Jesse Patrick Garcia, MD| General Surgery, Vascular 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
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Network OA
- OA Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-POS Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-POS
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UHC Passport
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open POS Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice POS II
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA EPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Sentara Health
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst NASCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Employee Health Plan
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Network Only Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Indemnity
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- POS OA
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- IH-HMO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Navigate
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Medicare FFS
- Medicare Direct
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Optimum Choice
- HighMark
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open POS II
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)