Thursday, October 17, 2013

USA Welcomes Dr. Maria Renee Roca Garcia

Dr. Maria Renee Roca Garcia was recently appointed assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and serves as a hospitalist seeing pediatric patients at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Roca Garcia previously served as a physician in Guatemala City Private Hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as well as a health educator presentation designer and interpreter for Guadalupe Center in Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala.

Dr. Roca Garcia earned her medical degree from San Carlos de Guatemala University in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She completed a pediatrics residency at San Carlos de Guatemala University and Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and a health services management CME at San Carlos de Guatemala University in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

In addition, Dr. Roca Garcia completed a pediatrics internship and residency at Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, Fla.

Dr. Roca Garcia is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the College of Surgeons and Physicians of Guatemala.

Dr. Roca Garcia is now accepting referrals. To refer a patient, call 251-415-1000.