Rafael J Diaz-Garcia, MD

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Rafael J Diaz-Garcia, MD

4.7

(82 reviews)

Plastic Surgery

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*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
South Tower
320 E North Ave
Suite 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.4352
Fax: 412.359.8285

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor South
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 844.497.4968

Forbes Hospital
Professional Office Building I
2566 Haymaker Rd
Suite 311
Monroeville, PA 15146
Tel: 412.359.4352
Fax: 412.359.8285

Dr. Diaz-Garcia received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, graduating with honors. He then commenced his post-graduate training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System. He relocated to the city of Pittsburgh to complete a Hand and Upper Extremity fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. As a fellow, he developed his interests in reconstruction of complex hand/wrist/elbow trauma and injuries in high-level athletes, helping to care for the city’s professional athletes alongside his mentors.

Dr. Diaz-Garcia has authored articles in journals such as the Journal of Hand Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and book chapters in texts of orthopedic surgery and plastic surgery. His clinical interests include general plastic surgery, fractures of the upper extremity, wrist/elbow reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery of the wrist and elbow, nerve injury, extremity salvage with microsurgery and minimally-invasive surgery.

Dr. Diaz-Garcia is on staff at Allegheny General Hospital, Forbes Hospital and West Penn Hospital and sees patients of all ages.

Aesthetic Surgery

Botulinum Toxin Treatment

Brachial Plexus Injuries

Carpal Tunnel

Cosmetic Surgery

Elbow Surgery

Extremity Salvage

Fractures

Hand Microvascular Surgery

Injectible Wrinkle Fillers

Microsurgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Nerve Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Reattachment

Surgery of the Hand

Transgender Medicine

Trigger Finger

Upper Extremity Surgery

Wrist Surgery

Wrist/Elbow Reconstruction

de Quervain

Professional Position

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residency

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Center

School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.7

(82 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.6

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.6

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 21, 2020

He couldn't get out of the room fast enough. I suspect I was the last patient of the day.

May 04, 2020

very thorough discussion

February 12, 2020

Dr. Diaz-Garcia is excellent. He is very attentive, addresses all of my questions and concerns, and is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.

February 03, 2020

Dr. Diaz-Garcia was very professional and explained everything very well. Answered all of my questions.

October 14, 2019

I would would confidently recommend Dr. Diaz-Garcia to any of my family/friends

September 27, 2019

This appointment was a follow up [...] - the visit lasted about 5 minutes because there was no treatment/intervention necessary & not much to discuss with the doctor.

September 03, 2019

Dr. Garcia did a great job and got me back to work with no problems.

August 21, 2019

Very knowledgeable, great surgeon.