Dr. Patricia Garcia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patricia Garcia is a board certified gastroenterologist and clinical informaticist passionate about utilizing digital health technologies and artificial intelligence to improve clinician care team burden and burnout. She specializes in treating gastrointestinal motility disorders, which include trouble swallowing, heartburn, reflux, constipation, fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Garcia holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University and serves as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer for Ambulatory Care at Stanford Health Care. Her clinical focus encompasses gastroenterology, neurogastroenterology, and medical informatics. Dr. Garcia completed her fellowship in neurogastroenterology and motility at Johns Hopkins University in 2015 and has been involved with several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy since 2011.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Associate Chief Medical Information Officer

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Leadership role in ambulatory care medical information.

Director, GI Motility Laboratory

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford Digestive Health Center • Stanford, CA

Leadership of the GI Motility Laboratory.

Awards

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Board Certification

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Board Certification

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Board Certification

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.