José Garcia, MD, SM
- Professor, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Education
- Graduate School
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1978
- Pediatric Residency
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Tacoma, Washington, 1981
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Pediatrics, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1983
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interests
• Sensitivity of Positive Blood Cultures in the Newborn Population
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Publications
- Tsakiri S, Zacharias N, Garcia J, Mazur L. Cranial Asymmetry Versus Microcephaly: Implications for Practice During the Zika Virus Epidemic. Tex Med. 2017;113(8):e1. Published 2017 Aug 1.
- Zacharias N, Whitty J, Noblin S, et al. First Neonatal Demise with Travel-Associated Zika Virus Infection in the United States of America. AJP Rep. 2017;7(2):e68-e73. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1601890
- Caple J, Armentrout D, Huseby V, et al. Randomized, controlled trial of slow versus rapid feeding volume advancement in preterm infants. Pediatrics. 2004;114(6):1597-1600. doi:10.1542/peds.2004-1232
- Yetman RJ, Parks DK, Huseby V, Mistry K, Garcia J. Rebound bilirubin levels in infants receiving phototherapy. J Pediatr. 1998;133(5):705-707. doi:10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70117-9
- Garcia J, Smith FR, Cucinell SA. Urinary D-lactate excretion in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis. J Pediatr. 1984;104(2):268-270. doi:10.1016/s0022-3476(84)81010-0
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, 1985
American Board of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987
Honors & Awards
| 2025 |
Esteemed Educators – Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awardees 2024-25
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| 2014-2016 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 2012 |
Child Healthy Advocacy Award
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| 2012 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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| 2011 |
Most Efficient Attending Award, UTHealth Medical School
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| 2011 |
Best Doctors in America Election Award
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| 2010 |
Most Efficient Attending Award, UTHealth Medical School
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| 2010 |
Best Doctors in America Election Award
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| 2009 |
America’s Top Pediatrician, Consumer’s Research Council of America
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| 2008 |
March of Dimes Outstanding Volunteer State Program Services Award, Texas Chapter
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| 2008 |
Best Doctors in America Election Award
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| 2008 |
Honored Attending Award, Chosen by Pediatric & Medicine/Pediatric Residents – UT Houston
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| 2008 |
Outstanding Service Recognition Award, Faculty Senate
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| 2002-2004 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 2002 |
March of Dimes Certificate of Appreciation
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| 2001 |
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Hero Award
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| 2000 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 1995-1997 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 1992-1993 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 1990 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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| 1989 |
Teacher of the Year, UT‑Houston Medical School, Department of Pediatrics
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| 1989 |
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UTHealth Houston
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Experience & Service
| 2000-2001 |
Army Commendation Medal
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| 1997-2002 |
Meritorious Service Medal for Exceptionally Meritorious Service
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| 1996 |
807th Medical Brigade Certificate of Appreciation
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| 1996 |
Army Commendation Medal
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| 1995 |
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
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| 1995 |
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
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| 1991 |
Army Achievement Medal
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| 1988 |
Meritorious Service Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster
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| 1985 |
Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster
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| 1983 |
Army Achievement Medal
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| 1981 |
Overseas Service Ribbon
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| 1980 |
National Defense Service Medal
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