Meet Dr. Amy Garcia

We warmly welcome our new General Dermatologist to the Practice: Dr. Amy Garcia!

Pima Dermatology proudly welcomes Dr. Amy Garcia! Dr. Garcia is a board-certified dermatologist and is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, ranking at the top of her class based on her outstanding scholastic achievements, record of service, and potential for excellence in medicine. Dr. Garcia completed her internship in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospital and her residency in dermatology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine’s Division of Dermatology in Tucson, Arizona. During her residency, she collaborated with world leaders in cancer research and gained expertise in managing advanced cancer therapies. She personally performed hundreds of surgical procedures, including cyst removals, skin cancer excisions, and Mohs micrographic surgeries. In her final year of training, Dr. Garcia served as a Chief Resident at the University of Arizona.

In addition to her academic training, Dr. Garcia has received awards and merits for her extracurricular achievements, one of them being the HATS Off (Humanism, Activism, Talent, Service) Award in 2018. Nominated by faculty at the University of New Mexico, she was given this honor for coordinating the multidisciplinary student-run clinic at the Albuquerque Opportunity Center and for demonstrating “the core elements of compassion, health equity and professionalism.” Dr. Garcia is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, Medical Dermatology Society, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. Garcia has contributed research for various publications, book chapters, review articles, case studies, and conference presentations nationally, including the New Mexico Dermatological Society, Society of Pediatric Dermatology, and Dermatology Online Journal. She has dedicated a significant amount of time to volunteering, most notably at the Albuquerque Opportunity Center helping to run a clinic inside a men’s homeless shelter. She also enjoys international medical work, which has taken her as far as the Kathmandu Medical College Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, where she assisted with outpatient medical visits, patient-family counseling sessions, and inpatient rounds.

Dr. Garcia excels in patient care through her emphasis on empathetic communication, comprehensive care, and evidence-based medicine. She combines a personable demeanor with a focused approach, ensuring patients feel genuinely understood and well-cared for. She is committed to staying up-to-date on the most recent dermatology literature. She specializes in General Dermatology.

Dr. Garcia cherishes time with her husband and family. She enjoys snowboarding, hiking, white water rafting, traveling internationally, and reading a good book. Since moving to Tucson, she has become an Arizona Wildcats fan and loves attending football and basketball games. She is excited to continue growing her roots and forging deep connections in the vibrant Tucson community.

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