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Ruben L. Garcia, MD, FACS

3.7 out of 5 
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Specialty: 
Urology
Physician Group: 
UT Health East Texas Physicians

UT Health East Texas Urology in Athens

1701 S. Palestine, Ste. A
Athens, TX 75751
903-675-9339
Hours: 

Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to noon

*18 years and older

Ruben Garcia, MD, FACS, is a board-certified urologist for UT Health East Texas Physicians in Athens, Palestine, Corsicana and Kaufman. Garcia decided 30 years ago that he wanted to provide urological care to an underserved area. “I am inspired by the diversity of our patients and their urological conditions.”

Garcia desires to provide state-of-the-art urological care to East Texas in a compassionate way. “In my opinion, urology is the best and most gratifying surgical specialty.”

Dr. Garcia is employed as a clinical faculty physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Board Certifications: 

American Board of Urology, Board Certification

 

Education: 

Surgery and Urology Residency: The University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.

Surgery Internship: The University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.

Doctor of Medicine: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Bachelor of Science: Biology, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio

American Board of Urology, Diplomate

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

American Medical Association, Member

Texas Medical Association, Member

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 07/25/2023

I've been with Dr Ruben for years and truly love his style.

   — Joe Pass


 02/27/2023

Dr Garcia and his stall are outstanding and go out of their way to provide excellent medical care. I would enthusiastically recommend his practice to anyone and if you are, you are the lucky one!

   — Michael Anderson


 09/13/2022

Zach who works with Dr. Garcia makes all the difference! Zach went above and beyond for my dad, who is a disabled Veteran. When I had questions or needed additional help or approvals, Zach was one that had it all under control. He made me feel confident I was in the right place for treatment for my dad. Because of Zach, I had a great experience seeing Dr. Garcia. Zach is way over qualified for this position and I am thankful he is using his talents here.

   — Loree Scott


 09/04/2022

Met expectations.

   — James Oesterreicher


 05/20/2022

January 2020 my husband ended up in ER-Corsicana. The results we needed to see an oncologist. Dr Ruben Garcia has an office in Corsicana,Tx one day a week & Athens, Tx . Lisa is Dr Garcia’s main nurse. God definitely lead us to the right people. Since then and 2 bladder surgeries, Dr Garcia is aggressive, definitely knows the issues with bladder cancer and hit the ground running. Lisa would consult with me if I didn’t understand the type of tests or any concerned questions I felt dumb to ask. He doesn’t shade the truth he’s open honest and a patient advocate to analyze and get patient on a road to recovery. Dr Garcia and Lisa truly have a gift helping and directing patients thru this cancer journey. I would recommend his office highly for their Organization, quick response time & compassion! Wherever his office is we will follow him.

   — C Harmon


 08/20/2021

He is my urologist. He has great bed side manner. His associates are all great too.

   — Debra Willis