About
Derrick J. Garcia, MD
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Dr. Garcia currently has long wait times for new patients.
If Dr. Garcia is your primary care physician or you have had an appointment at ARC in the last three years, book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).
If you are new to ARC and want to establish care with Dr. Garcia , please call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636) to book an appointment.
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Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
- Marisa R. Garcia, APRN, FNP-C
- Margaret (Maggie) L. Hemmen, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
- Megan H. Hoang, APRN, FNP-C
- Breena E. Martin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
- Andres D. Pardo-Agila, MD
- Shivani I. Patel, MD
- Kristin M. Yeager, APRN, CRNI, FNP-BC
Dr. Garcia is married with two children. He enjoys reading, soccer, martial arts, and salsa dancing.
I believe the key to medicine is listening. I try hard to make sure that I hear the patient’s story and understand their fears. Often, I have found the act of listening to be as therapeutic as the medicines themselves.
Services
- Annual Physical Exam
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Annual Physical Exam
An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC), address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.
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- Breast Exams
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Breast Exams
Breast exams are check-ups, mammograms, and other types of screenings that look for for changes or problems in the breast tissue.
- Chronic Care Management
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Chronic Care Management
Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.
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- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Immunizations
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Immunizations
Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.
- Medicare Wellness
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Medicare Wellness
A Medicare Wellness visit is a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan. It is conducted by a dedicated Medicare Wellness physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.
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- Minor Procedures
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Minor Procedures
ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.
- Musculoskeletal Care
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Musculoskeletal Care
ARC Family Medicine doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can provide care, treatment, or referrals to address musculoskeletal issues that cause you pain and discomfort.
- Pap Smear
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Pap Smear
Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.
- Prostate Screenings
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Prostate Screenings
Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.
- Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
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Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits
Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) are available 365 days a year for minor emergencies, including sprains, colds and flu, minor burns, seasonal allergies, and more. We're here for you on days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Well-Check Exam
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Well-Check Exam
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Family Practice
Residency
Central Texas Family Practice Program, Austin, TX, 2001
Medical School
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA, 1998
Education
B.A. in English, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1993
Professional Positions
Awards & Honors
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
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