
Jason P. Garcia , MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Sports Medicine
- Knee
- Shoulder
Languages Spoken:English (American),
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Jason P. Garcia, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Sports Medicine
- Knee
- Shoulder
Languages Spoken:English (American),
Jason P. Garcia, MD, specializes in sports medicine, shoulder and knee surgery, surgical and nonsurgical treatment of fractures and dislocations and general orthopedics.
Dr. Garcia has a particular expertise in treating shoulder and knee conditions. The most commonly treated shoulder conditions include rotator cuff tears, labral/SLAP tears, biceps tendon tears and shoulder dislocations and instability. Knee conditions include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, collateral ligament tears, meniscal tears, cartilage lesions and tendon ruptures.
Dr. Garcia is a former Team Physician for the San Diego Padres Baseball Team, San Diego State University, and University of California at San Diego athletics. Currently, he is a consultant for various local high schools and enjoys treating athletes at all levels, from recreational to professional.
Dr. Garcia says, “As a former competitive athlete and current weightlifter and Crossfit athlete, I can relate to my patients when injuries occur and understand how important it is to get them back in the game as quickly as possible. I chose orthopedics because it allows me to help injured patients return to and maintain their activities and quality of life. It is especially satisfying when my patients tell me they can continue the activities they love as a result of my treatment.” He adds, “I consider all aspects of a patient’s situation, including physical findings, lifestyle, level and type of activity, and his or her expectations when determining a treatment plan. My goal is to help patients with the least invasive approaches possible.”
Dr. Garcia’s research is focused on shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete and biological approaches to tendon and bone healing. He is the co-author of articles, abstracts and book chapters that are published in prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals, including Orthopedics and has lectured regionally and nationally on these topics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Amerian Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Garcia is a recipient of the UMDNJ- New Jersey School of Medicine Dean’s Letter of Commendation for Clinical Excellence and while Chief Resident of orthopedics he earned the Resident Teacher of the Year Award. He has been featured in “NJ Top Docs” and the New Jersey Monthly Top Doctors listing multiple times and is the recipient of the MDx Medical, Inc., Patient’s Choice and Most Compassionate Doctor Award.
When he is not working, Dr. Garcia enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 sons, who are very active playing football, baseball, hockey, lacrosse and basketball. Dr. Garcia also enjoys coaching, weightlifting, Crossfit training and playing the drums.
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ
- Short Hills Surgery Center Milburn, NJ
- Livingston Surgery Center Livingston, NJ
- Summit Atlantic Surgery Center Florham Park, NJ
Education & Certifications
Education
- BS Rutgers University, Cook College, New Brunswick, NJ
- MD Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (formerly UMDNJ), Newark, NJ
Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (formerly UMDNJ)-University Hospital, Newark NJ
Internship
- General Surgery Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (formerly UMDNJ)-University Hospital, Newark NJ
Fellowship
- Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery University of California San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Program, San Diego CA
Certification
- Fellow American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Procedures
Foot & Ankle
General Orthopedics
- Arthroscopic surgery of the upper and lower extremities
- Cartilage surgery of the upper and lower extremities
- Fracture treatment of the upper and lower extremities
- Injections
- Tendon repair of the upper and lower extremities
Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel release
- Fracture and dislocation repair of the wrist, forearm and elbow
- Fracture care
Shoulder & Elbow
- Arthroscopic and open shoulder reconstruction
- Arthroscopic labral repair or debridement (including SLAP repair)
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Biceps tenodesis
- Clavicle fracture fixation
- Distal biceps repair
- Humeral shaft and distal humeral fracture fixation
- Open and arthroscopic acromioclavicular reconstruction
- Physical therapy
- Proximal humerus fracture fixation
- Revision surgery for failed rotator cuff repair
- Scapular/glenoid fracture fixation
- Shoulder instability surgery
- Arthrocopic Bankart repair/capsulorrhaphy
- Laterjet procedure
- Surgical treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis (tennis and golfer’s elbow)
- Triceps repair
Sports Medicine
- Elbow
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand & Wrist
- Knee
- ACL reconstruction
- Articular cartilage restoration
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscectomy / meniscal repair
- Multiligament knee reconstruction (ACL/PCL/LCL/MCL)
- Patella stabilization surgery (MPFL reconstruction)
- Patella tendon and quadriceps tendon repair
- PCL reconstruction
- Physical Therapy
- Shoulder
- Biceps tenodesis / tenotomy
- Labral repair
- Laterjet procedure
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder stabilization
- Subacromial decompression
Trauma & Fracture
Conditions
Foot & Ankle
General Orthopedics
- Arthritis of the upper and lower extremities
- Cartilage injuries of the upper and lower extremities
- Fractures of the upper and lower extremities
- Muscle and ligament sprains, strains and tears of the upper and lower extremities
- Osteoarthritis of the upper and lower extremities
Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis
- Work-related injuries
- Wrist fractures
Hip & Knee
Shoulder & Elbow
- AC joint separation
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Bicep tendinitis
- Calcific tendinitis
- Clavicle Fractures
- Dislocations or instability of the shoulder
- Fracture of the elbow
- Fracture of the forearm
- Fracture of the shoulder
- Frozen shoulder
- Glenohumeral (shoulder) arthritis
- Impingement syndrome
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Ligamentous injuries of the elbow
- Medial epicondylitis (pitcher’s or golfer’s elbow)
- Olecranon bursitis / bursitis of the elbow
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Overuse Injuries
- Partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement syndrome and bursitis
- SLAP lesion
- Subacromial bursitis
- Torn Labrum
- Elbow
- Bursitis of the elbow
- Distal bicep injuries
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (pitcher’s or golfer’s elbow)
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand and upper extremity fractures
- Knee
- ACL injury
- Cartilage injuries
- Chondromalacia
- Knee dislocation
- Knee pain
- LCL sprain
- MCL sprain
- Meniscus tear
- Multi-ligament knee injuries (ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL)
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee (OCD)
- Patella tendinitis (knee tendonitis, jumper’s knee)
- Patellar fractures
- Patellar tendon rupture
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- PCL injury
- Prepatellar bursitis
- Quadriceps tendon rupture
- Shoulder
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Biceps tendon injuries
- Overuse Injuries
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder impingement syndrome and bursitis
- SLAP lesion
- Subacromial bursitis
- Torn labrum
- Torn rotator cuff
Trauma & Fracture
- Femur, tibia and fibula fractures
- Lower extremity fractures
- Periarticular fractures
- Tibial plateau fractures
- Upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist fractures
- Upper extremity fractures
- Anterior instability increases superior labral strain in the late cocking phase of throwing. Orthopedics 2007 Jul;30(7):544-50.
- The Effect of Butyric Acid Coated Sutures on Cell Proliferation and Angiogenesis in Aged Rabbit Achilles Tendon: A Potential Stimulus for Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy, Vol. 25, Issue 6, e6-7 June 2009.
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