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Dr. Jessica Garcia, MD is a medical oncologist in Dallas, TX specializing in medical oncology, pediatric oncology, general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Jessica Garcia, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), Children's Health System, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.
1935 Medical District Drive Suite C6403
Dallas, TX 75235
7609 Preston Road Suite P2300
Plano, TX 75024
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Jessica Garcia, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria in 2012. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Med. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (2012)
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Med (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jessica Garcia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Genentech USA, Inc. |
$1,651
HEMLIBRA $1,545 |
$107 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC |
$33
XIFAXAN $17 |
Trulance $16 |
Consulting Fee | $1,435 |
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Food and Beverage | $249 |
Dr. Jessica Garcia, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $12,986.
Dr. Jessica Garcia's specialties are general practice, pediatric hematology/oncology, and medical oncology. She practices in Dallas, TX and Plano, TX. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Garcia include sickle cell disease, thrombosis (blood clots), and hemophilia. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Peoria. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Garcia include: OSF Healthcare; Annual Research Symposium, First Place in Platform Presentation of Pediatric Research Project; and Pediatric Dept. Resident Award, University of Illinois at Peoria/Children's Hospital of Illinois. Dr. Garcia is professionally affiliated with Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center. She has an open panel in Plano, TX according to Yext.