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Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD

Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD is a family medicine physician in Defuniak Springs, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Okaloosa Medical Center and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

411 E Nelson Ave Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-4791
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    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
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Dr. Garcia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garcia

4.4

28 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bobby Hill – Nov 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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C. E. Matthews – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie Coon – Mar 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CLC – Mar 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MH – Feb 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dale Campbell – Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
10 people found this helpful
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May 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Lura Hickey in DeFuniak Springs, FL – Apr 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
RRY in Defuniak Springs, FL – Apr 09, 2016
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Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD is a family medicine physician in Defuniak Springs, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Okaloosa...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Southwest Hosp/moreland

    Residency Hospital

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Garcia is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office411 E Nelson Ave Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

      2190 Highway 85 N
      Niceville, FL 32578

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • North Okaloosa Medical Center

      151 E Redstone Ave
      Crestview, FL 32539
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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