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Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, robotic surgery

230 South Dixie Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009

(305) 937-1999

Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD is a spine surgeon in Miami, FL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Aventura Hospital.

Office Locations

1400 Nw 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

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HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

230 South Dixie Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009

(305) 937-1999

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

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
doctor visit	278
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	105
pelvic imaging	102
spinal procedures	205
X-rays	202

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	325
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	126
pelvic imaging	97
spinal procedures	222
X-rays	193

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	30
Less than 65	31

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
doctor visit	311
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	153
pelvic imaging	98
spinal procedures	240
X-rays	185

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	29
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and pelvic imaging.

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

doctor visit	321
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	83
pelvic imaging	80
spinal procedures	160
X-rays	157

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	60
Less than 65	58

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	290
manual therapy	79
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	105
pelvic imaging	61
rehabilitation	227
spinal procedures	161
X-rays	117

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

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

doctor visit	306
manual therapy	517
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	66
rehabilitation	995
spinal procedures	167
X-rays	101

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

doctor visit	317
manual therapy	833
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	123
rehabilitation	1729
spinal procedures	181
X-rays	58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	22
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	27
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2019 were rehabilitation, X-rays, spinal procedures and manual therapy.

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

doctor visit	247
manual therapy	75
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
pelvic imaging	55
rehabilitation	157
spinal procedures	111
X-rays	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2020 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

doctor visit	206
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
pelvic imaging	58
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	91

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2021 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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

doctor visit	234
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
pelvic imaging	58
spinal procedures	99
X-rays	119

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL during 2022 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

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

doctor visit	190
pelvic imaging	47
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	99

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Miami, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	275
manual therapy	376
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	85
pelvic imaging	72
rehabilitation	777
spinal procedures	150
X-rays	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	111
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	70

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Miami, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aesculap AG	$956,049 ACTIVL $520,117	activL Artificial Disc $435,932
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC	$221,426 activL Artificial Disc $146,049	Spine $73,727	ACTIVL $1,649
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$841 Biomet SpinalPak $598	Mobi-C $121	SternaLock Blu $111	Biomet Orthopak $10
NUVASIVE, INC.	$797 Thoracolumbar $472	Biologics $138	Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc $73	XLIF $33	$80
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$507 $507
Other	$3,263 FLOSEAL $407	NuShield $207	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $166	Intracept $159	Orthopedics $146	Other $2,178

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,025,159
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$75,002
Consulting Fee	$57,780
Travel and Lodging	$12,806
Food and Beverage	$11,816
Other	$318

Research Payments

Dr. Rolando Garcia, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $16,227.

Biography

Dr. Rolando Garcia specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Miami, FL and Hallandale, FL. In addition to English, Dr. Garcia (or staff) speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Areas of expertise for Dr. Garcia include musculoskeletal problems and robotic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. Dr. Garcia is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Garcia is 5.0 stars (out of 5).