Dr. Octavio Javier Garcia MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
822 Kinney St Corpus Christi TX, 78401About
Dr. Octavio Garcia is a general surgeon practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Garcia specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Garcia provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1971
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1971
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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