Medical School - Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas

“A good day is any day where I have the ability to do what I love: spend time with my patients. Being part of Methodist Physician Practices contributes to that—because of their commitment to our patients, we have the resources we need to care for our patients the way we would like them to be cared for, and the way I would want to be treated.” - Dr. Manuel Garcia

Dr. Garcia was influenced to pursue cardiology by a medical school professor and by his father, Dr. Allen Garcia, a prominent and beloved San Antonio physician who practiced internal medicine and cardiology. Early in his career, Dr. Garcia was drawn to cardiovascular procedures and interventions and the gratification derived from helping someone in acute cardiac distress. Since then, Dr. Garcia has developed a special interest in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and the advancements made both in medications and in the management of this condition.

Dr. Garcia pursued a degree in medicine from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas and completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock.

Dr. Garcia joined Central Cardiovascular Institute of San Antonio in 1995 and served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of their Congestive Heart Failure Clinic. In 2010, the practice became South Texas Cardiology Specialists where Dr. Garcia also serves as Medical Director. Since 1996, Dr. Garcia has held various leadership appointments at San Antonio area hospitals. He currently serves as Vice Chair for Medical Staff at Methodist Healthcare from 2019 to 2021.

Dr. Garcia practices at Heart Plaza One and Castroville, and also sees patients at both Methodist Hospital | Texsan and Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan.