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Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.3 (29)
Map Pin Small Hialeah, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD

Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Hialeah, FL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Garcia an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Garcia works at South Florida ENT Associates in Hialeah, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Conductive Hearing Loss, Acute Pharyngitis and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Garcia's Office Locations

  1. 1
    South Florida ENT Associates
    7100 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 557-4016

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baptist Hospital Of Miami
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital
  • Palmetto General Hospital

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Conductive Hearing Loss
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Conductive Hearing Loss
Acute Pharyngitis
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Acute Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Tinnitus
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Bell's Palsy
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Adenoidectomy
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Tonsillectomy
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Laryngotracheitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
Age Related Hearing Loss
Allergies
Anosmia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Common Cold
Ear Cancer
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Facial Fracture
Goiter
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Hearing Loss
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypopharynx Cancer
Labyrinthitis
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lymphoma
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Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Meniere's Disease
Mouth Cancer
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ear Surgery
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    3.3
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    Patient Ratings (29)
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    About Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1740221761
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Roswell Park Canc Institute
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Dist Hospital University Pr
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garcia is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Garcia has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Garcia works at South Florida ENT Associates in Hialeah, FL. View the full address on Dr. Garcia’s profile.

    Dr. Garcia has seen patients for Conductive Hearing Loss, Acute Pharyngitis and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garcia on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Garcia. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garcia.

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