Michael C. Garcia, MD
Accepting New Patients

Michael C. Garcia, MD

  • Clinical Nutrition
Average rating: 5.0
 
General Surgery |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-794-7788
+1 more location

About

Dr. Michael Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Clinical Nutrition. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and a Physician Nutrition Specialist. 

Dr. Garcia’s primary areas of practice include malnutrition, intestinal failure, nutrition support, and using nutrition therapy for the prevention and treatment of cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, obesity, obesity-associated diseases, and metabolic conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. He prioritizes individualized care for each patient in collaboration with primary care physicians and other specialists.

Dr. Garcia is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident and hospitalist prior to joining the Division of Human Nutrition at UCLA.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Clinical Nutrition, UCLA School of Medicine, 2019

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016

Degree

MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2013

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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
104 total ratings | 77 reviews
5.0
October 21, 2025
He read my chart before entering the room and listened carefully to my concerns. He then gave me practical advice.
5.0
October 15, 2025
Very knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Doctor is professional, friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Dr. Garica was excellent. He listened to all my questions and answered all my concerns. He was able to give me with succinct information to help me make my healthcare decisions. He was very informative and knowledgeable about my healthcare. He was able to provide me with information that would help me make my decision. I would highly recommend Dr. Garcia for anyone needing clinical nutrition at UCLA.
5.0
October 7, 2025
He took the time to listen to me and understand my needs and situation.
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