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In September 2014, Dr. Karina M. Garcia joined Dr. Barbara A. Hrach as an associate at her private practice. Dr. Garcia is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and Santa Barbara Medical Society. Dr. Garcia holds staff privileges at the Goleta Valley and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospitals. &nbs… Continue reading
There’s something to the old adage “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”. Apples are filled with healthy nutrients, antioxidants and fiber and taste great to boot!! Here are just some of the amazing health benefits that eating a medium sized apple provides….. Up to 10% of your daily fiber No saturated fats or … Continue reading
…………AND WE HAVE VACCINE!!! Every year Millions of Americans get sick and thousands die of influenza and its related complications. Influenza is a highly contagious disease and although we do have medication to treat it, your best defense remains immunization. Everyone over the age of 6 months should be vaccinated. The only exceptions include … Continue reading
Dr. Hrach has been practicing medicine in Santa Barbara for over 15 years. She is a compassionate, knowledgeable physician who is well respected in the community. This Santa Barbara Doctor is excited to share her expertise on relevant medical topics with YOU … Continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency is certainly not a newly recognized disorder. In fact, the first case of Rickets (a severe form of vitamin D deficiency often found in developing countries) was identified in the mid 1600’s. Vitamin Ddeficiency and it’s consequences has, however, recently become the buzz as more and more information is released… Continue reading
Osteoporosis became an area of interest for me early in my medical career. As a third year medical student caring for elderly patients in the hospital with hip fractures I thought “There has to be a better way.” At that time we didn’t have any way to detect this disease before the fracture or any … Continue reading