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Fidel Garcia, MD is a Jacksonville Internist at Baptist Primary Care

Fidel Garcia, MDInternist

Accepting New Patients

Fidel Garcia, MD, believes that good communication between the doctor and the patient leads to a better understanding of medical conditions and better health outcomes. He is interested in providing patients with the information they need to stay well. Dr. Garcia's areas of expertise include:

  • Family medicine
  • Preventive care
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
  • Diabetes

  • Doctor Profile

    • Board CertificationBoard certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.

      American Board of Internal Medicine


      Education

      • Undergraduate:
        • Miami Dade College
          Miami, Florida, 1978 - 1980
      • Medical:
        • Universidad Central Del Este San Pedros de Macoris
          San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic, 1980 - 1983
      • Residency:
        • Hurley Medical Center
          Flint, Michigan, 1985 - 1989

      Training / Experience

      • License:
        • State of Florida Medical License
      • Experience:
        • More than 20 years of experience

      • Languages:
        • English, Spanish

      From the Doctor

      I came to Jacksonville in 1989 and have loved living in our community and getting to know the great people who live here. I like to spend time with my family and friends and enjoy being outdoors.

  • Office Info

    • Caring for you. It's what we do.

      Welcome to Baptist Primary Care at Lakewood. We look forward to caring for you and your family and offering comprehensive preventive care and treatment. Good communication is essential to the patient-doctor relationship, so please contact us to discuss any aspect of your care.

      - Leigh Craven, Office Manager


      Phone Directory:

      904.733.9211

      904.202.1032

      800.835.0788

      911

      Office Hours

      Monday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Thursday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

      We do not want you to run out of medication. Please call for medication refills during regular office hours.

      On Site Services


      • Complete physicals
      • Immunizations
      • Nutritional counseling
      • Smoking cessation

      Payments Accepted


      • Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover

  • Insurance

    • Insurance Plans Accepted

      We welcome most insurance plans. Your co-pay or deductible amount will be determined by your employer and insurance plan. Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. If your plan is not listed below, please contact our office.

      • Aetna HMO
      • Aetna Medicare Plans PPO/HMO
      • Aetna PPO, EPO, MC, Elect Choice, Excel
      • AvMed HMO
      • Beechstreet PPO
      • BlueCross/BlueShield HMO Plan: Blue Care, Blue Options
      • BlueCross/BlueShield PPO Plans: Blue Choice, PPC, Federal Employee Program
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare Supplement:Adv 65
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Traditional
      • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
      • Evolutions (Guardian) PPO
      • First Health/Coventry/Southcare
      • Florida Health Alliance/Medcom (EPO/PPO)
      • Humana HMO/POS/ASO/PPO Choice Care
      • MDI Healthcare
      • Medicare
      • Medicare - Railroad
      • Multiplan/PHCS
      • One Health/Great West-Cigna (open access/PPO/POS)
      • Tricare Standard (Champus)
      • United HC Open Access/HMO/EPO/POS/PPO

  • Patient Forms

      • Authorization for Use of Answering Machines

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to leave appointment, referral and test results information on your answering machine.

      • Medical Records Request or Release

        Initiates your request to have your medical records sent to another medical provider and/or to request your medical records from another provider be sent to your primary care doctor.

      • Health Care Status Authorization

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to release information concerning the status of your health care, including laboratory and radiology results and to discuss your treatment plan with an individual that you name.

      • Patient Registration and Insurance Information

        Captures your insurance information and authorizes Baptist Primary Care to prepare and submit your medical bill directly to your insurance company.

      • Patient Privacy

        This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

      • Advance Directives - Overview

        This link opens the official Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website. It provides detailed information about advance directives, patient's rights, frequently asked questions and forms.

      • Advance Directives - Living Will Form

        This link opens the official living will form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to document your instructions to your doctor to provide, withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures.

      • Advance Directives - Designation of Health Care Surrogate Form

        This link opens the official designation of health care surrogate form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to designate another individual to make treatment decisions on your behalf.

      • Advance Directives - Uniform Donor Form

        This link opens the uniform donor form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to indicate your desire to make an anatomical decision after death.

      • Advance Directives - Wallet Card

        This link opens the advanced directives wallet card provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.