Rolando Garcia Jr MD, MPH

Rolando GarciaJr MD, MPH, FAAOS, specializes in spine surgery and scoliosis. He is Board Certified by both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is also a member of the prestigious North American Spine Society. Featured in the Guide to America’s Top Surgeons, 2002 — 2003 Edition, Dr. Garcia graduated summa cum Laude from Tulane University, where he also attended medical school and completed his internship and Orthopaedic Surgery residency. In 1996, the Medical Center of Louisiana honored him as Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He was also presented with the 1996 Thibodeaux Award presented annually to the senior resident who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership, compassion, and commitment to patient care. After having completed his Spine Surgery fellowship at the North Carolina Spine Center, Dr. Garcia joined the Orthopedic Care Center. He continues to hold the position of Medical Director for the Scoliosis Screening Pro­gram for Dade County Schools, and recently completed a two-year term as Chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Garcia has cowritten in five publications and has presented numerous conferences in the United States, South America, and Europe.