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Joseph Michael Garcia, MD is a physician specializing in family medicine and sports medicine.
Joseph Michael Garcia, MD is a physician with South Louisiana Medical Associates specializing in family medicine and sports medicine. Professional training includes medical/graduate education at ECFMG; Medical University of the Americas, residency training at LSU - Alexandria, fellowship training at University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa and internship training at LSU - Alexandria. Board certification information includes American Board of Family Medicine.
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