Derrick  Garcia, MD

Derrick J. Garcia, MD Pronunciation Guide

Family Medicine
4.9of 5 | (927) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

Accepting new patients ARC Far West Ages seen: 10 - 99 Joined ARC: 2001

About Derrick J. Garcia, MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medicare Wellness

Medicare Wellness visits are an annual benefit provided to patients with a Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Supplement insurance plan. These visits include a review of your health, medications, health history, and more. 

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Minor Procedures

Minor Procedures

ARC Family Medicine doctors can perform in-clinic minor procedures.

Musculoskeletal Care

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

Pap Smear

Annual pap tests are used to screen for cervical cancer.

Prostate Screenings

Prostate Screenings

Prostate screenings help detect early signs of prostate cancer.

Same-Day Illness & Injury Visits

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

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

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, 20212022

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.9out of 5
  • September 17, 2025

    Dr Garcia is very caring. He takes the time to explain medical procedures. Gives good advice.

  • September 17, 2025

    I have been a patient of Dr Garcia for years and don’t mind traveling from Leander to see him in the Far West location. Dr Garcia and his staff are always pleasant and listen to my concerns. I highly recommend their services.

  • September 17, 2025

    I truly appreciate everything that Dr. Garcia and his staff do for me. The team at the front desk is absolutely amazing!I

  • September 16, 2025

    My doctor is very caring with my health well being

  • September 16, 2025

    Dr David Garcia is a thorough professional and very helpful with his answers.

  • September 13, 2025

    I appreciate Dr. Derrick Garcia taking the time to listen to my concerns and offer recommendations for other comments.

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