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Roberto A. Garcia, MD

Pathology
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About Dr. Garcia

Dr. Roberto Garcia is an Associate Attending Pathologist with special interest and expertise in the diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the bones, joints and soft tissues with additional experience in the field of immunohistochemistry and molecular genetics.

Dr. Garcia received his medical degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He trained in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Harlem Hospital Center followed by a Fellowship in Orthopedic Pathology at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute. He has a special interest in the education of medical students, pathology residents and fellows and orthopedic residents and fellows.

Departments

Special Expertise

Orthopedic Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Immunohistochemistry

Patient Stories

Insurance

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Associate Attending Pathologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Certification

Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, 1999

Education

Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1989

Residency

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University at Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY, 1999

Fellowship

Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY, 2000

State Licensure

Languages

English, Spanish

Publications by Dr. Garcia

Professional Education

Selected Journal Articles

Research

Research Interests

Dr. Garcia’s research interest areas include molecular genetics in sarcoma and characterization of the neoplastic cells of giant cell tumor of bone.

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

As of April 10, 2023, Dr. Garcia reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.