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Dr. Richard Garza, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (38)
Map Pin Small Monterey, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Garza, MD

Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Monterey, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience. They graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Garza, completed a residency at Baylor College Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Garza an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Garza works at Monterey County Surgical Assocs in Monterey, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Garza's Office Locations

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    Monterey County Surgical Assocs
    2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230, Monterey, CA 93940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 649-0808

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  • Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula

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    4.2
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    Based on 38 ratings
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    About Dr. Richard Garza, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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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
    • 1982782017
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Baylor College Of Med
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    • Baylor College Of Medicine
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    Dr. Richard Garza, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garza is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Garza accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Garza works at Monterey County Surgical Assocs in Monterey, CA. View the full address on Dr. Garza’s profile.

    Dr. Garza has seen patients for Appendicitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garza on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Garza. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garza.

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