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Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Tulane University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASIK, and more.

12970 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77015

(713) 453-3521

Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD is a retina specialist in Houston, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD is affiliated with Revere Medical, St. Joseph Medical Center, Memorial Hermann and Charles A. Garcia & Associates.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

12970 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77015

(713) 453-3521

(713) 450-1910

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Memorial Hermann

1315 St. Joseph Parkway Suite 1205
Houston, TX 77002

(713) 659-3537

(713) 659-2553

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Memorial Hermann

16001 Park Ten Place Suite 215
Houston, TX 77084

(713) 929-3555

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Memorial Hermann

4704 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006

(713) 333-0151

(832) 485-5080

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Some issues Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“It will take two weeks to know if the surgery is successful, said Dr. Charles Garcia, a retina surgeon at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.”—"Rockets GM to undergo eye surgery", Plainview Herald, August 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

A-scan

In 2023, Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD had a list price for A-scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye injection

intraocular injection

intraocular lens implant

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye injection, intraocular injection, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, intravitreal drug injection, intravitreal injection, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2404
injections	138
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
eye procedures	2481
injections	117
laser treatment	26
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	159
Hispanic	223
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	96
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
eye procedures	2495
injections	138
laser treatment	20
photocoagulation	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	199

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	137
Hispanic	208
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	101
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	55
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2372
injections	145
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	198

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	270
Hispanic	368
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	606
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	184
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	55
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	2476
injections	141
laser treatment	12
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	196

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	147
Hispanic	205
Asian	30
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	102
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	53
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2066
injections	163
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	116

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	116
Hispanic	181
Asian	27
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	87
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
eye procedures	2013
injections	148
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	126

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	104
Hispanic	185
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	77
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	1561
injections	126
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	78
Hispanic	139
Asian	18
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	56
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	56
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	1030
injections	88
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	72
Hispanic	119
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	41
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	56
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
eye procedures	1086
injections	127
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	82
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	48
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	55
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	604
injections	52
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	29
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated as a retina specialist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and photocoagulation.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	1871
injections	125
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	108
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	280
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	162
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	173
85 and over	74
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	270

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical

St. Joseph Medical Center

Memorial Hermann

Charles A. Garcia & Associates

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, WellPoint, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Employers Health Network

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

WellPoint

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles A. Garcia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,068 RESTASIS $256	COMBIGAN $209	LUMIGAN $53	OZURDEX $34	BOTOX $29	Other $486
Shire North American Group Inc	$574 XIIDRA $402	$172
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$259 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $147	EYLEA aflibercept injection $113
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$258 CIRRUS HD-OCT $108	IOLMaster 700 $91	Lumera 700 $58
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$254 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $231	$23
Other	$2,399 Simbrinza $150	DURYSTA $141	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $129	VYZULTA $123	Rescula $120	Other $1,736

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,587
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$52
Travel and Lodging	$23

Biography

Dr. Charles Garcia practices vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). His patients gave him an average rating of 1.0 stars (out of 5). In Dr. Garcia's practice, he is particularly interested in glaucoma, LASIK, and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann, Revere Medical, and St. Joseph Medical Center. He appears to be in-network for WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Garcia has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Garcia (or staff) speaks Arabic and Spanish. He also offers interpreting services for his patients.