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Dr. Theresa Nguyen Garza, DO

Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Naturopathy
24 years of experience
Texas Health Center For Diagnostics And Surgery 6020 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
(972) 403-2700

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Brief Intro

Dr. Theresa N. Garza, DO is a board-certified Obesity Medicine physician who specializes in Bariatrics, the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.Dr. Garza and her nurse practitioners perform consultations, manage patients, and have successfully helped multiple patients reach and maintain healthier weights. The program focuses on learning healthy behavior modifications, improving quality nutrition, implementing practical exercise/activity, and using FDA-approved weight loss medications when indicated. Her philosophy centers around eating good quality food in moderation, and not depriving yourself. She also believes in ongoing support to encourage patients on their progress, improve accountability, monitor medications, and make necessary modifications in a patient’s ever-changing lifestyle. Dr. Garza offers Telehealth appointments and invites you to get started today by calling or clicking Virtual Visit above! About Dr. Garza, Dr. Garza completed her family medicine residency at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas in 2004, joined an existing family practice group, and helped open two more family medicine clinics in the Dallas area. She has served as medical director for a gastric band company, in which she managed patients pre- and post-operatively including the development of aftercare programs. She has been in private practice seeing patients for weight management for approximately 9 years.She has appeared numerous times on Good Morning Texas to discuss obesity and gastric banding. For over 17 years, she has been working with bariatric patients with the education and treatment of obesity as well as the related co-morbid conditions.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine - 2001

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Texas Health Center For Diagnostics And Surgery
6020 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093

Specialties Treated

Nutrition
Clinical Lipidology
Preventative Medicine
Naturopathy
Bariatric Surgery
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Bronchial Asthma
Constipation
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hypertension (HTN)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Obesity
Medical Weight loss
Overweight

Procedures Performed

Bariatric Nutrition
Weight Loss Management
Weight Loss
Body composition testing
Metabolic Work-Up
Nutrition Education
Diet and lifestyle modification

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

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Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

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