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“I’m hands on and I don’t just mean in the OR. I’m personally involved with my patients from the initial consultation to post-op support. I get to know my patients. I explain everything. patients know that I’m with them every step of the way.” -- Alvaro Garcia, M.D.
Dr. Garcia performs surgeries for self-pay patients at a competitive rate in a high-end South Florida hospital. Financing is available and we also takes patients who are covered by insurance.
Dr. Alvaro Garcia M.D. F.A.C.S.
Dr. Garcia Alvaro is a renowned surgeon and robotics expert. He specializes in colorectal surgery and bariatrics and has helped over 9000 patients with his innovative surgical programs.
Medical Qualification & Fellowship
Dr. Garcia enrolled in medical studies at Venezuela University’s medical school in Caracas in 1990 and graduated in 1997 with a doctor of medicine (M.D). Dr. Alvaro has trained as a general surgeon at Yale and Georgetown universities. He’s also undertaken fellowship training in non-intrusive surgical procedures at the Anderson Cancer facility in Orlando’s Regional Medical institute.
Expertise & Work Experience
Alvaro Garcia has over 15 years of experience in general and minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgeries. He founded the robotics facility for colorectal surgery at the South Florida Memorial Hospital in Pembroke Pines. M.D Garcia Alvaro’s expertise spans multiple medical fields, enabling him to offer personalized care to his ever-growing list of clients.
Alvaro Garcia, M.D. is a board certified surgeon specializing in robotic and laparoscopic procedures proudly serving South Florida including Hollywood and Pembroke pines. Below are some of the highlights of why our Gastric Sleeve Program stands out from our competitors. Head to our gastric sleeve page for more details.
Dr. Garcia and his team provide everything you need to embark on your weight-loss journey.
Some patients don’t have insurance coverage. Others don’t want to use it. Eitherway, take advantage of our self-pay package.
Gastric sleeve procedures are performed at the Broward Health Coral Springs hospital. One of South Florida’s premier institutions for bariatric surgery.
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We want you to feel prepared for your new life style. Counselor specialized on weight-loss surgery evaluations and pre- and post-surgical support .
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Dr. Alvaro Garcia M.D. F.A.C.S.
Dr. Garcia’s bariatric surgical practice offers gastrectomy sleeve surgery and gastric bypass to patients struggling with weight loss. Bariatric surgery is a standard procedure in the United States and many other countries worldwide. Since Dr. Garcia opened the facility in 2009, he has successfully helped thousands of obese patients overcome their weight problems and lead healthier lives.
The gastric sleeve surgery tackles the weight problem by shrinking the stomach to reduce hunger sensation and appetite. Patients who undergo gastric sleeve surgery can shed as much as 60 percent of the excessive body weight within two years of surgery. To perform gastric sleeves, Dr. Garcia makes tiny incisions to facilitate the insertion of surgical equipment into the intended abdominal section. The doctor inspects the stomach with the help of laparoscopy equipment. The bariatric surgeon then inserts a specialized tube into the abdomen, which acts as a sizer during the stomach shrinking process. The surgeon completes the procedure by dividing the stomach into two portions and then removing part of the stomach before stitching it to the desired size.
Gastric sleeve improves patients’ overall health and delivers longer-lasting results than other bariatric procedures. Dr. Garcia’s gastric sleeve procedure combines the latest technology to guarantee safety and healthier outcomes for patients. Our robotic surgery facility also offers gastric bypass or Roux-en-Y gastric procedures to overcome obesity. This procedure is the go-to solution when dietary and lifestyle changes prove ineffective in tackling weight issues. It offers a healthy way to lose weight for people struggling with weight-related complications.
The surgeon begins by making small incisions on the abdominal walls. The bariatric surgeon creates a pouch from the original stomach and connects it directly to the small intestines. As a result, a portion of food consumed bypasses the stomach and enters the small intestine. Dr. Garcia performs extensive screening tests to ensure patients meet the medical criteria for weight-loss surgical procedures. Similar to gastric sleeve procedures, Dr. Garcia does his best to prepare patients well in advance to ensure a smooth recovery after the procedure.
World-Class Surgical Services
It’s been 15 years since Dr. Garcia first opened the state-of-the-art Pembroke Pines clinic in Hollywood. He offers general surgery and bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric reflux, and laparoscopic gastric banding. Dr. Garcia has partnered with elite doctors, nutritionists, and psychologists to establish a class-leading weight-loss program that focuses on delivering quality recovery outcomes for bariatric surgery patients.
Dr. Alvaro Garcia M.D. F.A.C.S.
Dr. Garcia’s Pembroke Pine facility offers hernia and colon surgery as part of their general surgery practice. The facility relies on innovation and advanced technology that combines robotics and laparoscopic procedures to deliver safe outcomes and quick patient recovery. The colon surgery practice caters to patients ailing from colon cancer, diverticulitis, and rectum disorders.
Diverticulitis is a common digestive tract complication affecting many South Floridians. The condition manifests through bulging in the lower portion of the digestive tract. It primarily affects people over 40 and can lead to severe abdominal complications if left untreated. Though mild diverticulitis is treatable using a combination of antibiotics and dietary changes, severe variants often require surgical intervention.
Dr. Alvaro performs colorectal surgery that combines Laparoscopy and robotics to ensure swift recovery of patients. Also known as keyhole surgery, Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that provides easy access to abdominal sections through tiny incisions. The general surgeon performs diagnostics and therapeutic intervention with the help of a light-guided camera. Laparoscopy is a painless procedure, and most patients go home on the same day of treatment. Besides the quick hospital discharge, laparoscopy patients also benefit from less scarring and faster recovery times.
Dr. Alvaro’s Pembroke facility also offers hernia repair through minimally invasive procedures like Laparoscopy. The surgeon makes a tiny incision near the hernia opening and repositions the abdominal building to its original location before reinforcing the abdominal wall with stitches.
Dr. Garcia’s general surgery practice relies on colonoscopy to diagnose colon cancer and other abdominal disorders. Colonoscopy is a modern diagnostic technology that entails inserting a flexible tube with a camera attachment via an abdominal incision.
This technique is particularly effective in detecting polyps that may later develop into colon cancer. If polyps are detected, the surgeon collects tissue samples for further laboratory study for an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Alvaro carefully explains all surgical procedures to patients to ensure they are at ease before and after the operation.
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General & Bariatric Surgery of South Florida accepts a wide range of health insurances.
Dr. Garcia is a robotic gastric sleeve surgery specialist located in Pembroke Pines in South Florida. Robotic Gastric Sleeve Surgery is performed using the Davinci X-i. Contact our offices today for a consultation.