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Dr. Catherine Garcia, MD

Dr. Catherine Garcia, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Catherine Garcia, MD is a rheumatologist in Boynton Beach, FL. Dr. Garcia has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach

6056 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 145 Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Garcia specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Garcia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garcia

2.8
25 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
0%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
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1 star
52%
52%

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Great experience!
The staff was very friendly and efficient. I was in and out very quickly. Very professional. I highly recommend based off my experience.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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Awesome !
I am a new patient. I had my second visit today. I felt better after just speaking with her. I cannot say enough, I feel safe and sure she will help me get my issues solved. Thanks Dr. Garcia!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 09, 2025
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Professionalism
My wife MC has been a patient of Dr.Garcia for the last 4 years. She demonstrated great care and compassion for my wife as a patient. We are very grateful to have found her during this hard times. She has proven to be professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend Dr. Garcia to anyone that needs her specialty.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mc – Feb 27, 2025
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Totally recommend
I have been seeing Dr Garcia for many years, by way of a referral from a friend. I highly recommend her and her staff. All of my interactions have been professional and polite.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanne M – Feb 04, 2025
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Long Time Patient
I’ve been a patient at this office for about 20 yrs. This office has gone terribly downhill. I can’t get an appt. to discuss x- rays that Dr. Garcia ordered! I called & left several voicemails trying to schedule an appt. & no one ever calls me back. I’m done. My hub is retiring in a year and we are moving out of the area. I guess I will deal with my autoimmune issues without her and hopefully my primary dr. can help me until we move away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Fed Up – Feb 03, 2025
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Wonderful Doctor & Staff
I called requesting shots for my knee pain and not only did they fit me in the very next day, but Dr Garcia is also helping me get the necessary information for the insurance company that the orthopedic surgeon needs to do the surgery. Very accommodating doctor and staff. I highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary P – Sep 05, 2024
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The worst
Worst experience ever! She has . Staff that is rude and don’t answer the phone . Or say they called you back when they haven’t . On my second appointment , she entered the room with my blood tests , didn’t say hello , and then said she was pretty sure I had CANCER! I didn’t ! She was cold and brisk , and uncaring ! Think twice !
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 18, 2024
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Terrible experience
They rarely answer the phone. You need to leave a message and wait for them to call you back. The doctor sent me to a special lab and did not tell me they do not take insurance and I have to pay $1000 out of pocket. I went to another Rheumatologist who said those labs are useless and a waste of money.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Unhappy patient – May 31, 2024
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Staff/Reception
Rude staff Dr Garcia very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2023
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Dr. Garcia is Dedicated & Caring
I have two very rare conditions. Dr. Cathryn Garcia discussed my conditions in length. evidently concerned with my well being.She is leaving no stone unturned , very methodically tending to what needs to be done. to get the answers needed. She is knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I have confidence in her ability. I have interacted with her staff and they have been wonderful, returning calls in a timely manner, relating messages to the dr and scheduling appointments. They are professional, courteous & nice. ALL & All , I am very pleased
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Linda Zitofsky – Jun 09, 2023
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Horrible experience
Dr Garcia seemed nice at first but she is unreachable! My condition was only getting worse but no call back and her staff is unhelpful as well. I would not recommend this practice to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 09, 2023
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Poor communication, no follow up up
No dosage review, no online portal. Difficult to leave messages, could not understand messages. Phone system poor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jul 16, 2022
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Very nice, staff was great. Took care of my issue and great follow up.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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Awful. No call back after 4 calls and a month has gone by. 6 months prior I had concerns on my blood work that were not brought to my attention. I had to read them and compare to the latest bloodwork myself. Still no explanation for the results or call back. They should be ashamed to call themselves doctors.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Charlene Ebersole – Aug 06, 2021
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I like Dr. Garcia but HATE her staff. You can't get an appointment, call back, talk to a person, or any other help. So her secretary basically makes her completely ineffective.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2021
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AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!! There is a reason Dr. Garcia can see new patients right away. Not only will she have a diagnosis before any test results come in, but when they do, she will ask you to read them to her. She prescribed a medication and forgot why on the next visit. She's aloof, condescending, explains basic things over and over again like she's talking to a child and, most infuriating of all, recommends expensive ongoing treatments before exploring basic, common alternatives. To be honest, I believe she's more interested in generating recurring revenue than she is at treating my condition. Also, it's very odd, the office staff all have "Secretary of" in their titles like it's 1952 there. Oh, and you will get a "Patient Compliance Contract"...if you don't sign off on that...your prescriptions will get suspended. THIS IS A PASS. TRIED LEAVING NO STARS IN MY REVIEW BUT REQUIRED TO LEAVE AT LEAST ONE...
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Garcia's for almost two years. She is very thorough, spends lots of time with you, explains well where your treatment is going and what best suits your particular issue.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Linda A. Hobbs – May 30, 2020
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Bad , Stay Away!!!!! Absolutely horrible, Dr. Garcia herself is fine but now I am left without a Rheumatologist because of her unorganized and unprofessional staff. They will set up appointments with you and then not send appointment reminders and try to charge you a fee if you don't remember and don't make it. I was 15 mins late to a appointment and Dr. Garcia left before I arrive and Tameka informed me that this is considered no show and I must pay a fee. The office never answers the phone or
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2018
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I have found Dr. Garcia to be personable, professional, and very thorough in her examinations and advice. All I can say to anyone who finds her otherwise - there has to be a reason. I find her sweet and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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June B in Boynton Beach, FL – Oct 26, 2018
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The staff at Dr. Greers office is great and for the most part the other doctors are great . Unfortunately Dr. Garcia interpersonal skills lack and has a very arrogant condescending attitude. When asked questions is abrupt and acts like your wasting her time. She would make a great work mans comp Doctor . Save time,money and aggravation go someplace else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2018
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About Me

biography

Catherine Garcia, MD, is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She possesses deep expertise treating all types of rheumatologic conditions. Her primary focus areas include Rheumatoid and Psoriatic arthritis,...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Autoimmune Diseases

  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

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  • University Of South Florida

    Residency Hospital
  • Catholic University Of Mother And Maestra (pucmm) / Faculty Of Health Science

    Medical School
  • Catholic University Of Mother And Maestra (pucmm) / Faculty Of Health Science

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center|woodhull Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach

Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach6056 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 145 Boynton Beach, FL 33437
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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