Hugo G. Garcia, MD, F.A.C.C.

Media Releases

Get to know Cardiologist, Dr. Hugo G. Garcia, who serves patients in Miami, Florida

Dr. Garcia is a board-certified cardiologist practicing at Sunset Cardiology in Miami, Florida. Furthermore, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and holds hospital privileges at Kendall Regional Medical Center, South Miami Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Garcia is a 1976-graduate of The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. His postgraduate training includes his internal medicine residency (1976 – 1979), as well as his cardiovascular disease medicine fellowship (1979 – 1981) conducted at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The American Board of Internal Medicine is a 501 nonprofit, self-appointed physician-evaluation organization that certifies physicians practicing internal medicine and its subspecialties.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.

Dr. Gracia  attained the coveted title of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He was also listed among Top Doctors in South Florida (2012) and Top Doctors in Florida (2000) by Castle Connolly.

Recommended Articles

• What Is a Stent?

  A stent is an expandable metal tube that is used to treat weak arteries. These stents help in opening up arteries that are narrowed down by the accumulation of plaques. Implantation of the tube helps in reducing the constriction of blood flow in the affected region. The metal mesh is implanted...

• How Is Sarcoidosis Diagnosed?

  What is sarcoidosis?Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the growth of granulomas or tiny collections of inflammatory cells in various parts of the body. When the immune system is slowed down and when these numerous clumps form, they tend to interfere with the organ’s...

• Pain that Requires Prompt Medical Attention

  The following are a list of different painful experiences that one must seek medical attention for:Severe headache“If headache is accompanied by a cold, it could be sinus headache”, says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, MACP, spokeswoman for the American College of Physicians. If the headache is severe and...

• Citrus Fruits Can Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

  Citrus fruits, like oranges and grape fruit, contain a compound that may reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal, Stroke. Many of the earlier studies had shown the beneficial effect of antioxidants, like flavonoids, present in...

• What to Expect After Having an Ablation

  After the completion of your catheter ablation operation, the professionals will move you to a separate room while you wait for them to pull out the catheters. After a few hours, they will remove the catheters, and then they will apply pressure on the areas or around the incision to stop or control...

• Atrial Fibrillation: What is the Maze Procedure?

  Atrial Fibrillation: What is the Maze Procedure?Atrial fibrillation is known as one of the most dangerous conditions of the heart. The infection can easily lead to stroke if you are not careful. It causes abnormal vibrations in the heart chambers, especially the atria. It alters the electrical...