Dr. Garces is a highly trained and experienced neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the brain and spine. She is committed to providing her patients the most advanced and comprehensive care to get them back to doing what they enjoy at the earliest.
Dr. Garces Neurosurgeon
Dr. Garces completed her doctor of medicine with from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She then went on to pursue a neurosurgery residency and was the chief resident at the Tulane Medical Center/Ochsner Medical Center. She then completed a complex spine and adult deformity surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia Neurosurgery Dept.
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Brain Pathology
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries occur when a sudden trauma, such as a violent blow or jolt to the head, causes brain damage. The causes of traumatic brain injuries are diverse... Read More
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Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is the growth of abnormal cells in the brain. When most normal cells grow old or get damaged, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong... Read More
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Congenital Brain Defects
Congenital brain defects are anomalies in the brain that are present at birth. There are different types of such defects, and their symptoms can greatly vary in severity depending on the type of defect... Read More
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Spine Pathology
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Lower Back Pain
One of the common causes of low back pain is a low back strain. Low back strain or lumbar strain occurs when the muscle or the tendon in the lower back gets stretched or torn. It is caused by lifting heavy objects... Read More
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Non-Surgical Solutions
Back pain can be resolved without surgery in most cases
The conservative treatments for back pain involve the use of pain medications and other methods to reduce inflammation and restore normal function. Usually, some self-care methods and medications can help to overcome back pain, but if pain and inflammation persist over 72 hours, it is necessary to consult your physician. Your care at home can involve rest, ice or hot compress, special exercises, or medications. Certain non-invasive treatments such as spinal manipulation, acupuncture, biofeedback, traction, TENS etc may also help relieve pain.
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is the latest technology available to perform spinal surgeries through small, less than one-inch-long incisions. It involves the use of special surgical instruments, devices and advanced imaging techniques to visualize and perform the surgery through such small incisions. MISS is aimed at minimizing damage to the muscles and surrounding structures. It possesses numerous benefits over the traditional spine surgery such as small surgery scars, reduced risk of infections, less blood loss during the surgery, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and quicker return to work and normal activities.
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Texas Neuro Spine
2829 Babcock Road
Tower 1 Suite 106/109
San Antonio, TX 78229
Practice HoursMon to Fri: 08:00am - 05:00pm
