.0

Dr. Garcia was only with me for 20-25 minutes.

5.0

Staff also listened to my concerns!

5.0

Did not discuss how to switch over medications from old doctor to new.

5.0

She was ideal in every way! She listened attentively and looked at me rather than at the screen.

5.0

I just want to thank Dr. Garcia for being so caring and conscientious about my health care and well-being.

5.0

Love our doctor

5.0

I really like the packet of info I received as I left. I am now registered in the my health system so I have online access to a lot of services.

5.0

Thank you all for what you do

5.0

I never felt like I was time-limited

5.0

She is a gem of a doctor and a compassionate caring provider!

5.0

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5.0

She's wonderful

5.0

THANKS FOR BEING THERE !

5.0

Dr Garcia is the best.

5.0

I saw Dr Garcia for a one time visit. I’d like to have her as a PCP even though my geriatric needs are minimal at this point in time.