Jesse Patrick Garcia, MD| Vascular Surgery, General Surgery | MedStar Health
About me
Jesse Garcia, MD Vascular Surgery, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Jesse Garcia, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in vascular access surgery for patients diagnosed with kidney failure who need dialysis. His passion for practicing medicine began with his father, who led the cardiac surgery program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center into the 1980s.
Dr. Garcia is part of a team of vascular surgeons at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute (MHVI) that is performing the greatest volume of HeRO™ graft placements in the country. This specialized graft is for patients who are unable to obtain vascular access for dialysis through the usual route - via a vein in the arm. This unique new technology has made a dramatic impact on patients’ lives because it reduces significantly the risk and frequency of infection associated with the standard venous catheter use.
Dr. Garcia also specializes in the placement of another modality for venous access, called an “artegraft™”. This graft is for patients who have poor veins and are not candidates for the standard surgical procedure. The artegraft™ provides reliable dialysis access and with a lower incidence of infection.
Dr. Garcia received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from George Washington University and medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He completed his general surgery residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, followed by a fellowship in surgical critical care, and finally, a fellowship in transplant/ vascular access surgery.
Philosophy of Care
“My main goal is to keep patients doing what they want and love to do. A big part of my practice involves communication. It’s important to me that my patients understand exactly what is going on, and that they know I will work with them to help them maintain the best quality of life possible. I feel fulfilled when my patients feel safe, comforted, and like they have a family member in me.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Neobladder Creation
- Stent Placement
- Varicose Vein Stripping
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abscesses
- Anal Fissures
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm Of Ascending Aorta
- Angioplasty And Stenting Of The Carotid Artery
- Arm Artery Blockage
- Arterial Embolism
- Arterial Occlusion
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Artery Blockage In The Legs
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Blood Clots In Legs
- Boils
- Bowel Obstruction
- Burn Injuries
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Catheter
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Wounds
- Circulatory System Complications
- Circulatory System Disorders
- Claudication
- Colic In Infants
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Reattachment And Amputation
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cyst Removal
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Depression
- Dialysis Access
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Rupture
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diverticulitis
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Emergency Surgery
- Endometriosis
- Esophageal Hernia
- Femoral Hernia
- Gastric Varices
- Hydrocele
- Iliac Artery Blockage
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Ischemic Limb
- Knee Blood Vessel Injury
- Leg Pain
- Leg Ulcer
- Leg Weakness
- Lipoma Of Skin
- Liver Tumors
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Lymph Nodes
- Mesenteric Artery Blockage
- Mesenteric Artery Disease
- Mesenteric Ischemia
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Orthopedic Implant Complications
- Pancreatitis
- Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Care
- Postoperative Complications
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Prostate Diseases
- Prostatectomy
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rectal Cancer
- Rib Fracture
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Blood Vessel Injury
- Shoulder Open Wound
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Lesion
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Splenectomy
- Surgical Site Infection
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Thyroid Disorders
- Thyroid Nodules
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vascular Malformation
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Angioaccess Arteriovenous Fistula Ligation
- Angiography
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Arteriovenous Anastomosis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Revision
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Burn Debridement
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Cecostomy
- Common Carotid Artery Dilation
- Coronary Thrombectomy
- Cystitis Treatment
- Cystometrogram
- Debridement Of Eczematous Skin
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Dilation Of Left Cephalic Vein With Intraluminal Device
- Dilation Of Right External Iliac Artery
- Dilation Of Upper Vein
- Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Endovenous Laser Therapy
- Enterocele Repair
- Extirpation Of Right Femoral Vein
- Fluoroscopy Inferior Vena Cava
- Fluoroscopy Upper Arteries
- Foot Subcutaneous Tissue Diagnostic Drainage
- Gallbladder Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastric Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Incision And Removal Of Foreign Body
- Infected Graft Excision
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement
- Insertion Of Infusion Device Into Lower Vein
- Internal Jugular Central Line Placement
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement
- Intracranial Artery Restriction
- Irrigation Of Peritoneal Cavity
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopy With Cannula Revision
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Liver Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Melanoma Resection
- Neobladder Creation
- Occlusion Left External Iliac Artery
- Open Partial Nephrectomy
- Ostectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parotid Surgery
- Peritoneal Cavity Infusion Device Placement
- Peritoneal Cavity Irrigation With Dialysate
- Portal Vein Thrombosis Imaging
- Proctectomy
- Prostate Surgery
- Radial Artery Dilation
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Removal Of Central Venous Catheter
- Renal Transplant
- Repair Arteriovenous Fistula
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Revision Of Infusion Device In Peritoneal Cavity
- Revision Synthetic Substitute
- Spinal Pump Removal
- Splenic Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Stent Placement
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- Stenting Of Blood Vessels
- Subclavian Artery Extirpation
- Suction Assisted Lipectomy, Upper Extremity
- Translumbar Aortography
- Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty
- Ultrasonography Inferior Vena Cava
- Unlisted Skin Procedure
- Unna Boot Strapping
- Upper Artery Synthetic Substitute Removal
- Upper Vein Excision
- Ureteral Injury Repair
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Vascular Access Device Care
- Vascular Disorder Treatment
- Vascular Lesion Treatment
- Vascular Stenting
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Wound Closure
- Wound Debridement
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Network OA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Beech Street PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna VA Exchange
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-EPO Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS
- IH-PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Medicare Direct
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- HighMark
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Basic
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Medicare FFS
- Navigate
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-POS Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UHC Passport
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- OA Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2005)
Fellowship: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2005)
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas (1999)